Nanotechnology targets head/neck cancer
2011-09-08
Preclinical studies have shown that the NanoSmart drug-delivery system from Aura Biosciences can enable earlier detection of head and neck and other cancers, and provide
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OSAP launches infection-control contest based on movie
2011-09-08
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is marking the September 9 release of the new movie “Contagion” by launching a contest to get
Smartphone app closes gap between dentists and labs
2011-09-08
As dental practices slowly but surely shift to a digital environment, new doors are opening for business opportunities. Styledent Technologies — a spin-off of Styledent,
J&J to modify some toothbrush whitening claims
2011-09-08
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products modify certain claims for its
Mrs. Globe pageant showcases Opalescence
2011-09-08
Opalescence (Ultradent Products) was a sponsor of the 2011 Mrs. Globe Pageant on August 27, 2011, in Rancho Mirage, CA, where more 40 delegates from
GDC under fire again for ‘catalogue of errors’
2011-09-08
The General Dental Council (GDC) has been officially ticked off for its shoddy handling of fitness-to-practise cases six months after a catalogue of disasters were
FDA advisers consider time limit for bone drugs
2011-09-08
ADELPHI, Md. (Reuters) – U.S. health advisers are considering a time limit for taking a class of drugs used by millions of women to prevent
New dental dean for Dundee
2011-09-07
Professor Mark Hector has been appointed dean of dentistry at the University of Dundee. Professor Hector, who will also occupy a Chair in Oral Health
Biomet 3i unveils smartphone app
2011-09-07
Biomet 3i, a manufacturer of dental implants, abutments, and related products, has developed a free informational app for the iPad and iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
AAPD releases oral health DVD for parents, caregivers
2011-09-07
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health. The AAPD
New academic post funded by dental company
2011-09-07
The Dental Directory is to fund a new chair in dentistry at the University of Warwick in celebration of its 40 years in business. The Dental
Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists
2011-09-07
The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and