ApneaRx gets FDA nod for sleep apnea
2012-04-09
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the ApneaRx device from Apnea Sciences as a first line of treatment for less severe and
dental specialties
Dr. Fresh to market Angry Birds tooth foam
2012-04-09
Dr. Fresh has entered a new licensing agreement as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Angry Birds branded oral care products. According to the
Safco Dental upgrades product refrigeration systems
2012-04-09
Safco Dental Supply has upgraded to a larger, more energy-efficient refrigeration system to ensure optimal climate controlled product storage. The company said the new unit
Mydent adds pit/fissure sealant to Defend line
2012-04-08
Mydent International has added its light-curing pit and fissure sealant, part of its line of Defend preventive products. The product covers and seals pits and
Is the MLP model fair to hygienists? And, study questions tooth loss, sleep apnea link
2012-04-08
Dear DrBicuspid Member, As the debate over whether midlevel providers (aka dental therapists) are an appropriate solution to the access-to-care issue in the U.S. makes
Early exposure to BPA affects learning
2012-04-05
Young children who are exposed to the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could develop learning and memory problems as adults, according to a study by
ULM dental hygiene program expands to Wisconsin
2012-04-05
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is expanding its dental hygiene program after reaching a new articulation agreement with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in
Laser technique cuts denture costs in half
2012-04-04
A German company is using a laser-based manufacturing technique to create dentures at half the cost of conventional milled dentures. Most dental restorations use conventional
Enzyme in saliva helps regulate blood glucose
2012-04-04
Blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches, according to a
Men’s Health names top 5 toothpastes
2012-04-04
There is no shortage of toothpaste brands in stores, but the editors of Men’s Health magazine have identified five they feel stand out. To compile
High Q debuts LED ‘soft light’
2012-04-04
High Q Dental, a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of surgical lighting systems for dental and medical use, has introduced a twist to its EOS 3-watt
Does tooth loss influence sleep apnea?
2012-04-04
Previous studies have speculated that there may be an association between edentulism and worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but research presented at the recent American
