Water from scalers largely fails to meet U.S. standards
2021-07-21
The output water from ultrasonic scalers at a dental school largely failed to meet U.S. potable water standards in recent testing. The research was presented
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Wearing a mask makes people aware of their bad breath
2021-07-21
Wearing a face mask makes people aware of their bad breath, according to a recent survey published in Oral Diseases. The use of face masks
Vaping associated with untreated caries
2021-07-19
Vaping electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) was associated with an increase of untreated caries, according to research published on July 14 in the Journal of the American
Study finds new type of inflammatory response to plaque
2021-07-18
A study published July 6 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found a new type of inflammatory
Week in Review: Dental hacks | Dentures to prevent dementia | Mouth locking device
2021-07-09
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Aluminum foil has its place in the kitchen, but did you know it comes in handy in the dental practice as well?
BDA wants junk food brands banned from sports
2021-07-07
The British Dental Association (BDA) wants junk food brands to stop sponsoring sporting events and for players to stop promoting sugary drinks, unhealthy fast food,
Patients are willing to pay for preventive dental care
2021-06-30
People are willing to pay for scale and polish services and oral hygiene advice even without seeing the immediate benefits, according to a study published
Why does this 300,000-year-old jaw have no dental disease?
2021-06-23
Meet one of your primal ancestors. He’s not your immediate relative, but he may be the origin of the human species. The picture below is
Young Innovations, TeamSmile announce partnership
2021-06-16
Young Innovations and TeamSmile have announced a partnership to advance TeamSmile’s goal of providing disadvantaged children with dental care. Young Innovations will provide a variety
Oral-systemic health webinar scheduled
2021-06-15
Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Crest + Oral-B, the Smile Generation, and dental service organization Pacific Dental Services are hosting a webinar on oral-systemic health. The
Wis. may authorize dental therapists, auxiliaries
2021-06-13
The state of Wisconsin may authorize two kinds of dental care providers: dental therapists and dental auxiliaries, according to a June 14 report in the
What you need to know about at-home teeth whiteners
2021-06-10
Stroll down the dental aisle at your local pharmacy or grocery store and you’ll see a confusing array of products promising to whiten your teeth.