What do you say when patients ask about food?

2019-01-08

Many people seem to want to switch to healthy eating. While many ideas are out there, it is a fact that nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory ways of

Psoriasis linked to periodontal disease in new study

2019-01-08

People with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk for periodontal disease. The findings of a new study linked the itchy, red skin condition

2 implant companies to merge

2019-01-06

Dental implant companies Keystone Dental and Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions plan to merge. Paltop is based in Israel. The companies will combine operations via a

Week in Review: Switching software systems | Impact of teeth whitening | Injection distraction

2019-01-03

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Mention the process of changing practice management software systems to dentists and you’re bound to see some exasperated looks. It’s not surprising,

Study finds teeth whitening has positive patient impact

2019-01-02

Patients spend billions each year on at-home whitening procedures. But are these products effective at changing the color of patients’ teeth, and do they have

Vibrations and cold may ease kids’ injection pain

2019-01-01

For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts of dentistry. But a bee-shaped distraction

SICAT now independent from Dentsply Sirona

2019-01-01

Dentsply Sirona has agreed that software and hardware manufacturer SICAT will be taken over by SICAT’s current management. The agreement took effect on January 1,

Week in Review: Excellence Award winners | Texting & teens’ oral health | Electronic payments

2018-12-20

Dear DrBicuspid Member, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products

Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs

2018-12-20

Ending community water fluoridation (CWF) may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs

Want to improve teens’ oral hygiene? Text them

2018-12-18

If you want your teenage patients to brush and floss regularly, you may want to text them. In a new study, teenage orthodontics patients who

Implant surgery company names 3 new VPs

2018-12-18

Dental implant surgery company Neocis has appointed three new vice presidents. The company appointed Christopher Sells as its new vice president for sales and marketing,

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Vibrations and cold may ease kids’ injection pain

2018-12-16

Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts