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Patterson announces second-quarter fiscal 2010 operating results

Patterson Companies, Inc. today reported consolidated sales of $814,951,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended October 24, an increase of 7% from $759,461,000 in the year-earlier quarter. Acquisitions transacted over the past 12 months accounted for a substantial portion of the second quarter sales growth, while the impact of foreign currency adjustments was minimal.

19 Nov 2009

Transplanting people's own stem cells into heart muscle lessens pain and improves ability to walk

The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of subjects with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk. The transplant subjects also experienced fewer deaths than those who didn't receive stem cells.

18 Nov 2009

Bright Now! Dental announces the opening of Castle Dental office in Kyle

Bright Now! Dental Inc., the nation’s leading provider of business support services to dentists, announces the grand opening of a new Castle Dental office in Kyle. Located at 5103 Kyle Center Drive in the Kyle Corners Shopping Center, the office provides families with a convenient, comfortable environment where they can receive the latest in comprehensive, full-serve quality dental care.

16 Nov 2009

Health reform: Senate facing controversies on coverage numbers, abortion language

The Wall Street Journal: "When the Senate unveils its health-care bill, all eyes will be on the price tag. But an equally significant number may be how many people get health insurance under the legislation."

13 Nov 2009

Root canal treatment: Pennsylvania Dental Association answers patients' questions

You're visiting the dentist for what you think is a routine checkup and cleaning when he or she says you need a root canal. Though it's a term you've probably heard before, now that you're the one in the chair, you may have several questions and feel apprehensive about your upcoming procedure.

13 Nov 2009

Birner Dental Management Services reports financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009

Birner Dental Management Services, Inc., operators of PERFECT TEETH dental practices, announced results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, total dental group practice revenue decreased $285,000 or 1.9% to $14.7 million. Net revenue decreased $268,000, or 3.1%, to $8.5 million.

12 Nov 2009

1-800-DENTIST calls for "voting for your favorite story", an initiative to spread the importance of dentistry

1-800-DENTIST® has recently launched My Smile Bites, a nationwide $30,000 cosmetic dentistry makeover contest for anyone whose smile has impacted their lives negatively. As of today over 230 contestants have uploaded their personal two-minute videos, sharing their own stories about how their teeth affect the way they feel and interact with people.

11 Nov 2009

Research team sheds new light on mercury-containing dental fillings

Amid the on-going controversy over the safety of mercury-containing dental fillings, a University of Saskatchewan research team has shed new light on how the chemical forms of mercury at the surface of fillings change over time.

10 Nov 2009

Health experts report rising number of oral cancer in younger age groups

Mouth cancer (also called oral cancer) is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth including the lips and tongue. In the UK, the numbers of new cases have risen by over 41 per cent over the last ten years(1).

7 Nov 2009

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Today's headlines highlight activity on different fronts -- with House Democrats scrambling to hold together fragile support for tomorrow's health bill vote while Republican lawmakers and other health reform opponents intensify their attack.

6 Nov 2009

Majority of women smokers unaware of immediate and long term health risks

Many women are aware that smoking can lead to lung cancer, heart disease and premature death. But a recent survey conducted by Angus Reid on behalf of nicotine replacement therapy brands, NICODERM(R) and NICORETTE(R) reveals that the majority of Canadian women who smoke are not necessarily aware of the host of other impacts that smoking can have on their immediate and longer term health.

4 Nov 2009

Book on current aspects of dental morphology research

In this publication, an international, multidisciplinary team of researchers addresses important issues on current aspects of dental morphology research from evolutionary, anatomical, clinical and archaeological perspectives.

4 Nov 2009

IDF clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes

New clinical guidelines released by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes. Diabetes affects approximately 246 million people worldwide, and this number is only expected to increase. The IDF is an organization of 200 national diabetes associations from 160 countries.

4 Nov 2009

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on breastfeeding that details health benefits for both infants and mothers and encourages promotion of breastfeeding whenever possible.

4 Nov 2009

High prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding in patients with OSA

There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. New research presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding; this seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups.

3 Nov 2009

Colgate-Palmolive reaches ‘100 Million Smiles’ goal with its oral health education program

Colgate-Palmolive Company, the world leader in oral care, announced this week that it has reached 100 million children in the United States, providing free dental screenings, oral health education and treatment referrals as part of its ongoing national education program Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®.

31 Oct 2009

OrthoAccel Technologies completes the sale of AcceleDent System in the UK

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc., developers of the AcceleDent System, which is an acceleration device for orthodontics, has just completed the sale of the product to several key opinion leaders in the United Kingdom.

30 Oct 2009

Non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease announced

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. today announced its new Deep Pocket Therapy with New Attachment™ using the Waterlase MD™ and patented Radial Firing Perio Tips™ (RFPT) for a non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease.

29 Oct 2009

Oral health-care tips for Halloween

It's that time of year again when kids look forward to indulging in candy and sweets - and parents begin to fret about the damage all that sugar does to their children's teeth. But the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) says that with a few simple oral health-care tips and practices, kids and parents alike can enjoy Halloween.

29 Oct 2009

Detax dental products to be distributed by Mid-Continental Dental Supply in Canada

Mid-Continental Dental Supply officially announces they are now distributing Detax dental products in Canada, including MOLLOPLAST-B® silicone soft denture liner.

28 Oct 2009

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Patterson announces second-quarter fiscal 2010 operating results

Transplanting people's own stem cells into heart muscle lessens pain and improves ability to walk

Bright Now! Dental announces the opening of Castle Dental office in Kyle

Health reform: Senate facing controversies on coverage numbers, abortion language

Root canal treatment: Pennsylvania Dental Association answers patients' questions

Birner Dental Management Services reports financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009

1-800-DENTIST calls for "voting for your favorite story", an initiative to spread the importance of dentistry

Research team sheds new light on mercury-containing dental fillings

Health experts report rising number of oral cancer in younger age groups

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Majority of women smokers unaware of immediate and long term health risks

Book on current aspects of dental morphology research

IDF clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

High prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding in patients with OSA

Colgate-Palmolive reaches ‘100 Million Smiles’ goal with its oral health education program

OrthoAccel Technologies completes the sale of AcceleDent System in the UK

Non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease announced

Oral health-care tips for Halloween

Detax dental products to be distributed by Mid-Continental Dental Supply in Canada

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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