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Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.

September 30, 2010

Orthodontic radiographs can promote cell toxicity

By Kathy Kincade

Orthodontic radiographs appear to promote cytotoxicity in oral mucosa, according to a new study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology -- calling into question once again whether multiple cephalograms are warranted in every orthodontic case.

September 30, 2010

J. Morita links 3D systems with TDO endo software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

J. Morita USA is now offering a software integration solution for users of TDO's endodontic practice management software. TDO users can now incorporate any Morita 3D unit into their practice with full compatibility.

September 29, 2010

Outpatient treatment of jaw fractures safe, cost-effective

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New research by University of Cincinnati oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggests that treating isolated lower mandibular fractures on an outpatient basis has the same outcome and significantly lowers healthcare costs.

September 29, 2010

BioMatRx set to enter market with root canal alternative

By Rob Goszkowski

A Minnesota endodontist and his brothers have developed a user-friendly alternative to endodontic therapy that uses existing stem cells in the root to spur tissue regeneration.

September 29, 2010

Tufts provides sleep disorder training for dental students

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Sleep Medicine Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is training dental students to identify and treat sleeping disorders through the use of corrective mouth equipment, according to a story in The Tufts Daily.

September 29, 2010

Calif. town approves water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Officials of Watsonville have approved a contract for a $1.6 million grant from the California Dental Association Foundation to design and build a fluoridation system and operate it for two years.

September 28, 2010

Glidewell lifetime replacement for bleaching trays, retainers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell Laboratories is now offering a unique prescription-renewal service for two of its cosmetic products: Clear-Soft Bleaching Trays for Life and Clear-Lock Retainers for Life.

September 28, 2010

Vident offers new Vita MFT denture teeth shades

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vita's Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in an expanded shade range for even greater versatility, according to Vident, which distributes the products in the U.S.

September 28, 2010

Researchers reattach mouse teeth using stem cells

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new approach to reanchoring teeth in the mandible using stem cells has been developed and successfully tested in the laboratory for the first time by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

September 28, 2010

CBCT more effective for imaging kids' impacted teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

While cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides more information than traditional radiography about impacted and supernumerary teeth in pediatric patients, practitioners should consider the radiation risks when choosing which diagnostic method to use, according to a study in Pediatric Dentistry.

September 28, 2010

Glass ionomers aid in proximal caries management

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Applying a fluoride-releasing glass-ionomer cement (GIC) to proximal lesions can help reduce the progression of initial proximal caries in posterior teeth, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 27, 2010

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