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United Concordia to sponsor 70 free dental programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia will observe February as National Children's Dental Health Month by sponsoring at least 70 free dental programs in 2010. The company announced it will provide free dental services, including exams, fillings, and extractions, to those with little or no insurance.
January 28, 2010
Judge refuses to dismiss Fosamax case, sets trial
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters), Jan 29 - A Manhattan federal judge refused on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co. Inc.'s osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage to an Indiana woman during the nearly eight years she took the pill.
January 28, 2010
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Despite Q4 sales decline, Danaher upbeat
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Danaher, owner of KaVo Dental, Kerr Dental, and other familiar brands, experienced single-digit declines in its dental business for the 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (end-December 31) compared to the same quarter in 2008, the company reported.
January 28, 2010
AAE pained by Obama's root canal remark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As popular as a what? The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is tired of hearing its raison d'être used as the symbol for everything painful. Following U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union address January 27, the AAE put the president on notice that he should not have compared the government's bailout of failing banks to root canal therapy.
January 28, 2010
Photodynamic therapy effective on oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears to be a useful modality for treating early-stage cancer of the mouth or oropharynx, according to a study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. Researchers from the Henry Ford Health System conducted a retrospective study of 30 patients with squamous cell carcinoma in the mouth or oropharynx.
January 28, 2010
Align reports record revenues for Q4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology announced record revenues for its 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (end-December 31). Net revenues for the quarter were $86.6 million, compared to $74.1 million in 2008. Net profit for the quarter was $11.5 million, compared to net loss of $49.9 million in the same quarter a year ago.
January 28, 2010
IC Care launches improved prophy paste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CPR Sapphire prophy paste from IC Care now has a smoother, splatter-resistant formula that is designed to replace rough pumice and expensive composite pastes, the company announced. CPR is safe for routine maintenance of veneers, restores brilliance to dull crowns, and removes up to four shades of stain from composites, according to IC Care.
January 28, 2010
Dentsply rehearing request denied in Cavitron suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The judge in a California lawsuit alleging that Cavitron is unsafe for open surgical procedures has denied a request by Dentsply, the maker of the ultrasonic scaler, to rehear the company's request that he dismiss the case.
January 28, 2010
Spondylitis group launches survey for dentists, hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Spondylitis Association of America, the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to seeking a cure for ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, is sponsoring a survey to help dental professionals better understand this debilitating disease.
January 27, 2010
Veterinary group emphasizes brushing for Pet Dental Health month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
February is Pet Dental Health month, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is encouraging all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet's teeth and regularly see their veterinarian for checkups. It is estimated that 80% of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets, according to the association.
January 27, 2010
Tom's of Maine to give $100K to 5 dental clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine is taking an online vote to determine which five U.S. dental clinics should split $100,000 in project sponsorship funding as part of its annual Dental Health for All program. The program was created to award dental clinics that make a difference in their communities by ensuring underserved communities have access to oral healthcare, according to the company.
January 27, 2010
Oral care products help push Colgate profits up 27%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive reported a 27% increase in net income for its 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (end-December 31) compared to the same period of 2008, thanks in part to increased sales of its oral care products worldwide.
January 27, 2010
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