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Panoramic Radiographs

Feb 19, 2008

...in evaluating growth and development (see Figure 1). Additionally, the ease of obtaining a panoramic image when compared to an intraoral full mouth series can make this technique a reasonable...

Tibotec Presents Interim Findings for TMC435

Nov 21, 2008

...competition; economic conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; technological advances and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory…

Latest CE Courses

Rett Syndrome and the Dental Office

May 13, 2009

...parent or caregiver so they are informed of the dental condition. These notations are important because obtaining a thorough dental history for patients who have Rett syndrome is difficult since...

Polishing

An In-depth Look at Air Polishing

Mar 16, 2010

...outlet. The alternative type of air polisher attaches to the handpiece connection on the dental unit, obtaining the compressed air and water from the handpiece lines. No electrical connection is...

Operation Smile and Smile Train boards agree to merge into a single new entity called Operation…

Feb 15, 2011

...Smile Train and Operation Smile is subject to obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals under New York and Virginia law, including the New York Attorney General’s Office. For more information, please...

Instrumentation

Automate Your Probing Process

Feb 16, 2011

...2).13 Though the ultrasound probes are not yet available, research is showing promising results, and manufacturers are in the process of obtaining Food and Drug Administration approval for these devices....

Miscellaneous

Salivary Diagnostics

Feb 16, 2011

...making essential health-related decisions for patients. In the near future, taking a saliva sampling in a dental clinic will become as routine as obtaining a urine or serum sample at...

Miscellaneous

Treating Patients with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Aug 16, 2011

...treatment.19 IMPLICATIONS FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS Dental professionals need to take special precautions when treating patients with ITP. Obtaining a detailed medical and dental history, including the patient’s current and past...

Radiography

Reduce Retakes

Oct 20, 2011

...radiographic images immediately and simultaneously is changing the way radiographs are taken. As technology advances, adaptations to technique will be required. New strategies for obtaining diagnostic-quality radiographs will also…

Infection Control

Dental Waterline Safety

Jan 18, 2012

...techniques must be implemented when obtaining the samples in order to prevent contamination. If test results reveal high CFU counts, a review of protocols should be conducted to ensure compliance....