Cold, buzzing device succeeds at masking injection pain
2019-10-07
A cold and buzzing bee-shaped device has once again proved to reduce children’s injection pain in a new study. The device, known as Buzzy, significantly
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Nobio gets new FDA clearances
2019-10-07
Materials science company Nobio of Israel has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for two products, its Infinix universal bond
Orthodontist named a top low-stress, high-paying job
2019-10-03
Being an orthodontist is one of the best low-stress, high-paying jobs in the U.S., according to a new list published by U.S. News & World
CDA Cares event offers more than $1.5M in services
2019-10-03
The California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided more than $1.5 million in charitable dental services to nearly 1,630 patients from September 27
Hu-Friedy launches new line of mirrors
2019-10-02
Hu-Friedy has introduced its new line of HD Black Line mirrors. The HD Black Line mirrors have a frame that reduces glare by up to
Va. dentist sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions
2019-10-02
A Virginia dentist has been sentenced for an illegal opioid prescription writing scheme, according to a news report posted on October 2 by 13News Now
The facts about dental cavitations
2019-10-01
“Cavitation” is a term that is used to describe a dental problem in the jawbone. The general definition of a cavitation is an empty space
FDA meeting to focus on safety of dental amalgam, implants
2019-10-01
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a public meeting in November to discuss ongoing efforts to evaluate dental amalgam and metal-containing implants
Neocis gets FDA clearance for robotic dental drill
2019-09-29
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to dental implant surgery company Neocis for use of its Yomi robotic surgery device
Week in Review: Appealing denied claims | Cybersecurity | Anesthesia safety
2019-09-27
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Appeals to denied claims are usually about clinical facts, not administrative errors, writes Dr. James Anderson of eAssist. Denials often occur because the
Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
2019-09-26
Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having a skilled staff, according to a
Study: Electric-activated method whitens teeth faster
2019-09-26
Using an electrokinetic flow method to whiten teeth offers a faster, equally effective alternative to other available light-diffusing treatments, according to a study published September
