5 steps for talking with patients about opioids
2019-07-23
Talking with patients about opioids and pain management is important, but it can be a difficult topic for many providers. Experts discussed how to use
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New product: DMG adds semipermanent composite
2019-07-22
DMG America has introduced LuxaCrown, a semipermanent composite material. LuxaCrown can last up to five years, according to the company. DMG designed the material for
Diode laser tested for improving orthodontic treatment
2019-07-21
The use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) shows promise for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and reducing the associated pain. Researchers conducted a randomized clinical
Week in Review: Improving your SEO | Pediatric dentist numbers to grow | Oral health overhaul
2019-07-19
Dear DrBicuspid Member, If you’d asked Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari about search engine optimization (SEO) when she graduated from dental school, she admits she wouldn’t have known
Feldspathic ceramic scores highest in composite hardness testing
2019-07-18
Researchers wanted to see which CAD/CAM composites for molars were hardest and held up best after toothbrush abrasion testing. After putting six composites through rigorous
I’m a CPAP dropout: Why many lose sleep over apnea treatment
2019-07-17
When doctors told Frances Faulkenburg she had sleep apnea, she was more than ready for relief from her tired-all-the-time existence. She used to fall asleep
Can autofluorescence find bacterial contamination in root fractures?
2019-07-16
When looking for root fractures, conventional scanning methods may miss crucial clinical information. Researchers wanted to see if a fluorescence camera could measure the depth
What factors predict root caries in your patients?
2019-07-15
Root caries is a multifactorial disease that can be prevented. So how can you identify patients who might be at risk? After reviewing almost 20
For patients, root canals are like pulling teeth
2019-07-14
What’s the worst dental procedure? It may not be root canals. The treatment faired about the same as extractions and prosthodontic services in a recent
Which stops caries better in preschoolers: ART or SDF?
2019-07-14
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) has become known as an inexpensive way to treat early childhood caries in public health settings, but silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
Week in Review: Crown removal via laser | Using checklists | Avoiding ransomware
2019-07-12
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Are there advantages to using a laser for crown removal? In our latest case report, Dr. Timothy Anderson reports on a 52-year-old man
Study compares methods of denture impression fabrication
2019-07-11
Completing a final impression during the fabrication of complete dentures can be time-consuming. Researchers compared a method using the denture’s baseplate and one using custom
