Dental Specialties: Page 808

Pa. college offers anesthesia course for hygienists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Montgomery County Community College is now offering a 30-hour accredited anesthesia course for licensed dental hygienists.

August 12, 2010

NovaMin bests potassium nitrate in desensitizer study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

NovaMin, a calcium sodium phosphosilicate formula made by NovaMin Technology, reduced tooth sensitivity more effectively than potassium nitrate in a study published in the August 2010 Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 11, 2010

Trident, actor Chris O'Donnell kick off oral health campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Trident has joined Oral Health America's Smiles Across America program and actor Chris O'Donnell in a campaign to help fight cavities among the nation's youth and address the need for oral disease prevention services.

August 11, 2010

Study to assess genetic test's predictive value for perio disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics has signed an agreement with the University of Michigan to conduct a clinical study on the risk factors predictive of periodontal disease progression to tooth loss using a new version of the company's PST genetic test.

August 11, 2010

The advantages of nontraumatic bone condensing

By Ludwig Hermeler, DDS

Implant manufacturers typically provide congruent osteotomes for patients who have spongy bone structures. But these instruments must be inserted with controlled hammer strokes, and there are gentler alternatives.

August 11, 2010

TeamSmile kicks off 5th season of service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

July 16 marked the opening of the 2010 season for TeamSmile, a nonprofit organization that teams up with major sports organizations throughout the U.S. to provide dental care to children in underserved communities.

August 10, 2010

Milestone Scientific sees record profits in Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Milestone Scientific, maker of a computerized anesthesia injection system, announced record profits for the second quarter of 2010.

August 10, 2010

Nobel Biocare profits plunge in Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Despite a slight uptick in sales, Nobel Biocare saw a 30.5% drop in net profit for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30).

August 10, 2010

New studies highlight tongue piercing risks

By Donna Domino

New evidence lends further support to the need for dentists to caution patients about the dangers of tongue piercing, which can lead to severe infections, chipped and fractured teeth, gingival recession, and even death.

August 10, 2010

Cosmetic dentist calls extreme makeovers risky

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

After almost 25 years in the profession, Michael Zuk, D.D.S., has become an outspoken critic of the cosmetic dental industry, especially those dentists he says take advantage of the public's desire for perfect teeth.

August 9, 2010

Smile Pink campaign supports breast cancer research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 500 dentists from around the U.S. have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at promoting early detection of breast cancer.

August 9, 2010

Glidewell partners with Objet Geometries on 3D models

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As part of their ongoing technology development relationship, Objet Geometries provided Glidewell Laboratories with the ability to manufacturer custom-printed models and other precision dental parts using its Eden 3D printing systems.

August 9, 2010

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