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Lawsuit claims Texas periodontist misused equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Texas man claims he suffered permanent damage to his teeth when a Houston dentist improperly used equipment to treat a botched root canal, according to a story on ultimatecyfair.com.
September 19, 2010
Prodrive gets U.S. patent for bur-lengthening feature
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent to ProDrive Systems for its adjustable tool drive arrangement, more commonly referred to as the bur-lengthening feature.
September 19, 2010
U.K. dentist launches cosmetic iPhone app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. dentist is celebrating the launch of his new smile assessment iPhone app by offering patients the chance to win a teeth-whitening package worth 650 pounds ($1,010 U.S.).
September 19, 2010
UltraSeal XT plus sealant is BPA-free
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Another dental products supplier wants the dental community to be aware that its sealants do not contain bisphenol A (BPA).
September 19, 2010
Are some toothbrushes too hard?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Manual toothbrushes with hard bristles may remove plaque better than those with soft bristles but may also cause more soft-tissue trauma, according to researchers from Witten/Herdecke University and Heinrich-Heine University.
September 16, 2010
Mo. dental practice gives young hero free care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental practice in Missouri performed a free root canal on a 10-year-old boy who tried to save his mother's car from rolling into traffic when she fell ill.
September 16, 2010
Calif. dentist aims to end illiteracy in his city
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Northern California dentist is working to end adult illiteracy in his city in honor of his late father, according to an article in the Mercury News.
September 16, 2010
GC America touts BPA-free glass ionomers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GC America confirmed that its dental glass ionomer sealants sold in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America do not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA) as ingredients and that its sealants are not resin sealants.
September 16, 2010
Maine dental hygiene program to get upgraded clinic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved a $3 million renovation plan for the University College of Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News.
September 16, 2010
Texas considers drastic cuts to kids' dental programs
By Donna Domino
Texas legislators are considering a range of cuts to children's dental programs as they grapple with a $9.9 billion budget deficit, and the Children's Health Insurance Program could be on the chopping block.
September 16, 2010
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Study: No link between asthma and caries in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 16, 2010
CDC releases new statistics on U.S. water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 72% of the U.S. population -- 196 million people -- are on fluoridated public water systems, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
September 16, 2010
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