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
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
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
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
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 Solutions has been acquired by an international investment firm. The company was acquired by BC Partners from previous owners Avista Capital Partners. Zest
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
How well does your root canal sealer do its job? Researchers compared the 3D microporosities and sealing abilities of two sealers, one relatively new and
Graduate dental students took a selfie with two severed heads used for medical research during a training workshop at Yale University in New Haven, CT,
Severe tooth wear can cause a number of problems for patients, but minimally invasive options to restore worn teeth are limited. A new study, however,
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Which U.S. states have the best and the worst overall dental health? Which states have the lowest and highest concentrations of dentists?
Teeth grinding during sleep is fairly common, but dentists typically can’t do much to help patients. Enter Botox, a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles and