Dental Specialties: Page 806

Trial date set for Fixodent zinc-poisoning lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The first Fixodent lawsuit involving a claim that zinc in the denture adhesive caused the plaintiff to suffer debilitating neuological injuries will go to trial in June 2011, according to a story on aboutlawsuits.com.

August 18, 2010

Protein-coated titanium strengthens implant attachment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients' own bone.

August 18, 2010

Snack habits influence caries in young kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Snacking on potato chips is often associated with eating other junk food, contributing to a higher incidence of caries in young children, according to a team of international researchers.

August 18, 2010

Anesthesia training model aids dental students

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Can a sophisticated plastic model of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity help dental students learn to give local anesthesia injections with less pain and greater success? A study by Dutch dentistry professors suggests it can.

August 18, 2010

Kerr offers automix system for impression materials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr Dental is now offering the Volume Machine by Renfert delivery system, an automix device that the company says simplifies impression-taking procedures with fast, easy extrusion and tray filling.

August 17, 2010

U.S. sedation, anesthesia practices vary widely

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Significant variation exists in the training for and practice of dental sedation and general anesthesia among U.S. providers, according to a study in Anesthesia Progress.

August 17, 2010

Trident pledges $1.5M for Milwaukee kid's campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Trident has pledged $1.5 million to expand the Smiles Across America program to improve the oral health of Milwaukee children.

August 17, 2010

3M rebrands Imtec mini dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has launched a new brand for its recently acquired line of small diameter implants: 3M ESPE MDI mini dental implants. Formerly branded as the Imtec Sendax MDI system, the products will be fully integrated into the 3M ESPE organization over the remainder of the year.

August 16, 2010

Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding

By Phillip L. Brown, DDS

Once thought to be a passing fad, flowable composites have become a versatile workhorse in aesthetic dental procedures.

August 16, 2010

Henry Schein to offer free medical, dental services

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein will provide free medical and dental services to more than 5,000 children and their caregivers in five U.S. cities this summer and fall through the company's Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities program.

August 15, 2010

Wisc. kids display pearly whites at smile contest

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 100 youngsters showed off their smiles at the 23rd annual Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Smile Contest, held August 13 at the Wisconsin State Fair.

August 15, 2010

Pa. dental association outlines risks, signs of meth abuse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Because the effects of methamphetamine use are devastating, the Pennsylvania Dental Association is bringing the risks of this destructive drug to the attention of both the public and dental professionals.

August 15, 2010

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