Sheri’s Solutions: Flossing debate

2017-04-06

“It’s interesting how the flossing debate left the news so quickly,” a very astute patient opined the other day. He continued, “I don’t understand how

Can improving oral health prolong life after menopause?

2017-04-06

Are postmenopausal women with periodontitis or edentulism at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and death? A large prospective study examined the risk of cardiovascular disease

Week in Review: Oral health in postmenopausal and pregnant women; plus a new legal case

2017-04-06

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Are postmenopausal women with periodontitis or edentulism at a greater risk of heart disease and death? A new study from the Journal

Dental groups say mouthguards are cost-effective

2017-04-04

Five dental organizations are working together during National Facial Protection Month in April to educate parents, caregivers, and coaches about how to prevent head and

Why do pregnant women have more dental problems?

2017-04-02

Pregnant women are believed to face an increased risk of gingival bleeding and tooth decay. But when during pregnancy do these changes occur, and could

Facts in the past, present, and future

2017-03-29

I have a problem. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. I am a believer in learning from the past. As a matter of fact, I don’t think a

New materials designed to fight pathogens, reduce caries

2017-03-29

The development of secondary caries and bacterial acid formation leads to many dental restoration failures. However, researchers are concocting clever new polymer-based dental materials, some

Product highlights from IDS 2017: Part 2

2017-03-27

COLOGNE, GERMANY – Dental journalist Kevin Henry attended the 2017 International Dental Show (IDS) and saw a number of new technologies at the meeting. The

New product: Brasseler launches instrument line

2017-03-27

Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has launched a new line of diamond burs and refinement instruments. The Winter Restorative Concepts line was designed

New product: Planmeca offers entry-level milling unit

2017-03-26

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has introduced an entry-level milling unit. PlanMill 30 S milling unit. Image courtesy of Planmeca. PlanMill 30 S is a high-speed,

Trump administration to create opioid commission

2017-03-26

The Trump administration is forming a national commission to combat opioid addiction. The commission will be chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; the appointment

Product highlights from IDS 2017: Part 1

2017-03-26

COLOGNE, GERMANY – As part of his opening statements during the Henry Schein press conference at the International Dental Show (IDS), Stanley Bergman, the company’s