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Perio therapy may reduce preterm birth risks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment and the likelihood of giving birth prematurely, according to a study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

September 14, 2010

OrthoAccel targets U.K. market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OrthoAccel Technologies has announced commercial plans for the U.K. that entail "considerable business activity and economic impact."

September 14, 2010

Isolation devices: No man is an island, but his teeth should be

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

With adhesive dentistry now the standard of care, a composite or all-ceramic crown bonded in a wet field won't stay put long enough to check the occlusion. In fact, proper isolation/evacuation is one of the most underrated factors affecting the longevity of restorations.

September 14, 2010

Kerr launches 'next-generation' LED curing light

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has introduced the Demi Plus LED light curing system, calling it the "next generation" in premium curing light technology.

September 13, 2010

Dental stem cell bank opens in India

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Indian company has partnered with a French institute to set up a bank for dental stem cells, which can be used for dental applications, according to zeenews.com.

September 13, 2010

Cut Rite signs exclusive distributor for diamond products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

All Dental Prodx is now the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Cut Rite Instruments' dental products, including the Kool Krystal diamond line, the Terminator, and the HQ Diamond series.

September 13, 2010

Lares offers laser education materials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research is now featuring a video animation of the company's wavelength-optimized periodontal therapy (WPT) procedure on its website, the company announced.

September 13, 2010

3M confirms no BPA in its dental products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has released a statement confirming that none of its products contains the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA).

September 13, 2010

Hu-Friedy contest winners show orthodontics' creative side

By Kathy Kincade

Offered the chance to win thousands of dollars worth of dental instruments, what would you create from a bunch of orthodontic wire? The latest winners of the Hu-Friedy wire-bending contest share their stories and what inspired their unique sculptures.

September 13, 2010

CBCT can determine root canal dimensions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) can be used to better determine root canal length and width, improving the prediction of root canal treatment outcomes, according to a study in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery.

September 12, 2010

Pulpdent touts BPA-free sealant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Following the publication last week of a study in Pediatrics that assessed the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) in dental materials, some vendors are reaching out to the dental community to assure them that their products are safe.

September 12, 2010

Canadian program brings dentistry to low-income youth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ottawa Public Health will provide dental checkups to 10,000 low-income children and youth across the city, according to a report by 580 CFRA News Talk Radio.

September 12, 2010

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