Flying a kite is an experience that everyone should have. Going to the park on a windy day to have fun either alone or with your family and friends cannot be replaced by any modern gadget. Playing with a kite represents one of the richest and healthiest methods of entertainment possible. So now imagine how great it would be to build your own. Kites are classic childhood toys for a
The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Dental Medicine has received a $3.4 million grant to enhance dental care and access for people with autism. The five-year grant, from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will provide training for pediatric dentistry and advanced education for general dentistry residents, according to NSU. The program will include developing a curriculum to address
Biolux Research’s OrthoPulse has received 510(k) marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company announced. “We are thrilled to announce that OrthoPulse has received FDA clearance and that we can begin to market the product in the United States,” stated Kevin Strange, president and CEO of Biolux, in a press release. “The impressive clinical results and experience from our key evaluators and existing customers has been
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dentistry may be one step closer to ending the drill-and-fill model. The U.K.-based company Reminova wants to naturally rebuild caries-damaged teeth and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help bring its device to practices worldwide. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ story here. The number of 13- to 17-year-old boys and girls in the U.S. receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased for the second year in
Dentistry may be one step closer to ending the drill-and-fill model. The U.K.-based company Reminova wants to naturally rebuild caries-damaged teeth and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help bring its device to practices worldwide. From left to right: Chris Longbottom, BDS, PhD; Nigel Pitts, BDS, PhD; and Jeff Wright, PhD, of Reminova. Reminova CEO Jeff Wright, PhD, and Chair Nigel Pitts, BDS, PhD, launched the company last year. Ideally,
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has given two New York University (NYU) researchers a one-year award of nearly $370,000 to study pain relief for oral cancer. Brian L. Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, a professor in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and Seiichi Yamano, DDS, DMD, PhD, an assistant professor of prosthodontics at the NYU College of Dentistry, have developed a nonviral gene delivery method
Oral Health America (OHA) has reached its goal to help 500,000 in-need children by sealing 2 million teeth, the organization announced. OHA, a nonprofit whose mission is to change lives and improve overall health through better oral health, reached the milestone five years ahead of its 2020 goal. The goal is part of its Seal Two Million campaign, which was established in 2010 to place sealants on school-aged children’s teeth.
Today’s world economy is struggling, many business are concerned that the lack of economical support will hurt their business and employees. According to the Small Business Association (SBA) the lack of sufficient capital to keep a business in operation will cause 56% of small business to close their doors. The closing of several businesses means that many will lose the economic stability they have, the health and dental benefits a
MIS Implants Technologies (MIS) has concluded a license and supply agreement for the SurfLink advanced surface treatment technology, manufactured by Nano Bridging Molecules (NBMolecules). The agreement gives MIS the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its titanium-based dental implants with the SurfLink surface. “We are very proud of this commercial agreement with MIS, which will allow patients to benefit from the unique combination of a leading-quality dental implant and a
Carestream Dental is hosting hands-on learning sessions for its CS OrthoTrac practice management software and dental technology at the OrthoVoice conference in Las Vegas in September. Orthodontists and staff can learn how to better use Carestream’s CS OrthoTrac and dental technology during two half-day sessions on September 24. The sessions will provide an overview of the practice management software, highlight new features and modules, and cover how to improve clinical
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining teeth-whitening lights on customers’ teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. Explaining your fees to your patients can be an uncomfortable situation, especially if the patient is new to your practice. However, the Madow Brothers have faced this query
A federal appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining light-emitting diode (LED) teeth-whitening lights on customers’ teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 17 upheld a policy of the Connecticut State Dental Commission that threatens teeth-whitening entrepreneurs with fines and jail time if they position low-powered
