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Fibrocell Science appoints dental adviser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Fibrocell Science has appointed Nicolas Elian, D.D.S., as an adviser to the company, which is focused on developing autologous cell therapies for aesthetic, medical, and scientific applications.

June 23, 2010

Implants integrate in patients on bisphosphonates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Since patients on intravenous bisphosphonates sometimes suffer from osteonecrosis of the jaw, questions have risen about placing implants in them. So researchers at the Karolinska Institute and the University of Connecticut undertook a literature review to see how well implants osseointegrate in these patients.

June 23, 2010

Zirconia successful for severe anterior decay

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zirconia copings held up well over three years in compromised anterior teeth in a clinical trial published in the International Journal of Prosthodontics.

June 23, 2010

Ky. gets $200K in grants to help kids' dental health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced two rounds of federal grant funding totaling more than $200,000 that will allow 24 counties to create community coalitions aimed at improving dental health among children throughout eastern Kentucky and other areas of the state.

June 23, 2010

Komet product videos now viewable on cell phones

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA's summer 2010 sales brochure will feature Microsoft Tag, an innovative way to view videos on cell phones, the company announced.

June 23, 2010

Are cosmetic procedures being overprescribed?

By Rabia Mughal

Perfect smiles are in high demand these days, but recent news reports have raised concerns that some patients feel pushed into cosmetic dentistry. While it is good to make patients aware of procedures that may have aesthetic benefits, responsibility should outweigh profitability.

June 23, 2010