DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]HomeDiet and genetics dictate shape of mandibleDiet and genetics dictate the shape of the mandible, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution.August 14, 2011Oral CancerStudy: Menthol cigarettes tougher to quitPeople who smoke menthol cigarettes may find it harder to quit, especially blacks and Puerto Ricans, researchers report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.August 14, 2011CBCTCBCT enhances airway volume measurementsCone-beam CT (CBCT) measurements of airway volume can provide clinically useful information in orthodontics, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.August 14, 2011Oral BacteriaGastroesophageal reflux not linked with dental erosion in kidsLocation-specific dental erosion is not associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER), salivary flow, or bacterial load, according to a new study in Gastroenterology.August 14, 2011PeriodonticsProbiotic breath mints help whiten teethNutri-Health Supplements, formulator of the Flora Source Multi-Probiotic, has introduced a once-daily probiotic mint, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints, designed to whiten teeth and maintain optimal oral health.August 14, 2011RestorationsNobel Biocare midyear profits drop 51%Swiss implant maker Nobel Biocare reported revenues of 286.4 million euros for the first half of 2011, a 1.4% decrease from revenues of 291.6 million euros for the same period in 2010.August 11, 2011HomeNY oral surgeon runs for U.S. SenateScott Noren, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Ithaca, NY, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.August 11, 2011Dental EducationGHSU institute to focus on regenerative medicineGeorgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) has established the Institute for Regenerative and Reparative Medicine, designed to expand studies of diseases or injuries that impact the muscles and skeleton, the central nervous system, and the head and neck.August 11, 2011X-RaySota to launch new x-ray sensors, softwareSota Imaging is gearing up to launch its newest dental imaging products: Clio digital x-ray sensors and Cliosoft dental imaging software.August 11, 2011PediatricsPrestige Dental adds orthodontic suppliesPrestige Dental Products is now offering orthodontic supplies through its online store.August 11, 2011Previous PagePage 1098 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCouple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartmentA couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesPodcastsPodcast: The future of dental licensure and compactsLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
