Sandblasted finish may lead to implant success
2019-05-30
When it comes to implant failure, which type of implant is less likely to fail: smooth or sandblasted? A new study had surprising results. Researchers
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Solmetex names new VP
2019-05-30
Amalgam separation technology company Solmetex has named Bill Gerety as its new vice president of marketing and customer experience. Gerety most recently served as vice
New products: Geistlich adds 2 collagen matrix sizes
2019-05-29
Geistlich Biomaterials has introduced two new sizes of its collagen matrix used in soft-tissue augmentation procedures. The company’s Fibro-Gide line now includes 15 x 20
Second Opinion: My experience with narcotic pain medications
2019-05-28
As a periodontist, I used to prescribe narcotic medication for patients who required it for periodontal surgery. I never had the personal experience of being
Study compares strength of CAD/CAM provisional restorations
2019-05-28
New technologies and materials have made it easier to create and repair restorations, but do these CAD/CAM materials hold up as well as more-established materials?
New product: Ultradent adds new curing light
2019-05-27
Ultradent Products has introduced its new Valo Grand Corded curing light. The Valo Grand Corded curing light has a power cord for consistent power output
New product: Kulzer launches denture design software
2019-05-27
Kulzer has launched Pala Design Studio, new web-based denture design software. The Pala Design Studio allows practitioners and dental labs to design dentures online using
Week in Review: Getting started with 3D printing | Personalized dentistry | Opioid alternatives
2019-05-23
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dentists have questions about 3D printing and how it might affect their patient care. Dr. Gerard Kugel, PhD, spoke with HuangshanDental.com about some
Study finds U.S. dentists’ opioid prescriptions ‘excessive’
2019-05-23
The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions?
Treating kids with an advanced lightwire functional device
2019-05-22
Most parents seem to view their children’s dental health as a waiting game: Fix the cavities and then wait to see how everything straightens out
Restoratives Insider: Study compares strength of CAD/CAM provisional restorations
2019-05-21
Dear Restoratives Insider, New technologies and materials have made it easier to create and repair restorations, but do these CAD/CAM materials hold up as well
Second Opinion: A comparison of 2 opioid alternatives
2019-05-21
The ongoing opioid epidemic has responsible dental practitioners seeking effective means of pain relief for their patients. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are an option many