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Teeth-whitening kiosks face legal trouble in Alabama
By Rabia Mughal
Alabama is the latest state to take a stand on who can and cannot perform office-based bleaching. A court has ruled that teeth whitening offered in beauty parlors and other commercial settings constitutes the practice of dentistry and thus should be licensed.
February 25, 2009
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Ask Marty: I'm a Cerec 3D user and very happy with the system. Should I upgrade to the new Cerec AC?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: First of all, Cerec 3D is still advanced dental technology. And by owning and using this system, you are still ahead of the in-house restoration capability curve of most dentists. The Cerec AC does have some very impressive enhancements, however, that may make an upgrade worth considering at some point.
February 24, 2009
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Dentists lend skills to Special Olympics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sanford Fenton, D.D.S., the chair of pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, played a vital role at this year's Special Olympics World Winter Games held February 7-13 in Idaho.
February 24, 2009
Genetic discovery could advance dental treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at Oregon State University have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that they say could lead to the repair of damaged enamel, according to a university press release.
February 24, 2009
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Isolite introduces new mouthpiece
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Isolite Systems will launch a new mouthpiece for the Isolite dryfield illuminator at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in Chicago this week, according to the company.
February 24, 2009
Remedent nets record sales
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bucking the recent downward trend in revenues being experienced by many dental product companies, Remedent reported a record $4.8 million in net sales for the third quarter of 2009 (end-December 31), a 127% increase over the same quarter a year ago.
February 23, 2009
Research links stress and depression with gum disease
By Rabia Mughal
When it comes to gum disease, smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects. Now a new study confirms that stress and depression may be culprits as well.
February 23, 2009
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Forcible repossession of dentures found illegal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As much as you might feel justified, it turns out you must not forcibly repossess the dental work of patients who don't pay their bills. At least, not in Germany.
February 22, 2009
Children's charity program packs in crowds
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children's Dental Health Month (CDHM) is bringing the ADA's message of good oral habits to millions of kids this month, and free dental care to thousands of children around the country, the organization said.
February 22, 2009
West Coast University debuts dental hygiene degree program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
West Coast University in Southern California is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program, according to the university.
February 22, 2009
Vitamin B12 useful for canker sores
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 20 - The results of a small trial suggest that vitamin B12 is a safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for repeat canker sores.
February 19, 2009
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Challenger sues Align over patent
By Laird Harrison
ClearCorrect, which makes a clear orthodontic aligner, is suing to prevent Align Technology from claiming an infringement of its patents on Invisalign.
February 19, 2009
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