Beware of ‘tooth fairy science’ in dental research

2017-10-25

Does periodontal disease in pregnant women lead to miscarriages? If mothers-to-be are exposed to fluoride, will their children have low IQs? Such findings are often

Ortek gets FDA clearance for cavity detection device

2017-10-24

Ortek Therapeutics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Ortek ECD, an electronic cavity detection device. The Ortek ECD

Opro signs mouthguard licensing deal with UFC

2017-10-24

Mouthguard manufacturer Opro has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The agreement grants U.K.-based Opro the right to provide custom

ADA 2017: What determines if carious tissue should be removed?

2017-10-22

ATLANTA – When you are considering whether to remove carious tissue in your pediatric patients, evidence-based research suggests that you should make your clinical decision

Study: Corrective surgery may benefit TMD patients

2017-10-19

Do you have patients with dentofacial deformities who also have a pre-existing temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? If you are concerned about finding the best way to

AAID elects new officers, trustees

2017-10-19

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has elected several new officers and trustees during its recent 2017 annual meeting in Chicago. David Hochberg, DDS,

Week in Review: 1st day highlights from ADA; sleep apnea screening; and TMD surgery

2017-10-19

Dear DrBicuspid Member, ATLANTA – Our coverage of the 2017 ADA annual meeting begins with highlights of the first day, industry news, and clinical session

Anticoagulants: To bleed or not to bleed?

2017-10-17

The debate over the discontinuation of anticoagulant agents before and after dental procedures has raged for many years now, with strong arguments on both sides

AAPD panel conditionally recommends SDF

2017-10-16

The use of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a topical treatment for cavities in pediatric patients has been conditionally recommended by the American Academy

Buffered lidocaine appears to have clinical benefits

2017-10-15

A lower dose of buffered lidocaine may be more effective than a higher but nonbuffered dose of the local anesthetic, according to new research presented

OsteoReady names new CEO, chairman

2017-10-12

Implant company OsteoReady has named Robert Gottlander, DDS, as its new CEO. Marc Nevins, DMD, has been named as the company’s chairman. Dr. Gottlander serves as

New product: Nobel Biocare debuts arch system at AAOMS

2017-10-11

Nobel Biocare has launched the Trefoil arch system at the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) 2017 annual meeting in San Francisco. The system