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Study: Adapted lighting decreases kids' anxiety at dental visits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Changing the lighting in your operatory can decrease anxiety for children during a dental visit, according to a study that will be published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
February 19, 2009
Dental Advisor: All-Ceramic Restorations - 2008
This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR (October 2008, Vol. 25:8) reports on the performance of many all-ceramic restorations over time and provides the clinician with insight as to what works and why. Of special interest is the fracture rate of nine all-ceramic materials.
February 19, 2009
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Study: UV light doesn't aid teeth whitening
By Kathy Kincade
After comparing seven commercial teeth bleaching products, a group of Norwegian scientists says that, contrary to manufacturers' claims, ultraviolet light combined with hydrogen peroxide does nothing to improve the effect. In fact, there could be serious health risks.
February 18, 2009
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Bayshore Dental to provide free prosthetics to needy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bayshore Dental Studio of Tampa, FL, is partnering with Donated Dental Services (DDS) to provide dental prosthetics on an as-needed basis for patients across the U.S. who cannot afford them, the company announced.
February 17, 2009
Why implant when you can transplant?
By Rochelle Sharpe
Transplanting a patient's tooth from one location to another can be a viable, attractive substitute for dental implants, according to Peter Reich, D.M.D., a New Hampshire oral surgeon who has performed more than 200 transplants.
February 17, 2009
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Snap-On Smile partners with Henry Schein
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Snap-On Smile today announced a partnership with Henry Schein for the distribution of its Snap-On Smile dental restorative appliance.
February 16, 2009
Nasal spray to replace anesthesia injections?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A nasal spray shown to numb the upper jaw is set to be tested in an FDA phase III trial to assess the spray's effectiveness compared to conventional anesthesia injections.
February 16, 2009
Buyer's Guide Update: Dental implants and orthodontic applications
By Kathy Kincade
February 16, 2009
Study: Gum disease may trigger full-blown AIDS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An acid produced in the mouth due to gum disease can cause HIV to develop into full-blown AIDS, a Japanese researcher told Agence France Presse on Thursday.
February 11, 2009
Gingivitis linked with vaginal bacteria load
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - A link between vaginal bacteria and gingivitis is reported in the current issue of BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, published January 22 and available online.
February 10, 2009
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Sedated boy becomes YouTube star
By Laird Harrison
"Is this going to be forever?" asks 7-year-old David Alejandro DeVore. It's a good question. David has achieved immortality of a sort, thanks to a video clip of his sedation-induced confusion following oral surgery.
February 9, 2009
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Survey: Patients prefer hygienists' product recommendations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients say they trust both their dental hygienist and the hygienists' product recommendations, according to a survey commissioned by Sunstar Americas.
February 8, 2009
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