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Calcium may stop erosion
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Once the brightest flower in the health food field, fruit juice has come under a cloud lately. Sure, it's chock full of vitamins, but as public health experts point out, it's also too sugary, and the acid erodes tooth structure. Now a new day may be dawning; a study in the December Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that calcium can counteract the acid in the juice.
December 16, 2007
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Bill restricts dental therapists
By Laird Harrison
The ADA lost a lawsuit to halt a dental therapist program in Alaska. But legislation the organization has crafted could ban similar programs throughout the U.S.
December 12, 2007
Bush vetoes children's health bill a second time
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Dec. 13 U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday vetoed a bill expanding a popular children's health care program for the second time, angering Democrats who are locked in a fight with the administration over the budget and spending.
December 12, 2007
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Good oral photos in a snap
By Robert Luhn
A picture can be worth a thousand bucks--from an insurance company or a patient--if you know how to take it properly. Real-world advice from an oral auteur.
December 11, 2007
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Ortho Organizers offers a new arch wire
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodontists take note: Ortho Organizers has added a rectangular version to its Super Elastic Nitanium Black Ti arch wire product line. This new product, like others in the line, has an ultrasmooth hard oxide surface that provides increased arch wire integrity and improved resiliency, while reducing sliding friction, according to the company. Ortho also claims the black oxide will not chip, wear, or peel.
December 11, 2007
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Researchers defend bleaching
By Laird Harrison
Research suggests bleaching is safe, but big questions remain about exposed dentin.
December 10, 2007
Composites questioned
By Laird Harrison
Resin-based composites kill human cells on contact. So why are dentists still using them?
December 9, 2007
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Medilinq adds dental to its healthcare benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For some patients, getting that crown or root canal means saving up for a year. The good news for them -- and you -- is that Medilinq, a health benefits provider that offers savings of up to 40% on medical and dental care, has formed a partnership with DenteMax, an independent dental PPO network.
December 6, 2007
Dental services survey released
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How many root canals do general dentists do? How often do orthodontists fill cavities? Answers to such questions can be found in a recently released report by the American Dental Association (ADA).
December 5, 2007
Toothpaste, please, and hold the mozzarella
By Laird Harrison
Toothpaste and mouthwash flavors can be so ho hum. Crest, for example, offers Peppermint. Also Strong Mint, Mild Mint, Vanilla Mint, Citrus Clean Mint, and Mint + Green Tea Extract. Did we mention mint? Colgate's not much more imaginative with its Max Fresh Clean Mint, Cool Mint, Cinnamint, and Kiss Me Mint. Why does everything have to be so darn refreshing? Why not garlic toothpaste washed down with an olive oil rinse?
December 5, 2007
New chart: Calcium phosphate products compared
By Laird Harrison
In recent years, a flood of calcium phosphate products has hit the market -- pastes, gels, gums, rinses, and sealants -- which the makers claim can restore enamel in carious lesions. But which one should you use? To help you sort through the confusion, we've prepared a chart comparing the forms and usages of each product.
December 5, 2007
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Is Invisalign dangerous for generalists?
By Laird Harrison
These high-tech plastic aligners may not work as well as old-fashioned braces. Could a lawsuit be in your future?
December 4, 2007
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