Family history is a risk factor for long-term opioid use
2019-02-27
Dentists may want to ask about family members’ opioid use before prescribing an opioid to a patient for oral surgery. Adolescents with persistent opioid use
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New product: Voco debuts single-dose coupling agent
2019-02-27
Voco America has introduced a single-dose version of its ceramic and resin cement coupling agent. The product, Ceramic Bond SingleDose, comes in a single-dose blister
Study compares fluoride ion release rates for 3 materials
2019-02-25
A goal of minimally invasive dentistry is to restore carious tissue. Researchers tested a novel restorative material and two others to see if they promoted
Week in Review: Protection from hackers | Chicago Midwinter | U.S. dental spending
2019-02-21
Dear DrBicuspid Member, CHICAGO – Greetings from the Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. We’re here in the chilly Windy City to bring you the
Komet partners with Bien Air
2019-02-20
CHICAGO – Komet USA has announced a partnership with Bien-Air at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The partnership means that each company’s sales and
Winning the battle, losing the war against gum disease
2019-02-19
Kathryn contacted me for a second opinion. Her problems are not unusual. She told me what she had gone through so far. It started when
Can an intranasal NSAID offer relief for endodontic pain?
2019-02-19
Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form
Restoratives Insider: Which material promotes remineralization the most?
2019-02-17
Dear Restoratives Insider, One of the goals of minimally invasive dentistry is to restore carious tissue. Researchers tested three restorative materials to see if they
New product: MTI Dental debuts lab motor
2019-02-17
MTI Dental has introduced a new dental lab motor for in-house lab work. The Lynx dental lab motor has different settings for filing, trimming, and
New product: DMG launches composite delivery system
2019-02-17
DMG America has introduced a new delivery system for the company’s composite material. The new Composite Dispenser is designed for the accurate placement of dental
Week in Review: Clear aligners vs. braces | Digital alignment | Teledentistry
2019-02-14
Dear DrBicuspid Member, When you have to decide between clear aligners and traditional braces, which treatment option is best for your patients? Researchers reviewed multiple
Endodontics Insider: Can an intranasal NSAID offer relief for endodontic pain?
2019-02-12
Dear Endodontics Insider, Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form
