Dr. Tom Giacobbi: Master matrix bands for perfect fillings
2026-05-06
It’s an often-overlooked piece of the dental operatory’s offerings, but Dr. Tom Giacobbi says the importance of the matrix band for any dentist can’t be
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Case study: The temporary material dentists need
2026-05-06
Bread-and-butter restorative dentistry, for the most part, involves two things: fillings and crowns. There are about 75 composite fillings on the market today, all of
Premier Dental launches Lumira LED curing light
2026-05-06
The Lumira LED curing light.Premier Dental. Premier Dental has launched the Lumira LED curing light, a lightweight, all-metal device designed for consistent, predictable performance across
Henry Schein Orthodontics adds Froggymouth to portfolio
2026-05-05
The Froggymouth myofunctional device.Henry Schein Inc. Henry Schein Orthodontics has added Froggymouth, a myofunctional device designed to support the management of orofacial dysfunctions, to its
Dentsply Sirona launches Reciproc Minima file system
2026-04-30
Dentsply Sirona launched two endodontic products: the Reciproc Minima file system and the X-Smart Go cordless endo motor. Reciproc Minima builds on the company’s one-file
Case study: 40-year-old woman with lesion
2026-04-30
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Why continuing education is still important in dentistry
2026-04-30
Dentistry is constantly evolving. New materials, digital technologies, clinical techniques, and patient expectations are reshaping what it means to deliver high-quality care. Continuing education (CE)
From silver to simplicity: Dr. Tom Giacobbi looks at dentistry’s composite revolution
2026-04-29
Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how far dental materials have come, but Dr. Tom Giacobbi is here today with a quick reminder of the
Study: U.S. dentists prescribe opioids 24 times higher than peer nations
2026-04-29
Despite meaningful progress in reducing opioid prescribing, American dentists continue to give powerful painkillers to their patients at rates that far exceed those of other
LightForce Orthodontics unveils LightBracket Metal
2026-04-29
LightForce Orthodontics has launched LightBracket Metal, the first patient-specific 3D-printed metal bracket, expanding its generative braces system to the roughly 65% of orthodontic patients worldwide
This gum health intervention may cut the risk of stroke
2026-04-28
Gum health treatments may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, indicating that maintaining good oral health could play a role in stroke prevention. This review
OrthoFX debuts integrated clear aligner buttons
2026-04-28
OrthoFX launched FXIntegrated Buttons, aligner buttons formed as a single continuous piece from the same proprietary polymer as its aligner systems, at the American Association