Sprig Oral Health names new CEO

2017-08-21

Sprig Oral Health Technologies has named Brenda Hansen as its new CEO. Hansen previously served as executive director of EZPEDO, Sprig’s previous brand. She was

Week in Review: Higher case acceptance; plus hard-tissue lasers and a plan for Calif.

2017-08-17

Dear DrBicuspid Member, What’s the biggest obstacle to patient case acceptance? Is it money or insurance? Is it scheduling issues? Maybe patients’ lack of understanding

Straumann acquires ClearCorrect for $150M

2017-08-16

Straumann Group has acquired clear aligner manufacturer ClearCorrect. The acquisition price was approximately $150 million, and the deal is expected to be finalized before the

Do surface roughness changes predict enamel loss?

2017-08-14

If enamel erosion could be accurately measured, preventive measures could be taken to preserve tooth enamel. However, there are no in vivo diagnostic tests to

Week in Review: Key dental therapist outcomes; plus periodontitis & sealant effectiveness

2017-08-10

Dear DrBicuspid Member, In the first study to look at the long-term outcomes of communities served by dental therapists, researchers from the University of Washington

Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids’ teeth

2017-08-09

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also

NIH grant funds genetic research on teeth placement

2017-08-09

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted more than $1.7 million to a University of Utah researcher to identify how genetic mutations influence a

Periodontal disease linked to increased cancer risk

2017-08-08

Periodontal disease is associated with a 14% increase in cancer risk among older women, according to the results of a new study. Periodontal disease also

Case report: Orthodontic brace wire found in bowel

2017-08-08

You might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient’s mouth, but what about in their abdomen? Physicians in Australia found a piece of

Texas reaches $300K settlement with Henry Schein

2017-08-07

The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Henry Schein over allegations of anticompetitive practices. A lawsuit alleged that Henry Schein violated

Case report: Overuse of denture fixative causes rare neurological disorder

2017-08-07

What’s in the denture fixative your patients use? Are they using it excessively? And could it lead to long-term health issues? For one 62-year-old patient

Do sealants deliver as promised for caries prevention?

2017-08-07

Sealants are commonly used for caries prevention, but are they all effective? With new sealant materials on the market, researchers updated a previous comprehensive review