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Biolase gains FDA clearance for calculi removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Waterlase MD laser system for removal of subgingival calculi to prevent and treat periodontitis.
December 8, 2009
Bottled water may increase risk of early childhood caries
By Rabia Mughal
Bottled water already receives much flak because of its contributions to global environmental waste issues. Now a new study finds it may also be contributing to poor oral heath in some children.
December 8, 2009
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Duplicating dentures
Dennis Kaylor demonstrates his technique for duplicating dentures in three appointments.
December 8, 2009
RightSmile goes public through reverse merger
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
RightSmile recently completed a reverse merger with Potential Holdings and changed the name of the company to RightSmile. As a result, the company now has 31 million shares outstanding and a float of 3 million shares.
December 7, 2009
Enamel matrix found unhelpful in gingival grafts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An enamel matrix derivative (EMG) combined with a modified tunnel/connective tissue graft (CTG) was no more effective in restoring recessive gums than CTG alone, researchers reported Nov. 30 in the online edition of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
December 7, 2009
Academic Pediatrics examines state of kids' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The current issue of Academic Pediatrics, offers a ''midterm examination'' of how far the U.S. has come since the 2000 Surgeon General's report in meeting Healthy People 2010 oral health objectives.
December 7, 2009
What are hygienists really thinking?
By Kathy Kincade
In an online survey conducted by Lanmark Group, some 300 dental hygienists revealed what they love and hate most about their profession -- and the dentists and patients they work with.
December 7, 2009
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Levin Group to partner with Novalar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Levin Group has been engaged by Novalar Pharmaceuticals to develop a program regarding OraVerse as an effective routine treatment in cases where anesthesia reversal is appropriate.
December 6, 2009
ADA asks FDA to classify teeth-bleaching chemicals
By Rabia Mughal
The debate over the regulation -- or lack thereof -- of teeth-whitening products heated up last month when the ADA petitioned the FDA to begin classifying bleaching chemicals.
December 3, 2009
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Pediatric dental academy hires PR firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has hired a large public relations firm to raise awareness of the importance of pediatric dentistry.
December 2, 2009
Align award program to support orthodontic research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has established a university-centric research award program to further the development of clear aligners for the treatment of malocclusion, or misalignment of teeth.
December 2, 2009
Hemodialysis patients need extra TLC
By Erin Archer, RN
With kidney disease rates on the rise -- and a parallel presence of severe periodontitis in those with end-stage renal disease -- dental professionals should familiarize themselves with the challenges of patients on hemodialysis.
December 2, 2009
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