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Komet offers new milling base

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has introduced a new stainless steel milling base designed to be used in different types of laboratory implant adjustments.

September 29, 2009

Tragedies prompt sedation rule changes

By Laird Harrison

Confusion in Colorado and patient deaths in Illinois have prompted dental boards in those states to move closer to ADA guidelines on sedation regulations. Other states, meanwhile, are charting very different courses.

September 29, 2009

Ireland issues evidence-based guideline for dental caries in kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Health Research Board-funded initiative, based at University College Cork, has produced a comprehensive evidence-based guideline to reduce dental caries in children in Ireland.

September 28, 2009

Civil suits filed against dentist acquitted of sexual assault

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Pennsylvania oral surgeon who was acquitted earlier this year of molesting 17 female patients under anesthesia has been sued by four of those women.

September 28, 2009

ClearCorrect expands headquarters, increases staff

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

ClearCorrect recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners.

September 28, 2009

Training pediatricians reduces early childhood caries rates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers have found that pediatricians provided with the proper communication, educational, and information technology tools and training could significantly reduce the rates of children developing early childhood caries, according to a new study.

September 28, 2009

Biolase finalizes regional distribution agreements in China

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has finalized three regional distribution agreements in China.

September 27, 2009

FDA issues promethazine warning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Promethazine (Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan) can cause gangrene and should only be used in a deep intramuscular injection, according to a warning from the U.S. FDA.

September 27, 2009

Treatment approaches for patients at risk of osteonecrosis

By Rabia Mughal

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a relatively new condition triggered by increased use of bisphosphonate-based drugs. What do dental professionals need to know when dealing with patients at risk of this condition?

September 27, 2009

Gender and race affect neutrophil response to plaque

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage? The answer to both questions may be yes if you are male and black, an Indiana University School of Dentistry study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Research reports.

September 24, 2009

Oral cancer rates higher in some Hispanic groups

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Cancer rates among U.S. Hispanics vary according to their families' country of origin, pointing to the need for increased education to prevent a potential spike in the incidence of cancer, including oral cancer.

September 24, 2009

ProDrive offers turbines for KaVo handpieces

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

ProDrive Systems has introduced new turbines designed for KaVo Dental 630, 640, and 647/649 SuperTorque handpieces.

September 23, 2009

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