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
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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
3Shape updates CAD/CAM software
2018-06-17
3Shape has launched the latest version of its Dental System CAD/CAM software. Dental System 2018 adds a number of new features, such as the ability
Week in Review: Dental products on tariff list | Making an inviting office | Why more tooth decay?
2018-06-14
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The dental industry received mixed news today in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, as many dental products were taken
Dental imaging products remain on U.S tariff list
2018-06-14
The dental industry received mixed news in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, as many dental products were taken off the list of
Why do we have more tooth decay now?
2018-06-12
Sometimes when my patients ask me about what they should eat, I give them a little background information. I remember going to the Smithsonian Institute
Green tea mouthwash may help patients with gingivitis
2018-06-12
Green tea-based mouthwashes may rival chlorhexidine for some patients, a systematic review found. Patients with plaque-induced gingivitis who used a green tea-based mouthwash had plaque