Here’s the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease
2026-02-10
A mouthwash containing matcha, a finely ground powder of green tea, may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating
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Gaidge 360, Andrea Cook Consulting partner
2026-02-10
Gaidge 360 Consulting and Andrea Cook, a consultant with more than 20 years of clinical experience, have collaborated with the goal of improving orthodontic practices
DentalMonitoring’s orthodontic software gets FDA nod
2026-02-10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given de novo approval to DentalMonitoring for its artificial intelligence-powered software that remotely monitors orthodontic treatment. The
UMMC to study improving oral health in tweens, teens, caregivers
2026-02-10
Researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Dentistry are studying how different educational interventions affect oral hygiene in middle and high
One dentist on today’s biggest problem with bonding in dentistry
2026-02-10
During the recent California Dental Association (CDA) meeting in Anaheim, Kuraray Noritake celebrated the launch of a pair of new products: Clearfil Majesty ES Flow
Align changes leadership to scale up manufacturing platform
2026-02-10
Invisalign maker Align Technology has shaken up its leadership to expand its direct fabrication manufacturing operations. Emory Wright was appointed executive vice president, direct fabrication
Study: Clear aligners aren’t making patients smile
2026-02-10
Patients’ social media posts about clear aligner therapy range from positive to negative, including complaints about treatment duration, pain, and sleeping difficulties, once they begin
Gum disease may cost more than patients’ teeth
2026-02-10
Though largely preventable, periodontal disease poses significant economic and societal burdens, emphasizing a need for policy interventions, according to a review article recently published in
ADHD patients may be twice as likely to experience TDIs
2026-02-10
Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at twice the risk of sustaining traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). The systemic review was published in
Feeling pain at the dentist? It may be your implant
2026-02-10
Patients with titanium dental implants experienced less discomfort or pain when the area around the prosthetic was probed compared to those with zirconium implants. The
What you need to know about the ‘whiter than white’ trend and this week’s top articles
2026-02-10
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dr. Lana Rozenberg believes that the brilliantly white smiles that dental patients see on the big screen and on their TVs alter
Which mouthguard absorbs the most shock?
2026-02-10
Impact performance tests revealed that custom-made 3D-printed mouthguards may provide better shock absorption than thermoformed mouthguards. The new study was published in Dental Traumatology. Additionally,