Week in Review: Insurance convergence; plus recurrent endo issues and removing implant biofilms
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The medical and dental insurance markets have operated in separate silos for decades. But that could start to change — and sooner
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The medical and dental insurance markets have operated in separate silos for decades. But that could start to change — and sooner
Orthopedic device firm Stryker and 3D printing company 3D Systems have inked an exclusive distribution agreement for virtual surgical planning (VSP) and anatomical models for
Do you know the best practices for managing recurrent endodontic issues? Researchers of a new study found that individual practitioners often changed their minds regarding
Patients with severe periodontal disease have a 24% greater risk of developing cancer than patients with no or mild periodontal disease, according to a new
Vita North America has launched new shade liquids. The Vita Zirconia YZ HT Shade Liquid kit. Image courtesy of Vita North America. The Vita Zirconia
Monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide, or capnography, may be able to prevent severe adverse events in moderately sedated patients, according to a new review published in
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $23.9 million settlement on January 10 with dental service organization (DSO) Benevis and its Kool
Here is an account that unfolds like the best science fiction tale ever written. It’s the relationship between bacteria and mitochondria and eventually gum disease.
A new study adds to existing evidence that maintaining better oral health can reduce the risk of cancer. Researchers identified links between certain periodontal pathogens
Core-carrier obturation may be a viable alternative to conventional root canal obturation techniques. A new systematic review found that the core-carrier method had the same
When faced with the need to restore primary teeth, the development of CAD/CAM systems and materials offers new treatment possibilities. But do these materials suffer
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) was developed to treat caries in children living in areas where electricity, trained healthcare workers, and care facilities are limited. While