KaVo Kerr has launched its new SonicFill 3 SingleFill composite system. The composite system allows cavities to be filled in seconds. The sonic-activated, bulk-fill composite
Adolescents and young adults who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom teeth extractions are more than twice as likely to continue filling opioid prescriptions weeks
The ADA Foundation is raising funds throughout August to benefit patients with physical, medical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. Donated funds will be used to provide
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Multiple health advocacy organizations and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association are calling for the U.S. government to add dental benefits to Medicare.
An iron-containing nanoparticle successfully disrupted pathogenic biofilms and prevented tooth decay without harming surrounding oral tissues or biofilms in a new study. The findings potentially
If the U.S. government follows through on a threat to double tariffs on Chinese goods, China will retaliate by imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of
Knowing how likely CAD/CAM materials are to fracture can help direct treatment planning. A new study put seven such materials through a stress test to
What’s the best way to detect and measure caries? What are the pros and cons of some of the newer methods? To provide some answers,
With endodontic files, reciprocating mechanisms are claimed to improve cyclic resistance and fatigue by reversing the rotation direction for short periods of time. It is
Dear DrBicuspid Member, According to Zachary Hoard, JD, the interest in creating a small-group practice or dental service organization (DSO) has never been higher. He
Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can another measurement method offer more consistent results? Researchers reported that photoacoustic imaging
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2018. For the quarter (end-June 30), the company