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New bruxism products panned: Part II
By Laird Harrison
Psychologists have labored for decades to stop people from gnashing. They've tried biofeedback, hypnotism, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy -- sometimes with good results. Now inventors are trying to package such approaches into products sold directly to patients.
October 12, 2008
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Lozenge eases dry mouth with polymer and xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nuvora has introduced Salese, a soft lozenge for dry mouth sufferers that delivers moisture-retaining and bacteria-fighting ingredients for an hour or longer.
October 12, 2008
Let kids eat Halloween candy
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
As Halloween approaches, Dr. Helaine Smith explains in her column, The Mouth Physician, why it's OK for kids to enjoy candy on this special holiday.
October 9, 2008
Mouthwashes work but may stain teeth for a while
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 10 - Over-the-counter mouthwashes really do kill bad breath, although some may stain the tongue and teeth, at least temporarily, according to the first systematic review of the effectiveness of these products.
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New bruxism products panned: Part I
By Laird Harrison
Economic anxiety is leading some patients to cut back on dental visits at exactly the time they seem most likely to gnash their teeth. They may be tempted to treat themselves with one of the inexpensive products now being touted on the Internet. Can they do as much for themselves as you could do for them?
October 9, 2008
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Managing the oral side effects of cancer treatment
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists can play a key role in helping cancer patients endure the oral side effects of cancer treatments, according to Sol Silverman, D.D.S., M.A., professor of oral medicine at the UCSF School of Dentistry. The goal is to make them as comfortable as possible following radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
October 8, 2008
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What the candidates' smiles say about their personalities
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
While watching the recent debates, Dr. Helaine Smith found herself analyzing the presidential candidates and their smiles and concluded that their smiles give clues into their personalities -- and possibly their governing style.
October 7, 2008
Low-dose Dex shows promise for general dentistry
By Kathy Kincade
Dexmedetomidine, an intravenous sedative that induces a natural, sleeplike experience, could begin showing up in some dental offices in the near future. But anesthesia experts warn there are important limitations to consider first.
October 5, 2008
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Michigan Dental Association sues to stop illegal practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan man has been stopped from illegally practicing dentistry, following a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Dental Association.
October 2, 2008
Milestone acquires patent rights, resolves litigation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Milestone Scientific has acquired additional patent rights for painless anesthetic injections, including rights related to controlling pressures used in providing these injections.
October 1, 2008
Let's be more than just tooth plumbers
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
Dr. Helaine Smith shares her thoughts and views on the many interesting topics that dentists encounter while practicing modern dentistry in her new Second Opinion column, The Mouth Physician.
September 30, 2008
Kettenbach enters U.S. dental market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kettenbach, a German producer of impression materials, will now sell its dental products direct to the U.S. dental market.
September 29, 2008
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