7T MRI may release mercury from amalgam fillings

2018-06-26

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7-tesla magnet strength may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings, according to a new study published online June 26 in

Endodontics Insider: Resilon bests gutta-percha at preventing root fractures

2018-06-26

Dear Endodontics Insider, Gutta-percha is often considered the gold standard for obturating root canals, but a polymer-based filling material may be better at preventing vertical

Second Opinion: A crucial study on fluoride produces silence

2018-06-25

Although the leading health and medical organizations such as the ADA, the World Health Organization, and the American Academy of Pediatrics endorse community water fluoridation,

U.S. House overwhelmingly passes opioid reform bill

2018-06-21

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that addresses the ongoing opioid epidemic. The bill, titled the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that

Which endo file is best for reducing post-op pain?

2018-06-21

Not all endodontic files are equal when it comes to reducing pain after root canal treatment. A new study found that patients reported less pain

New AAP staging system aims to improve perio treatment

2018-06-21

A new staging and grading system for periodontitis and classifying peri-implant diseases and conditions is one of the highlights of a publication on June 21

Week in Review: New perio system | Is water fluoridation effective? | Kids’ dental fear

2018-06-21

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Periodontitis classification has gotten its first update in 20 years. A new staging and grading system for periodontitis is one of the

New product: Nobel Biocare debuts ceramic implants

2018-06-20

Nobel Biocare has launched its NobelPearl ceramic implants at the EuroPerio9 meeting in Amsterdam. The two-piece, screw-retained implant system was designed for patients who prefer

New product: Osstell debuts implant treatment tool

2018-06-20

Implant stability measurement developer Osstell has introduced a new tool to guide implant treatments. The Osstell Beacon helps practitioners measure implant stability and guide treatment

How effective is water fluoridation at preventing caries?

2018-06-19

Recent research is scant on the dental health effects of water fluoridation in the U.S., despite the public health importance of this intervention. Therefore, the

Kids with siblings fear dentist more than only children

2018-06-18

Family structure may partly influence whether children experience dental fear and anxiety, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that children with

Managing pain for the adolescent brain

2018-06-17

Fast cars, unprotected sex, and opioid addiction? Adolescent brains are wired so that teenagers and young adults are more likely take risks and are more