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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

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

Study: Patients' tooth shade assessment may differ from dentists'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients may prefer white and shiny teeth rather than a natural appearance, according to a new study by researchers from Israel.

April 8, 2010

PracticeWorks offers interface with Digital Office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PracticeWorks has announced its software can now interface with The Digital Office (TDO) for Endodontists. This partnership bridges the gap between digital imaging systems and TDO practice management software, according to the company.

April 8, 2010

West Coast University offers free hygiene services

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

West Coast University has announced that the Dental Hygiene Clinic at its Anaheim campus will offer the public free dental hygiene services. The services will include oral inspection and risk assessment, digital and traditional imaging, preventative therapies, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

April 8, 2010

Study finds gaps in dental care among stroke survivors

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

In the first study to examine the use of dental services by stroke survivors, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles found that only 46% of people who have suffered a stroke visit the dentist regularly.

April 8, 2010

Biolase responds to iLase lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit by Discus Dental and Zap Lasers, arguing that its new iLase handheld laser for dentistry doesn't violate the other companies' patents.

April 7, 2010

Komet touts environmentally friendly manufacturing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet has gone to great lengths to limit the impact of its manufacturing process on the environment, the company announced.

April 7, 2010

Iowa may allow dentists to perform Botox procedures

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Licensed dentists in Iowa may soon be allowed to perform procedures using Botox and other derma fillers if the use is directly related to the practice of dentistry.

April 6, 2010

Discus Dental, Zap Lasers file lawsuit against Biolase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discus Dental and Zap Lasers have jointly filed a lawsuit against Biolase Technology in federal court in Los Angeles, the companies announced.

April 6, 2010

Research links diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases

By Donna Domino

A large majority of patients with diabetes, the fastest-growing disease in the world, also suffer from oral inflammatory diseases, according to a Canadian study that predicts that the interaction of the two diseases will have a growing impact on both dental and overall healthcare.

April 6, 2010

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