Do resins in sealants pose a long-term health issue?

2018-01-02

Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may

Week in Review: Dentures and quality of life; plus the domino effect and scheduling systems

2017-12-28

Dear DrBicuspid Member, The type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related

Implant-retained dentures tied to higher quality of life

2017-12-28

The type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related quality of life.

Is computer-guided implant placement really better?

2017-12-27

Is computer-guided implant placement actually better than conventional implant procedures? Are guided protocols preferred for certain situations? While the technology certainly offers significant promise, a

With lasers, there’s hope for peri-implantitis treatment

2017-12-26

Much like endosseous titanium implants changed the realm of implant dentistry, advances in technology hold the key to solving one of today’s most pressing issues

Week in Review: Hygienists as influencers; plus ceramic implants and billing system questions

2017-12-21

Dear DrBicuspid Member, It’s a mistake to think that doctors are the only influencers in dental practices, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his new Practice

Sonendo names new CFO

2017-12-21

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has named Michael Watts as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Watts most recently served as CFO for HydraFacial, a manufacturer

New products: GuardLab debuts 2 new products

2017-12-20

Sports technology company GuardLab has announced two new products: a boil-and-bite mouthguard and a home digital impression kit. The Apex mouthguard was designed for younger

Periodontal treatment could reduce gastric cancer risk

2017-12-20

Can failing to floss regularly increase your patients’ risk of gastric cancer? A new study investigated the relationship between the presence of precancerous gastric lesions

Temporary healing abutments stand up to the test

2017-12-20

Implant healing abutments (IHAs) appear to be safe to use immediately after implant placement, according to the findings of a new study. These temporary abutments

Align terminates interoperability contract with 3Shape

2017-12-19

Medical device company Align Technology will terminate its interoperability contract with 3Shape as of January 17, 2018. The termination means Align will not accept digital

New product: Brasseler adds polishers to Brio line

2017-12-19

Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new composite and ceramic single-use polishers to its Brio line. BrioShine Feather Lite composite and ceramic