Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Dentists and oral surgeons are always looking for better ways to reduce their patients’ pain after surgery, and a
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new warnings on codeine and tramadol medications that restrict their use for children. On April 20,
Preventing caries on occlusal surfaces of molars is a key preventive care objective in all patients, but especially for children and those from lower socioeconomic
3Shape announced that its indirect bonding application now digitally integrates with American Orthodontics’ (AO) bracket system. The exclusive integration allows practitioners to plan treatment using
When patients come to your office with what you diagnose as oral lichen planus, actinic keratosis, erythroplakia, or another oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD), they
Komet USA has launched its new Footsie composite polishers with thick ends that resemble feet. Footsies are designed with a spiral shape to prevent breaking
When patients need to have their impacted third molars extracted, many dentists choose to use either 4% articaine or 4% lidocaine hydrochloride to block their
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The biggest story this week in dentistry was the sale of Carestream Dental to a consortium of two private investment funds. Read
Research supports the benefits of minimally invasive dentistry for noncavitated carious lesions, but can providing such care damage your professional reputation and lower patient satisfaction?
The American Academy of Cariology (AAC) has launched. The aim of the nonprofit organization is to eradicate dental caries in the U.S. with a focus
A peptide found in saliva may be the key to helping implants integrate with surrounding cells faster. Researchers found that oral cavity cells exposed to