Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct
Dear Imaging Insider, Radiography is the gold standard for dental imaging, but is it always the best option? That question is the subject of this
California has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law that aims to better protect patients who undergo direct-to-consumer (DTC) orthodontic treatments,
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered the gold standard for imaging peri-implant bone, but researchers wondered if another modality without the radiation dose might be more
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Artificial intelligence (AI) conjures up all kinds of science-fiction scenarios, but in practice you’re probably already using AI to schedule patient emails
Software company Bellus3D has updated its Dental Pro application with a tool that merges the app’s 3D face scans with intraoral scans. The new Visual
As cone-beam CT (CBCT) use increases in pediatric patients, understanding the amount of radiation received in dental and maxillofacial exams is crucial. Researchers measured dose
Here’s another reason to screen your patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): A new study has found that coronary flow reserve is impaired in patients
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Welcome to the Saturday edition of our Week in Review e-newsletter. As more of our readers are expanding their practice hours to
Medical device company Align Technology has launched a new intraoral scanner. The iTero Element Foundation scanner is a restorative scanner designed for practices just starting
For many busy dental practices, a 3D printer can be a useful tool. Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, spoke with HuangshanDental.com about some of the technology’s
While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often used for injuries of the knee and other body parts, researchers wanted to see if recent improvements in
