Study: Oral disorders top global health burdens

2018-11-12

Oral disorders were the leading cause of nonfatal health loss worldwide in both women and men, according to a major new report published November 10

Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 15

2018-11-11

Time is running out to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Voting ends on November 15, 2018.

Week in Review: U.S. elections and dentists | Mercury in fillings | Great customer service

2018-11-08

Dear DrBicuspid Member, This week we brought you coverage of the dental-related issues in the U.S. midterm elections that most impacted you and your practice.

Is better oral health knowledge the key to healthier gums?

2018-11-07

What does oral health literacy have to do with periodontal health? Could improving oral health knowledge boost oral health? A new study examined the relationship

Second Opinion: The case for ending the era of toxic teeth

2018-11-05

One of the more successful efforts in consumer misinformation campaigns — right up there with “life” insurance — has been “silver filings.” There’s a certain

Less than 2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Awards voting

2018-11-01

Voting for the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards ends on November 15, 2018. Join hundreds of your colleagues and peers in determining the best new products

Week in Review: Toothbrushing and toothbrushes | Periodontitis issues | Excellence Awards

2018-11-01

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Millennials aren’t so great at brushing their teeth, even when they’re asked to brush to the best of their ability. That’s the

Align Technology gets FDA OK for Invisalign with mandibular advancement

2018-10-30

Medical device company Align Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Invisalign treatment with mandibular advancement. The

OSA study finds short breathing interruptions can be fatal

2018-10-30

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a risk factor for mortality, but what contributes to this risk for patients who may have this condition? Researchers

Is there a link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome?

2018-10-30

Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are manifestations of chronic inflammation. Could there be a causal relationship between the chronic inflammation of gum disease and the chronic

Does laser therapy boost healing after tooth extraction?

2018-10-29

Laser therapy has numerous applications and may improve oral wound healing by encouraging cell regeneration, lessening pain, and modulating the immune system, but its use

Orthocaps aligners get FDA clearance

2018-10-28

Rocky Mountain Orthodontics (RMO) has announced that the Orthocaps clear aligners have received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Orthocaps