Finding the real causes of our patient’s problems

2017-10-10

If your patient told you he or she had heartburn and took an antacid to treat it, that would be easy, wouldn’t it? Most of

Carious tissue removal strategies get an update

2017-10-09

The best strategies for carious tissue removal have changed, but are you up-to-date on the latest clinical recommendations? Dentists should focus on improved treatment outcomes

NIDCR names recipients of $1M per year long-term awards

2017-10-08

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded four researchers approximately $1 million per year for projects focused on deepening understanding of dental,

Week in Review: U.S. dental spending rises; plus wedge-shaped defects and presenting treatment

2017-10-05

Dear DrBicuspid Member, The amount the U.S. spends on dental healthcare continues to rise, according to new data from the California Health Care Foundation. Americans

Glass ionomer cement not ideal for wedge-shaped defects

2017-10-02

Restoring a wedge-shaped defect? You may not want to use glass ionomer cement (GIC). A new study found that the cement was not as clinically

NYU researcher awarded $3.7M to develop restorative materials

2017-10-02

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a New York University (NYU) researcher two grants totaling nearly $3.7 million to develop restorative dentistry

FDA expands the opioids covered by risk mitigation strategy

2017-09-28

So-called “immediate-release” opioid pain medications will now be subject to more stringent requirements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help stem the

Week in Review: Is instrument noise hurting your health? Plus CBCT use and per-chair production

2017-09-28

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Is the noise in your office or laboratory affecting you? Researchers assessed noise levels in both environments and found that the presence

Dentsply Sirona acquires gutta-percha firm

2017-09-27

Dentsply Sirona has acquired Healthdent Technologies. Healthdent is a gutta-percha material technologies company. It has been globally supplying Dentsply Sirona with gutta-percha master cones for

Caffeine may be opioid alternative for implant therapy

2017-09-27

Can caffeine help solve the opioid crisis? Research suggests that acetaminophen with caffeine may be a viable alternative to opioids after dental implant treatment. In

Case report: 71-year-old patient with bleeding gums

2017-09-26

About a year ago I was asked to evaluate a patient who had bleeding gums that were not responding to a daily, high-quality oral hygiene

New product: Elevate Oral Care launches tinted SDF

2017-09-25

Elevate Oral Care has introduced a tinted version of its silver diamine fluoride (SDF) 38% product. Tinted Advantage Arrest makes it easier for the practitioner