Dental Specialties: Page 924

Coffee could aid in fight against oral cancer

By Rabia Mughal

A Japanese study has found that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day may be at a lower risk for oral cancer compared to people who don't drink coffee at all.

January 18, 2009

Teen dies after dental visit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Albuquerque teenager on a routine trip to the dentist died after apparently suffering a reaction to a common anesthetic, according to a KRQE News 13 report.

January 18, 2009

Brothers write book for kids scared of dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Maryland dentist, picking up the work of his dead brother, has published a book to help children overcome their fear of the dentist, according to the Associated Press (AP).

January 18, 2009

Smile for a Lifetime to expand across U.S.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, an orthodontic organization established in October 2008 by Benjamin Burris, D.D.S., M.D.S., of Jonesboro, AR, is gearing up to expand across the U.S..

January 15, 2009

Straumann revenues rise, but firm still cutting back

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann reported unaudited 2008 full-year net revenue of 779 million Swiss francs ($697 million U.S.), up from 714 million francs ($639 million) in 2007.

January 15, 2009

U.S. House votes to increase kids' oral health subsidy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a bill to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), including mandatory coverage for oral health.

January 14, 2009

Survey: Teens wearing metal braces smile less

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new survey by Align Technology has found that teens who wear metal braces are less likely to flash their pearly whites.

January 13, 2009

Dentist sues patient's parents over online comments

By Laird Harrison

Incensed at an online review she considers libelous, Yvonne Wong, D.D.S., of Foster City, CA, is suing the parents of a young patient. The case could set a precedent in the fast-growing area of Internet commentary on healthcare practitioners.

January 13, 2009

Invisalign gets new FDA labeling

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has cleared new labeling for Align Technology's Invisalign system, removing the permanent dentition limitation from the indications for use. In addition, certain conditions previously listed as contraindications will now be listed as precautions.

January 12, 2009

Tenn. bans teeth-whitening kiosks at the mall

By Rabia Mughal

Tennessee has officially banned teeth-whitening kiosks at shopping malls after the dental board found that their services fell under the state's definition of the practice of dentistry.

January 12, 2009

Kerr launches Herculite with nanofiller

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr will launch Herculite Ultra, a new version of Herculite composite with nanofiller, February 1, the company announced.

January 11, 2009

Tenn. dental board bans teeth-whitening kiosks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tennessee has become the latest state to take action against nondentists performing teeth whitening at the mall.

January 8, 2009

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