Severe sleep apnea may contribute to AAA rupture
2010-07-28
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 29 – Disturbed sleep and hypertension aren’t the only consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Severe OSA may also be
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Is dentistry ready for diagnostic ultrasound? And, new irrigants improve root canals
2010-07-27
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Ultrasound has been used in dentistry for years in clinical applications ranging from power scaling to root canal preparation. But while this
Spectrometer enhances curing light effectiveness
2010-07-27
A spectroradiometrically calibrated spectrometer is helping dentists use curing lights more effectively when hardening resin composites. The spectrometer, developed by Ocean Optics, is a key
Rite Aid joins ADA on oral health awareness campaign
2010-07-26
Rite Aid and the ADA are jointly promoting oral health in a two-month public health campaign supported by free educational guides and gift card rewards
Laser therapy eases TMD pain
2010-07-26
Diode laser treatment significantly decreases the painful symptoms experienced by patients suffering from temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) due to its analgesic and/or a placebo effect, according
Tenn. OKs Ky. dental assisting program
2010-07-26
The dental assisting program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) has been approved by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry, expanding employment opportunities for those interested in
Study: Pediatrician referrals are important
2010-07-26
Children are more likely to see a dentist if referred by a pediatrician, but many children are not getting such a referral, researchers at the
Hu-Friedy debuts instrument sharpening products, service
2010-07-26
Hu-Friedy is now offering the Total Sharpening Solution, a line of dental instrument sharpening options that includes an in-house professional sharpening service, a portable sharpening
Blood contamination weakens bracket bond strength
2010-07-26
Contamination of enamel by blood during bonding lowers the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets, according to an animal study in the British Journal of
New irrigants improve root canal therapy
2010-07-26
Although nearly 15 million root canals are performed each year (according to the American Association of Endodontists) and the success rate is excellent, the procedure
Mouthwash staining lawsuit dismissed
2010-07-25
A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Procter and Gamble charging that the company’s Crest Pro-Health mouthwash causes staining
New plasma delivery device hits dental market
2010-07-25
Circle Biologics has launched a device for delivering platelet-rich plasma to surgery sites that it plans to market to dentists. The Autologous Platelet Concentrator Platform
