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

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