Dental implant company Southern Implants has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for two new implants. The Zygan implant and the Oncology
The ADA has released the 2018 edition of Fluoridation Facts. The 114-page book is designed to help policymakers and the general public make informed decisions
Dear Cosmetic Dentistry Insider, Teeth become more translucent as we age, but is the same true for uncolored zirconia ceramic restorations? Researchers put four of
How does flossing compare with other interdental oral hygiene aids for maintaining periodontal health? Could the longstanding dominance of floss be heading for a further
Less than a third of children with oral pain saw a dentist before their parents went to a pharmacy for pain medication in a recent
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Too often, studies treat groups of participants as a single bloc rather than distinct individuals. A recent study tried to upend this
A recent study took an in-depth look at how cultural background and ethnic identity affect the oral health of U.S. Hispanics and Latinos. More than
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer were significantly more likely to be prescribed opioid medications than patients diagnosed with lung or colon cancer in
What if the invasiveness of orthodontic surgery could be supplanted by something kinder and gentler for patients with a severe malocclusion? Enter a novel developing
I have a pet peeve — professionals using their credentials to oversell products. They first present great information, but then they embellish it and sell
Gordon Christensen, DDS, MDS, PhD, spoke about composite restorations at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During his well-attended lecture, Dr. Christensen gave his
Dear DrBicuspid Member, If you’re using wet wipes to disinfect surfaces, it may be time to rethink your infection-control product. Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD, named
