Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But is a patient with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than a
Syringes, scalers, and high-speed handpieces could be spreading harmful microorganisms in your dental practice, according to the findings of a recent systematic review that evaluated
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Screening of every dental patient older than 18 for oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a must, writes Jo-Anne Jones, RDH. Taking the
During spring 2017, new products ranging from a topical anesthetic gel to dentures and scalers were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from
Healthcare providers are being asked to use antibiotics less often to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but are dentists getting the message? A new
Overweight and obese children consume more calories from sugary drinks than children who are a normal weight, according to research presented at a major conference
Our genetic code may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth, a new study has found. Researchers noted an association between people who
Does periodontal treatment improve the overall health of people with diabetes? A new study examined the effects of periodontal interventions on cardiovascular disease (CVD) in
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new titanium scalers and curettes to its ImplantPro line. ImplantPro titanium scalers and curettes are made
America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has concluded its annual Smile Drive by delivering more than 300,000 oral care products throughout the U.S.
Mexican-American mothers know the importance of oral health for themselves and their children, but they report several obstacles to achieving ideal oral hygiene routines. A
Dentistry is very much like baseball. The industry progresses very slowly and is quite obsessed with statistics. In my previous DrBiscuspid.com column, I focused on
