Flossing Myths, Evidence, and Humor

2017-06-30

A patient tells a dental hygienist or dentist, “I always use a really firm bristled toothbrush to toughen up my teeth and gums.” Another patient may

Do whitening toothpastes live up to the hype?

2017-06-29

What should you tell your patients when they ask if whitening toothpastes are effective? Are claims that they remove tooth stains or whiten teeth substantiated?

Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis

2017-06-21

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

Handpieces may spread harmful microorganisms

2017-06-19

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

Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products

2017-06-08

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

Spring 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

2017-06-08

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

Are dentists following guidelines on antibiotics?

2017-05-29

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

Obese kids consume more calories from sugary drinks

2017-05-22

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

Is a preference for sweets driven by genetics?

2017-05-14

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

Perio treatment aids heart health in people with diabetes

2017-05-11

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

New products: Brasseler adds titanium scalers, curettes

2017-05-04

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 drive delivers 300K oral care products

2017-04-30

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.