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Renishaw to offer cobalt chrome frameworks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renishaw, a supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM machines, has opened a new factory in the U.K. to make CAD/CAM frameworks using cobalt chrome metal.
April 12, 2010
FDA reviewing safety of chemical used in toothpaste
By Kathy Kincade
With new research indicating that triclosan -- a chemical found in toothpaste and many other consumer products -- may disrupt the endocrine system and create bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, the FDA is now looking at whether this substance is as safe as originally thought.
April 12, 2010
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Teeth-whitening firm faces bankruptcy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Creditors of BSML, a company that offers teeth-whitening services through its BriteSmile spas, have filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the company under Chapter 7 of the U.S. bankruptcy laws, according to Discus Dental.
April 12, 2010
Ontario Dental Association report spotlights elderly needs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ontario Dental Association has released a new report that outlines the link between poor oral health and certain life-threatening diseases, and calls for more emphasis on assisting the frail elderly.
April 11, 2010
Wis. dental association supports EFDAs, not DHATs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clarifying a March 26 press release, the Wisconsin Dental Association said April 12 that it supports the licensing of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) but does not support the licensing of dental health aide therapists (DHATs) in Wisconsin.
April 11, 2010
Aesthetics a major motivator for orthognathic patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Women and patients requiring orthognathic surgery were significantly less happy with their dentofacial appearance compared to control patients, with 91% expressing a desire to change their appearance, according to new study.
April 11, 2010
Amalgam use varies by practice, region
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists vary widely in their use of amalgam from place to place and among types of practice, according to a new survey.
April 11, 2010
Oragenics partners with Ricci Pharma
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ricci Pharma has agreed to distribute Oragenics' EvoraPlus and EvoraKids oral health probiotic products, Oragenics announced.
April 11, 2010
Darby Dental partners with PracticeWorks, KaVo
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Darby Dental Supply has signed a multiyear agreement with PracticeWorks Systems that makes Darby an authorized seller of Kodak digital imaging systems products, including the Kodak 1500 intraoral camera, Kodak RVG 6100 digital imaging sensors, and Kodak 2200 intraoral x-ray system.
April 11, 2010
Is articaine better for infiltrations?
By Laird Harrison
Ever since articaine came on the market, researchers have been testing it against other anesthetics and often finding it better. Now a new clinical trial has found lidocaine just as good -- except in one key measure.
April 11, 2010
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Oral Health America partners with Oxyfresh
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America, a nonprofit advocacy group, has formed a new partnership with oral health product manufacturer Oxyfresh.
April 8, 2010
Dentist indicted for using paper clips in root canals pleads not guilty
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Massachusetts dentist indicted for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients' mouths as a post in root canals instead of using standard stainless steel posts and billing Medicaid for the cost of the post has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
April 8, 2010
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