Poll: Parents not receiving dental visit advice for kids
2018-02-19
More than half of almost 800 U.S. parents surveyed in a new poll did not receive guidance from their child’s physician or a dentist about
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Study: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain
2018-02-19
Postoperative pain is a reason many patients avoid implant treatment. Researchers wanted to see if giving patients a single dose of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ADA, CDC webinar summarizes dentists’ role in opioid crisis
2018-02-15
Two pain management experts discussed the role of dentists in the opioid crisis during a February 14 webinar jointly hosted by the ADA and the
Single-session root canals cut harmful bacteria in kids
2018-02-15
A single session of endodontic treatment on primary teeth can reduce the prevalence of harmful bacteria in root canals, a new study has found. Previous
Week in Review: FTC proposes big 3 penalties | Dentistry after dark? | Perio production
2018-02-15
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust complaint against the three largest distributors in dentistry: Henry Schein, Patterson Companies,
New products: Premier launches instrument line
2018-02-14
Premier Dental has launched its new PremierAir line of hygiene and diagnostic instruments. The PremierAir scaler and curette. Image courtesy of Premier Dental. The instruments
Newer, higher translucency ceramics show reduced masking
2018-02-14
Knowing the translucency levels and masking properties of pressable ceramics can be useful for choosing the right material for an aesthetically pleasing restoration. To learn
Zirconia ceramic outlasts other materials in new study
2018-02-12
A new study investigating the fracture resistance of restorative materials found that the strength of zirconia ceramic restorations rivaled that of intact teeth. Zirconia ceramic
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain
2018-02-11
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Postoperative pain is a reason some patients avoid implant treatment. But would taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) just
Week in Review: 4 hygienist team challenges | OTC opioids | DSO leadership
2018-02-08
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Any dental practice can have communication and teamwork issues, such as gossiping, passive-aggressive behavior, favoritism, and more. How do you address these
Zest Dental acquired by investment firm
2018-02-08
Zest Dental Solutions has been acquired by an international investment firm. The company was acquired by BC Partners from previous owners Avista Capital Partners. Zest
The over-the-counter opioid epidemic?
2018-02-07
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a somewhat unprecedented action regarding the retail packaging of a popular over-the-counter (OTC) antidiarrheal product. In a
