Birner opens new implant center in Denver
2010-10-12
Birner Dental Management has opened a new Vantage Dental Implant Center in Denver, the company announced. The center will provide custom-designed dental implants with a
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HHS invests $727M in community health centers
2010-10-11
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $727 million to 143 community health centers across the country to address construction and
AAOMS study supports third-molar removal
2010-10-11
Substantial evidence strengthens the link between third-molar removal and overall patient health, according to a consortium of international experts who will present their findings at
Grant to help NYU researchers ID more oral microbes
2010-10-11
Scientists seeking to predict a person’s risk for developing dental caries by identifying the presence of harmful oral bacteria have to date identified only about
New diabetes research to focus on saliva
2010-10-11
In the face of a dramatic worldwide increase in adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes, The Forsyth Institute announced a research alliance with the Dasman
Charity aims to provide braces for needy kids
2010-10-10
Two Michigan women have started a charity aimed at helping local needy children obtain braces, according to an article in the Saginaw News. Braces for
United Way in Fla. awarded $20K grant from OHA
2010-10-10
The University of Florida College of Dentistry, in conjunction with the Oral Health America (OHA) Smiles Across America (SAA) program, has awarded a $20,000 grant
1-800-DENTIST offers list of healthy kids’ drinks
2010-10-10
1-800-DENTIST has announced a new tool in the fight against cavity-causing soft drinks. The company is providing parents with a list of beverages to replace
Philips to acquire Discus Dental
2010-10-10
Royal Philips Electronics will acquire Discus Holdings — parent company of Discus Dental — through a merger designed to enhance Philips’ health and wellness business and
6-year-old gets bone infection after dentist visit
2010-10-10
A Scottish girl was hospitalized with a bone infection after a visit to the dentist, according to an article in the Daily Record. Doctors believe
Manhattan Scientifics to debut nanotitanium implant material
2010-10-10
The first U.S. FDA-approved dental implant made with nanotitanium, a metal that is stronger than conventional alloys and integrates much more quickly with human bone,
Article: Top 10 tips when buying a dental practice
2010-10-08
Purchasing a dental practice is perhaps a much more tricky proposition than it could have been three or four years ago. The international credit crunch