Stem cells may be key to tooth repair in the future
2019-08-13
Researchers have discovered a new population of stem cells that holds the possibility of innovative treatment solutions for tooth decay, caries, and trauma in the
dental specialties
Doctors find dentures in man’s throat 8 days after surgery
2019-08-12
Removable dentures got stuck in a 72-year-old man’s throat during surgery to remove a benign lump. Doctors didn’t find the false teeth until eight days
Smartphone use puts kids at risk for dental injuries
2019-08-12
Increased smartphone use is putting children at higher risk for traumatic dental and facial injuries, such as displaced teeth, according to an article published in
Dental pain a top reason Medicaid patients given opioids
2019-08-11
Approximately 17% of Medicaid recipients who are prescribed opioids to manage pain receive them for dental reasons, according to a new study. Overall, about half
Week in Review: Unvaccinated patients | Cannabis conversations | Effective social media
2019-08-09
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. nearly 20 years ago, but it has made a comeback. How do you respond when
Study compares imaging modalities for microcrack detection
2019-08-08
When trying to locate microcracks on root dentin after root canal prep, is microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) or cone-beam CT (CBCT) a more effective imaging modality?
75% of dentists don’t talk about cannabis — here’s why you should
2019-08-08
Do you discuss cannabis use with your patients? Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) hope the answer is yes. They outlined the
Carestream partners with implant guide companies
2019-08-08
Carestream Dental has announced partnerships with Swissmedia and 360imaging, two companies that create implant surgical guides. Swissmedia is the developer of the Swissmeda Dental Planning
Rural dentists prescribe more opioids
2019-08-08
Rural dentists prescribe opioids for pain relief with a significantly greater frequency than nonrural dentists, according to a new study. However, these dentists also prescribe
Fluoride may contribute to kidney changes in U.S. kids
2019-08-07
Fluoride exposure may contribute to kidney function changes in U.S. children, according to the findings of a study published August 8 in the journal Environment
Nobio gets FDA clearance for composites
2019-08-06
Materials science company Nobio of Israel has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Infinix flowable and bulk-fill composites
Virtual reality may help treat dental fear
2019-08-06
Virtual reality (VR) may help patients with severe dental fear or dental phobia. Exposure to a virtual dentist and clinic can reduce dental anxiety and