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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
U.S. OMS programs not producing enough research
By Rabia Mughal
Many oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) programs in the U.S. do not require residents to do research even though program directors believe in its importance, according to a study by Virginia Commonwealth University.
April 6, 2010
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Nanobiochip helps detect oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A nanobiochip that analyzes specimens from brush biopsies of lesions can help detect oral cancer with success rates comparable to more invasive tests, according to a pilot study.
April 5, 2010
Are CAD/CAM crowns as good as gold?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study found that ceramic crowns made by CAD/CAM held up just as well as gold crowns after a year in patients' mouths. But now an article in Evidence-Based Dentistry argues out that it's too early to draw conclusions.
April 5, 2010
Fla. teeth-whitening company sued by state
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CleanWhites and two affiliated companies that market teeth-whitening products are being sued by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's office over allegations that they enrolled consumers in a monthly subscription program without the consumers' knowledge or consent.
April 5, 2010
Hygiene school planned for Palm Desert
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and the College of the Desert community college are planning to collaborate on a dental hygiene school in Palm Desert, CA, according to the Desert Sun.
April 5, 2010
Researchers: Chlorhexidine improves bond strength
By Laird Harrison
Want to make your restorations last longer? Some researchers are suggesting you add a dab of chlorhexidine to the preparation. They are so convinced it works they're already teaching it to their students as standard procedure. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with disinfection.
April 5, 2010
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GeoDigm to buy National Dentex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
National Dentex, one of the largest chains of dental laboratories in North America, has agreed to be acquired by GDC Holdings, the holding company of GeoDigm, Dentex announced.
April 4, 2010
Dental CAD/CAM's star on the rise
By Kathy Kincade
What is driving growth in the CAD/CAM market these days? A combination of new materials, better computers, and economics, according to three vendors at the forefront of the trend. And more new products are on the way.
April 4, 2010
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CDHP recaps oral provisions in healthcare reform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Saluting an "unparalleled federal investment in oral health," the Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) has issued a recap of the oral health provisions in the new U.S. healthcare reform law.
April 1, 2010
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