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Fluoride study yields unexpected findings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a study that the authors describe as lending credence to the idiom, "by the skin of your teeth," scientists from Saarland University Hospital report that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed.
December 14, 2010
Study tests life span of a rotary file
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A single F2 file can be safely used to the working length of curved canals at least six times under reciprocating motion, according to a study in the Journal of Endodontics.
December 14, 2010
BonaDent announces $11M expansion in NY
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BonaDent is embarking on an $11 million expansion of its dental laboratory operations in Seneca County, NY, to support its need for more space and to accommodate 90 new employees and equipment.
December 14, 2010
Oral surgeon sued after patient suffers stroke
By Rob Goszkowski
A Pennsylvania malpractice suit involving an oral surgeon's patient who suffered a massive stroke following multiple tooth extractions is expected to go to trial after testimony from two expert witnesses was deemed admissible by a federal judge.
December 13, 2010
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FDA panel begins dental amalgam scrutiny
By Mary Otto
Amalgam opponents spent the first day of a two-day FDA meeting called to re-examine the safety of this restorative material questioning the existing research and demanding more government regulation. Will the agency's findings put an end to the debate, once and for all?
December 13, 2010
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Age, gender affect third-molar surgery recovery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A patient's age and gender can play a key role in how comfortably and quickly they recover from third-molar surgery, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
December 12, 2010
First aid kits should have tooth-saving systems
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Mayo Clinic advises that first aid kits should have the Save-A-Tooth emergency tooth-preserving system that can save knocked out teeth, according to Phoenix-Lazerus, the manufacturer of the tooth storage device.
December 12, 2010
WHO report lays groundwork for amalgam use-reduction laws
By Rob Goszkowski
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to issue a report that confirms the ongoing need for amalgam and outlines the risks of an outright ban on the material, but also sets the stage for phasing down its use worldwide.
December 12, 2010
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U.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillings
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and pregnant women.
December 9, 2010
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Molecular sensor detects fluoride levels in water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Florida State University (FSU) researcher has developed a molecular sensor that changes color when a sample containing fluoride is added to it.
December 8, 2010
Dentsply invests in Korean implant company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has entered into a strategic partnership with DIO, a dental implant manufacturer based in Busan, South Korea.
December 8, 2010
Materialise Dental, Zimmer partner on implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Materialise Dental is partnering with Zimmer Dental and together they have developed an integrated guided implant surgery system that is now commercially available.
December 7, 2010
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