Mo. limits dentist opioid prescriptions for acute pain
2019-07-29
A new Missouri law limits the amount of opioid tablets dentists can prescribe for acute pain. The law, signed by Gov. Mike Parson on July
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Align Technology posts increased Q2 revenues, shipments
2019-07-28
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019. For the quarter (end-June 30), the company
Week in Review: Talking with patients about opioids | Pediatric workforce | Collections
2019-07-26
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Talking with patients about opioids and pain management is important, but it can be a difficult topic for many dentists. Experts from
Study finds dental visits decline with age
2019-07-25
The number of dental visits decline as people age and dramatically drop after age 80, according to a new study. The researchers worry that the
JADA: Sealed primary molars less likely to develop caries
2019-07-25
Sealed primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries in a new study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American
New product: SmileDirectClub debuts nighttime aligners
2019-07-24
SmileDirectClub has launched aligners to straighten teeth during sleep. The new Nighttime Clear Aligners are for patients age 12 and older with mild crowding and
U.S. overdose deaths drop for 1st time in 30 years
2019-07-24
The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped for the first time since 1990, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for
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
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