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New BleachBright teeth-whitening system works while tanning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BleachBright has launched its latest teeth-whitening product, the UV Teeth-Whitening System. The system is designed to work by exposure to ultraviolet light from tanning beds and the sun.
February 1, 2010
Kids more likely to visit dentist if parents do
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Whether children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care, according to a new study in Pediatrics. The report is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and children's dental visits in a nationally representative sample.
February 1, 2010
Zimmer dental sales down in 2009
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zimmer Holdings, which makes dental implants and a variety of medical products, reported a year-over-year decline in net dental sales for 2009. For the fourth quarter (end-December 31), the company reported $57 million in net sales of dental products, the same as in the fourth quarter of 2008, but a 4% decline in constant currency.
February 1, 2010
Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy
By Donna Domino
The FDA, ADA, and AAE do not condone it, nor do U.S. dental schools. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed by patients claiming permanent jaw damage and other debilitating side effects following its use. So why do dentists continue to use Sargenti paste for endodontic obturation?
February 1, 2010
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Cigna offers song and puzzle on dental site
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A song by singing doctor "DocRock," a dental Sudoku puzzle, and other fun activities are some of the new additions to Cigna's Online Dental Toolkit for Parents and Children. The website is designed to educate parents and children about the importance of oral health, and the updates are timed to coincide with National Children's Dental Health Month, which began February 1.
February 1, 2010
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Laird Harrison
February 1, 2010
Restoratives Special Feature/Hot Topic -
January 31, 2010
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North Carolina to observe GKAS day on Feb. 5
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly 2,500 dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other volunteers across North Carolina will be taking part in the fifth annual national Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) day on February 5, 2010.
January 31, 2010
Tissue engineering regrows periodontal tissue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Advances in tissue engineering are offering the promise of being able to restore lost bone and periodontal tissue following periodontal disease. Researchers from Australia have been focusing on growing layers of cells such as stem cells and gingival fibroblasts for restoring damaged smiles.
January 31, 2010
Cosmetics Community goes live; should Medicare include dental for all?
By Kathy Kincade
January 31, 2010
Adolescents' attitude before ortho surgery crucial to outcome
By Rabia Mughal
Young patients who are motivated about aesthetic changes and improved function before undergoing orthognathic surgery are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
January 31, 2010
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ACP seeks feedback on denture care guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is developing evidence-based guidelines for denture care and conducting a survey to seek feedback from all dentists on the proposed framework, according to an ADA News article.
January 28, 2010
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