DenMat launches multisurface primer
2019-09-02
DenMat has introduced a multisurface primer designed to improve crown bond strength. Zirconia Prime is designed for zirconia, metal, and alumina restorations. It boosts the
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Osstell guided implant tool gets FDA clearance
2019-09-02
Implant stability measurement developer Osstell has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osstell Beacon guided implant treatment tool.
Tramadol linked to low blood sugar in new study
2019-09-02
Tramadol is one of the most used opioid analgesics, but new research suggests it may have a severe side effect — hypoglycemia. Patients who used
Week in Review: Voters want dental added to Medicare | Ransomware attack | Teeth grinding
2019-08-30
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Should the U.S. add dental benefits to Medicare? Seven out of 10 U.S. voters think so, according to poll data released on
Komet partners with UNC to develop new dental tools
2019-08-29
Komet USA and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have signed a research agreement with the goal of
Birthplace, age, marital status predict caries and more
2019-08-29
The age, country of birth, and marital status of household members better predict the prevalence of dental caries, sealants, and restorations in children than education,
NIDCR awards USC $12.5M for craniofacial research hub
2019-08-28
The U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a $12.5 million grant to the University of Southern California
Tooth, jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache
2019-08-28
Tooth or jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache, according to new research from the journal Neurology. Up to 10% of people with headaches
Violet LED light offers whitening treatment alternative
2019-08-27
Can a violet light-emitting diode (LED) system offer an alternative to teeth-whitening procedures using concentrated peroxides, which can damage dental pulp? Researchers conducted a small
Second Opinion: A look at the recent fluoride and IQ study
2019-08-26
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics on August 19 has reported an association between fluoride exposure during pregnancy and IQ scores of Canadian children. Researchers
ASA survey respondents think marijuana safer than opioids
2019-08-25
A majority of U.S. adult survey respondents who expressed interest in using marijuana or cannabinoids for pain relief believe these products are safer or have
Email reminders may minimize daytime clenching, grinding
2019-08-25
If you want patients to stop grinding their teeth, maybe you should email them. A new study found that patients who received regular email reminders
