Bisco adds new bulk-fill composite
2018-04-12
Bisco has launched its new Reveal HD Bulk composite composite. Reveal HD Bulk is a light-cured, bulk-fill composite for restorations. The product allows for faster
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Does IV acetaminophen offer pain relief after third-molar surgery?
2018-04-10
Is intravenous (IV) acetaminophen a viable pain management option after third-molar extraction? In a recent study, researchers tested intravenous acetaminophen against a placebo of IV
New products: Geistlich launches 2 new collagen membranes
2018-04-10
Geistlich Pharma North America has introduced two new resorbable collagen membranes. The Bio-Gide Compressed and the Bio-Gide Shape have the same biological properties as the
Review advises conservative approach for painful TMD
2018-04-10
What’s the best way to manage pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? Authors of a recent review propose a conservative approach that includes multiple
New product: Exocad debuts CAD/CAM software for same-day restorations
2018-04-09
Exocad has released new CAD/CAM software designed to create restorations in a single visit. ChairsideCAD features a step-by-step guide for creating same-day restorations, including inlays,
Week in Review: Top 10 DSOs | Patients’ top 4 dental fears | Dental products on tariff list
2018-04-05
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Which dental service/support organization (DSO) is the largest in the U.S.? Is it Heartland, Aspen, or another company? Our updated list of
Dental products featured on proposed U.S. tariff list
2018-04-03
The dental industry has gotten caught up in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, with a number of key dental products showing up
The 4 pillars of health
2018-04-03
Statistically, we might be living longer in the U.S. today than ever before, but we are developing chronic diseases that significantly interfere with the quality
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Does IV acetaminophen offer relief after third-molar surgery?
2018-04-03
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Is intravenous (IV) acetaminophen a viable pain management option after third-molar extraction? In a recent study, researchers tested this
Study: Positive results for placing restorations in schools
2018-04-02
Should restorations be added to school-based sealant programs? A new study found that a school-based caries prevention program in which hygienists place interim therapeutic restorations
Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates
2018-04-01
Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient’s race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider
JADA: Dentists are prescribing more opioids than ever
2018-03-29
The number of opioids prescribed by dentists appears to be increasing over time, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental