Dental Specialties: Page 853

Procter & Gamble cautions public on overuse of Fixodent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble has followed GlaxoSmithKline's lead by adding a caution on its Web site regarding the potential health risks posed by excessive exposure to zinc in Fixodent denture cream.

March 16, 2010

FDA accepts PMA for Ondine's new periodontitis treatment system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA has formally accepted for filing Ondine Biopharma's premarket approval (PMA) application for the Periowave photodisinfection system for treating chronic periodontitis in adults as an adjunct to standard methods of care, the company announced.

March 16, 2010

Single adhesive touted for dual-etching purposes

By Laird Harrison

Can one adhesive work in both etch-and-rinse and self-etch systems? Researchers showed data supporting that notion at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting. Still, not everyone is convinced.

March 16, 2010

Restoratives Special Feature/Hot Topic - Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy

March 15, 2010

Cosmetics Special Feature / Hot Topic - The dos and don'ts of Invisalign

March 15, 2010

Inmate's gold grill could cost taxpayers $100K

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Taxpayers in Tennessee may be stuck with a bill for close to $100,000 for dental work and legal fees after an inmate at a county jail had the gold grill cemented to his front teeth ripped off by a sheriff's deputy, a story in the Tennessean.

March 15, 2010

Prophylaxis before whitening can improve outcomes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Prophylaxis is "highly recommended" prior to using paint-on home-whitening gels, according to a new study by researchers from Dresden University of Technology.

March 15, 2010

Dentist indicted for using paper clips in root canals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A former Massachusetts dentist has been 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.

March 15, 2010

Implant provider Web site launched

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new Web site, iDentalfy, allows dentists to market their services to patients who sign up for online evaluations. iDentalfy, a subsidiary of the Phoenix, AZ-based 3MPlants, markets oral cameras to patients and invites them to post photograph and questions about their oral health.

March 15, 2010

FDA clears Biolase's iLase 'personal laser'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has given 510(k) clearance to Biolase Technology to market its handheld iLase diode laser, a "personal laser" designed for dentists and hygienists to perform a range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures.

March 15, 2010

Dentist accused of testing drugs in patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

William Letcher, D.M.D., of Tulsa, OK, faces charges of using his patients as "guinea pigs" for new drug cocktails, abusing drugs, and doing procedures for which he has no permit, according to a report on NewsOn6.com.

March 15, 2010

Crest offers toothpaste with sensitivity protection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest has introduced Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield toothpaste, the newest addition to the Crest Pro-Health family. Crest Pro-Health is the only leading toothpaste to protect against teeth sensitivity in addition to cavities, gingivitis, tartar, and plaque, according to the company.

March 15, 2010

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