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Christensen panel: Dental costs outpacing middle America

By Rabia Mughal

Are implants becoming unaffordable for the average American? Do sealants really work? What is the standard of care for patients on bisphosphonates? These are just some of the questions fielded by a panel of experts at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

March 15, 2010

CDA releases new oral care guidelines for pregnant women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Spotlighting the importance of oral healthcare for expectant mothers, the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation has released new guidelines designed to emphasize the safety of dental treatment during pregnancy and ensure women receive the services they need.

March 14, 2010

Idaho dentist goes from Billy Bob Teeth to kids' oral care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Idaho dentist who made a small fortune off the novelty product Billy Bob Teeth is working to bring dental hygiene programs to the state's elementary schools, according to an Associated Press story.

March 14, 2010

3Shape's new CAMbridge 2010 offers automated milling

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has introduced the CAMbridge 2010 for the dental lab market. The system is designed to automate the gap between dental CAD designs and manufacturing, according to the company.

March 14, 2010

Ga. hygiene program threatened

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Budget cuts are threatening a dental hygiene program at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) in Georgia, according to a report on the WSAV-TV Web site.

March 14, 2010

United Treatment Centers signs first AquaFree distributor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Treatment Centers has awarded an exclusive distributorship for its AquaFree waterless toothbrush for the U.K. and Ireland to CTS Dental Supplies.

March 11, 2010

Ask Marty: What cool products did you see at this year's Chicago Midwinter Meeting?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: Chicago Midwinter is the meeting in the U.S. where a lot of new products and equipment are debuted.

March 11, 2010

Calif. court dismisses Listerine lawsuit

By Donna Domino

The latest in a string of lawsuits challenging Listerine's claim that its mouthwash is "as effective as floss" when used regularly has been dismissed.

March 11, 2010

Milestone Scientific reports 29% jump in 2009 revenues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

For its 2009 fiscal year, Milestone Scientific reported revenues of $8.55 million, a 29% increase over revenues of $6.6 million for the previous fiscal year. For the year (end-December 31, 2009), net loss totaled $1.53 million, up from a net loss of $1.19 million a year ago.

March 10, 2010

Makeover contest part of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 10,000 specially trained dentists and their staffs will dedicate five days to a specific theme aimed at raising awareness of safe sedation dentistry as part of the second annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, March 15-19.

March 10, 2010

Den-Mat acquires Snap-On Smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Den-Mat has acquired the Snap-On Smile brand, a patented, removable custom appliance that snaps over a patient's natural teeth. Snap-On Smile will be now be produced exclusively by Den-Mat's Lumineers Smile Design Studio.

March 10, 2010

Conn. mulls advanced hygienist program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would launch a one-year advanced dental hygiene practitioner (ADHP) pilot program in Hartford, CT. The bill would allow hygienists with a master's degree in advanced dental hygiene practice to prepare and restore teeth and to "perform nonsurgical extractions on mobile, exfoliating, primary, and permanent teeth."

March 10, 2010

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