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January 18, 2010

Thai authorities warn against 'fashion braces' trend

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Braces may be an U.S. teenager's nightmare, but in Thailand they are considered a fashion accessory among teens, according to a story in the Global Post. But there is a deadly side to the so-called "fashion braces" that are so popular with Thai girls.

January 17, 2010

FDA issues new bisphenol cautions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA is cautioning consumers to reduce their exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), but the U.S. regulatory agency has said nothing about dental materials containing the substance.

January 17, 2010

Lawsuits question Cavitron safety

By Laird Harrison

A California appeals court has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Dentsply International that alleges dentists who purchased the company's popular Cavitron ultrasonic scaler were harmed because the device is hazardous for procedures that involve open surgery. Similar lawsuits are pending in two other U.S. courts.

January 17, 2010

Komet supports breast cancer research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA is supporting breast cancer research in the U.S. by selling new pink aluminum bur blocks with a ribbon laser-etched on the lid in 2010. For each sale, Komet will donate 10% of the retail price to fund breast cancer research.

January 13, 2010

New ADHA research center to aid evidence-based approach

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has launched a new Survey/Research Center.

January 13, 2010

Nobel Biocare partners with Ivoclar on CAD/CAM materials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nobel Biocare is partnering with Ivoclar Vivadent to expand its line of restorative and prosthetic products. Ivoclar Vivadent will supply Nobel Biocare with ceramic and acrylic materials that the company will use to launch "better veneering solutions, cost-effective treatment options, and complete solutions for edentulous indications."

January 13, 2010

Study links oral health with head and neck cancer risk

By Kathy Kincade

New research out of the University of North Carolina supports the growing body of evidence linking oral health and periodontal disease with increased risk of squamous cell head and neck cancer.

January 13, 2010

Water fluoridation debate heats up in Louisiana town

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Opponents of water fluoridation in Walker, LA, are calling on the Board of Aldermen to reconsider a decision to inject fluoride into the town water supply.

January 12, 2010

Connecticut to try dental therapists; the key to good shade matching

By Kathy Kincade

January 12, 2010

Conn. dentists vote to try dental therapists

By Laird Harrison

Despite opposition from other professional groups, the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) wants to bring dental health aide therapists into the state for a pilot program.

January 11, 2010

Delcam updates CAD/CAM software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delcam has released Delcam Dental 2010 SP2, which enhances previous versions of the program used by laboratories for CAD/CAM production of restorations.

January 11, 2010

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