Fluoridation debate nowhere near resolution
2010-10-14
In 1945, Grand Rapids, MI, became the first city in the U.S. to fluoridate its community water. Now, some 72% of the U.S. population —
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NIH grant aids Mo. university sleep apnea research
2010-10-14
The average sleep apnea sufferer stops breathing and loses oxygen between five and 30 times a night, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Kerr expands Herculite Ultra shade range
2010-10-14
Kerr is adding six new shades to its Herculite Ultra line of universal composites: Enamel B3, B4, C4, D3, D4, and Dentin B1. Herculite Ultra
Canada declares BPA toxic, sets stage for more bans
2010-10-14
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has declared bisphenol A to be a toxic chemical, prompting calls for far-reaching curbs on the industrial chemical that is used
ASMS names new president
2010-10-13
>The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) has named Steven Buchman, M.D., a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosurgery at the University of
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
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
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
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
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,
Novartis wins 2nd ONJ/bisphosphonate trial
2010-10-06
A New Jersey jury ruled October 6 that Novartis provided adequate warnings about the risk of its bisphosphonate drugs, rejecting a lawsuit by a woman
Survey: 21 states allow dentists to use Botox
2010-10-06
A survey of U.S. state dental boards conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that 21 states allow dentists to use Botox, but
