DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]PeriodonticsMilitary health plan adds oral mucositis productMuGard, a novel treatment for oral mucositis developed by Access Pharmaceuticals, is now being covered by Tricare, the U.S. military health plan.July 26, 2011Oral CancerU.K. researchers study novel esophageal cancer testCancer Research U.K. has launched a large, multicenter trial to test a new device for detecting Barrett's esophagus, a condition that puts sufferers at increased risk of developing cancer of the esophagus.July 26, 2011Oral CancerLED Dental adds camera to VELscope VxLED Dental has released a camera system to complement VELscope Vx, designed to help detect and document abnormal mucosal tissue.July 26, 2011WhiteningHeraeus helps victims of domestic violenceHeraeus Kulzer has made a commitment to help victims of domestic violence through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back A Smile program.July 25, 2011HomeAmerican Dental Q2 revenues up, earnings downAmerican Dental Partners (ADP) reported net revenue of $74 million for the second quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), up from $72 million for the second quarter of 2010.July 25, 2011RestorationsAre titanium implants safe?In response to concerns over the degradation of titanium implants, researchers from the University of Oviedo in Spain have developed a highly sensitive method to determine the levels of titanium in human blood (Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, July 22, 2011).July 25, 2011HomeTooth fairy feeling economic pinchEven the tooth fairy is not immune to the lingering economic challenges, leaving an average of $2.60 per tooth in 2011 -- 40% less than last year's $3 per tooth, according to a survey by Visa.July 25, 2011RestorationsStem cells can relieve oral, orofacial painBone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells can suppress orofacial pain rapidly -- within one day of treatment -- by either IV injection of cells or direct injection of cells to the injured site, according to a study published online July 26 in Stem Cells.July 25, 2011Regulatory UpdatesFDA clarifies 510(k) device modification rulesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance that clarifies when changes or modifications to a previously cleared 510(k) device require a new premarket submission.July 25, 2011RestorationsDentists, labs cash in on record gold pricesWith gold hitting a record high of $1,615 per ounce today, more dentists and laboratories are cashing in by sending their dental scrap to Heraeus Scrap Refining, the company said.July 24, 2011Previous PagePage 1108 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesSmile DesignDentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teethDentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsPediatricsPodcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistryTeam ManagementExcellence in dental practiceSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
