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CompWhite launches new teeth-whitening approach
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CompWhite has released a new teeth-whitening product that uses color spectrum technology to achieve better whitening, the company announced.
May 6, 2009
Child's dental decay leads to mom's arrest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Florida mother has been arrested and charged with child neglect after authorities said she did not seek proper dental care for her child's tooth decay.
May 6, 2009
Study: Malnutrition can prompt gum disease
By Rabia Mughal
Previous research has shown a link between obesity and periodontal disease. Now a new study has found that malnutrition can cause similar damage.
May 6, 2009
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Louisiana dentistry debate continues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After hearing an hour of passionate testimony Tuesday, the Louisiana House of Representatives Committee on Health and Welfare deferred until next week its vote on a bill to bar for-profit dentistry from schools.
May 4, 2009
U.S. orthodontists, oral surgeons among top 5 earners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are among the top five best-paying jobs in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' newly released Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
May 4, 2009
Low-concentration epinephrine equally effective
By Laird Harrison
A 1:200,000 concentration of epinephrine anesthetizes patients just as well as a 1:100,000 concentration when used with articaine, researchers have concluded.
May 4, 2009
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FTC asks Louisiana to let dentists into schools
By Laird Harrison
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has stepped into the battle over mobile dentistry in Louisiana, urging state lawmakers not to ban private dentists from its schools. By reducing competition, the law would deprive needy children of access to care, the agency says.
May 3, 2009
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National Dentex Q1 income jumps 22.5%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
National Dentex reported net income of $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2009, a 22.5% increase over net income of $1.7 million for the same period a year ago.
May 3, 2009
Dentsply optimistic despite sales dip
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International reported net income of $61.7 million for the first quarter of 2009, compared to $68.18 million in the same period last year.
April 30, 2009
Colgate increases dental market share
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate in the first quarter of 2009 once again outperformed rival Procter & Gamble, boosting its share of the manual toothbrush market and posting a profit of $507.9 million, up from $466.5 million in the same quarter a year ago.
April 30, 2009
Astra Tech offers patient-specific abutments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant company Astra Tech announced that it is selling Atlantis-brand abutments for Straumann Bone Level 3.3, 4.1, and 4.8 diameter implants.
April 30, 2009
Mass. Dental Society backs independent hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Dental Society is pushing a five-year plan to reform oral healthcare in its state, including legislation to let hygienists practice without supervision.
April 30, 2009
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