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J. Morita discontinues Rotary Master
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
J. Morita USA has discontinued the Rotary Master, an electric low-speed handpiece. The decision was made as a result of the company's desire to focus resources on equipment developed by its parent company, J. Morita Manufacturing.
July 13, 2010
Tea contains more fluoride than once thought
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Black tea may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for heavy tea drinkers, said researchers during a presentation July 14 at the 2010 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) conference in Barcelona, Spain.
July 13, 2010
Hayes launches cleaning wipes for handpieces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hayes Handpiece is now offering Tidy Whities, the first cleaning wipes specifically designed for handpieces and hand instruments.
July 13, 2010
Komet offers metal crown remover
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has introduced the H34 tungsten carbide crown remover designed to cut and remove metal crowns.
July 13, 2010
IMEP, MSC partner on online sedation course
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) is partnering with Medical Simulation Corporation (MSC) to provide the MSC Moderate Sedation Course and IMEP Sedation Emergency Algorithms online.
July 13, 2010
Biolase announces layoffs, management change
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has eliminated 20 positions and made additional cost-cutting measures across the organization to "better position the company for future profitability," the company announced.
July 13, 2010
IADR study questions tooth preparation
By Laird Harrison
The inventors of the Hall technique -- a controversial approach in which a preformed metal crown is cemented to an unprepared primary molar -- have released evidence suggesting it is more effective than conventional restorations.
July 13, 2010
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Fired tech says she warned VA about unclean equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A technician who previously worked at the John Cochran St. Louis Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center told the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs that she had warned officials about unsanitary dental equipment at the hospital but her concerns were ignored and she ultimately lost her job, according to an Associated Press story.
July 12, 2010
Vampire books inspire teen fangs trend
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The popular Twilight book series has inspired a new trend among its young fan base: vampire-style fangs, according to a news story on myFoxHouston.com.
July 12, 2010
New ADHA president takes office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Caryn Loftis-Solie, R.D.H., was inaugurated as the 2010-2011 president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) last month at the association's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
July 12, 2010
W.Va. woman sues over bad bridge prep
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A West Virginia woman is suing a Charleston dentist claiming the impressions he took in preparation for a bridge caused serious complications and considerable follow-up dental work, according to a story in the West Virginia Record.
July 12, 2010
3M sponsors infection-control contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To highlight innovative infection prevention practices across the U.S. and showcase original ways of improving patient care, the 3M Infection Prevention Division is sponsoring the 3M Innovation Award YouTube Video Contest.
July 12, 2010
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