DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Dental EducationUF names chair of restorative sciences departmentJean-François Roulet, DDS, has been appointed the first chair of the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry's new department of restorative dental sciences, effective October 7.July 14, 2011Oral CancerClinical trial to test new head/neck cancer drugThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a national clinical trial to study the safety and effectiveness of a drug treatment on patients receiving radiation and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer.July 14, 2011Dental EducationKellogg Foundation applauds IOM access-to-care reportThe Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on access to care in the U.S. released this week is "an important step" in improving access to oral healthcare for vulnerable children and families, according to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.July 14, 2011Oral CancerOralCDx aids in monitoring leukoplakiaThe OralCDx brush test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity values in diagnosing and monitoring oral leukoplakia, according to a study in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery.July 14, 2011Federally Qualified Health CenterAAPD responds to IOM report on access to careThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) agrees with many of the recommendations cited in the recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on access to oral healthcare in the U.S., according to an AAPD statement.July 13, 20113D PrintingCan rapid prototyping revolutionize prosthetics?Medical imaging coupled with computer-aided design (CAD) could be used to create a perfect-fit blueprint for prosthetic dentistry, according to a study in the International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing.July 13, 2011PeriodonticsDentalEZ debuts Simplicity Hygiene PackageDentalEZ is now offering the Simplicity Hygiene Package, which includes the Simplicity chair, light, and new delivery unit.July 13, 2011WhiteningAACD's Give Back a Smile program expands to GermanyThe American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program, which restores the smiles of domestic violence victims, is now being offered in Germany.July 13, 2011Dental AssistantDentalEZ offers ergonomic dental stoolsDentalEZ has introduced a new line of ergonomic dental stools that offers seating for the entire dental team, including the dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant.July 13, 2011PeriodonticsP&G recalls 2 mouthwashes in CanadaProcter & Gamble is conducting a voluntary recall of two mouthwash products in Canada due to possible microbial contamination.July 13, 2011Previous PagePage 1113 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.
