Sedation death of Calif. boy sparks state investigation
2019-05-16
The Dental Board of California is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after being sedated for a dental procedure at a practice
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Survey results suggest link between RA patients and perio disease
2019-05-16
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are both inflammatory, chronic, and progressive, but is there a link between the two? Researchers surveyed hundreds of patients
U.S. judge: SmileDirectClub’s scans are practice of dentistry
2019-05-15
A U.S. district judge has ruled that invisible-aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub’s digital scans constitute the practice of dentistry. This ruling came as part of a decision
Study tests imaging modalities’ accuracy on root canal anatomy
2019-05-14
Correctly identifying the anatomy of a root canal is crucial for successful endodontic therapy. Researchers tested two imaging modalities to see if either was more
Week in Review: New invisible aligners | Enamel mineralization | How do you bounce back?
2019-05-09
Dear DrBicuspid Member, More general dentists are interested in invisible aligners and other orthodontic products than ever before. So what better place to bring you
How a dental patient led to a scientific breakthrough
2019-05-08
A patient with tooth enamel defects helped scientists discover a key aspect of enamel mineralization. The findings may one day help researchers better understand cell
Endodontics Insider: Study tests imaging modalities’ accuracy on root canal anatomy
2019-05-07
Dear Endodontics Insider, Correctly identifying the anatomy of a root canal is crucial for successful endodontic therapy. Researchers tested cone-beam CT and periapical radiography to
New aligners, partnerships highlight AAO 2019 meeting
2019-05-06
The 2019 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session concludes May 7. HuangshanDental.com brings you some of the most relevant new products and news for
What influences cement choice for single-unit crowns?
2019-05-05
When you are preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration, which clinical details matter? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the
Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?
2019-05-02
Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates
Week in Review: Holding your team accountable | A-dec founder dies | Dental insurance changes
2019-05-02
Dear DrBicuspid Member, People often think that accountability means holding people responsible. True accountability, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, is giving people the tools to help
New product: Microcopy adds pediatric diamond burs
2019-04-30
Microcopy has added six new pediatric diamond burs to its NeoDiamond line. The Pediatric NeoDiamond burs are designed for working on smaller teeth and in