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3M to acquire German orthodontics firm

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M of St. Paul, MN, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TOP-Service für Lingualtechnik, a German orthodontic technology and services company offering the Incognito digital lingual orthodontic system.

June 10, 2008

Teeth-grinders may have trouble in preschool

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 10 - Preschool-age children who grind their teeth are more likely to have problems in preschool and to be withdrawn, according to research presented Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

June 9, 2008

Studies show less need for nerve blocks

By Laird Harrison

Numb lips, a bitten cheek, slurred words. For years dentists haven't had much choice about causing such temporary discomforts with a nerve block in patients needing mandibular procedures. But recent research suggests an infiltration will suffice for most restorations.

June 9, 2008

Dental implants seen as best replacement for old bridges

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), aging dental bridges are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges. The AAID recommends replacing them with permanent dental implants.

June 9, 2008

Better oral health can help prevent and control diabetes

By Kathy Kincade

The American Diabetes Association feels so strongly about the link between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes that the group invited dentists to share their thoughts on this growing problem during a special symposium at the 68th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association this week.

June 8, 2008

Toothbrushing causes bacteria to enter bloodstream

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 - Brushing one's teeth is nearly as likely as removing a tooth to temporarily cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream, according to a report in the journal Circulation. This finding is concerning because bacteria in the blood can lead to a rare but potentially serious heart problem called infective endocarditis.

June 8, 2008

Tissue engineering enhances periodontal ligament regeneration

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam has developed a 3D in vitro model that shows promise for aiding in the regeneration of periodontal ligaments and restoring tendons and ligaments elsewhere in the body.

June 8, 2008

Mall teeth whitening under scrutiny in New Mexico

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care believes that mall teeth-whitening businesses could be detrimental to public health, the Cibola County Beacon recently reported.

June 8, 2008

Patients with periodontitis and HPV at high risk for oral cancer

By Rabia Mughal

Patients with periodontitis who are also infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV) are at a higher risk for tongue cancer, a new study has found.

June 8, 2008

Cosmetic dentist invents forceps that speed restorations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A cosmetic dentist in Louisville, KY, has invented forceps that will allow dentists to adjust the bite and deliver indirect restorations such as caps and veneers with better accuracy and in less time.

June 5, 2008

Patients with certain antibodies at lower risk for periodontal disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New research at the University of Michigan found that people with certain antibodies are at a lower risk for periodontal disease, the ADA reports.

June 4, 2008

Price makes teeth whitening more attractive at the mall

By Rabia Mughal

Many patients are obsessed with obtaining the perfect Hollywood smile. But these days, instead of heading to their dentist's office, some are heading to the mall, where teeth-whitening kiosks and centers run by nondentists are offering a less expensive alternative. But are these centers safe?

June 4, 2008

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