Pittsburgh dentist killed in synagogue shooting

2018-10-28

Richard Gottfied, DMD, was among those killed on October 27 in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Dr. Gottfried practiced in Pittsburgh with his wife, Margaret

Week in Review: Titanium and peri-implantitis | Responsible ownership | Easing kids’ dental pain

2018-10-25

Dear DrBicuspid Member, While you might know that titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, the actual concentration of titanium

Align Technology reports increased revenues, shipments for Q3

2018-10-24

Medical device company Align Technology has reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the third quarter of 2018. For the quarter (end-September 30), the

Nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may dull pulpitis pain in kids

2018-10-23

A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found

New product: Shofu launches nanohybrid composite

2018-10-23

Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental has launched a new bioactive nanohybrid composite. Beautiful Flow Plus X bioactive nanohybrid composite. Image courtesy of Shofu Dental.

New ADA policy discourages direct-to-consumer lab services

2018-10-23

The ADA has announced a new policy that discourages direct-to-consumer dental lab services because of the potential for irreversible harm to patients. The association notes

3Shape gets new FDA clearance for ortho workflow

2018-10-23

3Shape has received new 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Ortho System clear-aligner workflow. The Ortho System workflow is

Sonendo acquires endo software firm

2018-10-22

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has acquired TDO Software, the maker of The Digital Office (TDO) endodontic practice management software. TDO Founder and President Gary Carr,

ADA chooses new president-elect, 2nd VP

2018-10-22

The ADA chose Chad Gehani, DDS, as president-elect and elected Craig Herre, DDS, as second vice president at the recent meeting of the ADA House

Dental Excellence Awards voting continues

2018-10-22

Hundreds of your colleagues have already taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it’s your turn. Be sure to cast

5 key takeaways for dental implant imaging

2018-10-21

Dental imaging is getting better all the time, but how do you know that your implant planning and treatment tools are accurate? Top dental implantology

Week in Review: Christensen on increasing revenue | Excellence Awards voting | Sedation safety

2018-10-18

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dr. Gordon Christensen is the pre-eminent voice of the dental industry. He offers a comprehensive look at ways your practice can increase both