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Experts warn against 4% mandibular blocks

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Every so often, a patient feels pain, prickling, numbness, altered taste, or some other unpleasant nerve symptom that lingers long after a shot of anesthetic. No one has nailed down the exact cause of nonsurgical paresthesia, but researchers from the University of Toronto are warning against the type of injection they believe is most likely to cause it.

Dental entrepreneurs challenge legacy software

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Strong opinions abound about the value and safety of electronic health records, especially when it comes to patient-specific data. Some entrepreneurs are hoping to change a few minds with new patient assessment and charting software that takes dental care to a whole new level.

Former Penn dental chair gets $4 million for breach of contract

1 year 21 weeks ago

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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a 2007 decision by a Philadelphia trial court that awarded Mark Helpin, D.M.D., $4 million for breach of contract.

AZ dental association part of group suing state

1 year 21 weeks ago

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The Arizona Dental Association is one of 13 Arizona health associations that have banded together to file against the state to recover more than $13 million in funds "swept" from various licensing boards.

AMD launches soft-tissue diode laser

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Having gained FDA clearance for soft-tissue applications last month, AMD Lasers has now launched the Picasso diode laser to the U.S. dental industry.

Color-changing strip a simple test for gum disease

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Researchers from Temple University say they have found that a simple color-changing oral strip can help detect gum disease in a patient more quickly and easily than traditional screening methods.

9-year-old wins oral health slogan contest

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Joe Reck, a 9-year-old Little League Baseball player from Windsor Heights, IA, is this year's winner of the National Spit Tobacco Education Program's (NSTEP) annual slogan contest.

Dentist fills gap in U.S. presidential race

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Wisconsin dentist Chris Kammer, D.D.S., has announced his candidacy for U.S. president, and he is already challenging Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama to a public duel of sorts.

Some Orthodontic Appliances Are More Prone To Bacteria

1 year 21 weeks ago

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Researchers have found that the majority of patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets.

Home Tooth Bleaching Slightly Reduces Enamel Strength

1 year 21 weeks ago

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New research shows that human teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of several different products used in the home to whiten teeth. The study suggests that future generations of such products might be reformulated in an effort to reduce these side effects. But this is the first study to show at a nanometer scale -- measuring in billionths of a meter -- how human teeth are affected by the popular home whiteners.