DDS Lab, Dentegra form partnership
2017-02-01
Dental laboratory DDS Lab and Dentegra Insurance have partnered to offer discounted pricing on DDS products and services to the dental carrier’s participating dentists. DDS
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New product: Kerr launches irrigation system
2017-01-29
Kerr Endodontics has launched its new Endovac Pure irrigation system. The Endovac Pure irrigation system. Image courtesy of Kerr Endodontics. The Endovac Pure includes a
Henry Schein partners with GuardLab
2017-01-29
Henry Schein has announced a marketing partnership with sports technology company GuardLab. The companies announced they would show how mouthguards can protect athletes at events
Week in Review: SDF reimbursement in Calif.; sugar limits at school; and sleep apnea review
2017-01-26
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Two of our most-read stories this week focused on innovative methods of combating childhood caries. The California Department of Health Care Services
Implant pioneer Dr. Leonard Linkow dies
2017-01-26
Leonard Linkow, DDS, DMSc, died on January 26 at age 90. He was known as the father of oral implantology. Dr. Linkow was the only dentist
Calif. will reimburse for SDF for some kids
2017-01-25
To combat early childhood caries, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for some high-risk
Study measures time for in-office crown fabrication versus labs
2017-01-25
One question any office considering the purchase of a CAD/CAM system must ask is how much time will be saved during crown fabrication versus the
Endodontics Insider: Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?
2017-01-25
Dear Endodontics Insider, Major advancements have been made in nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments in recent years. But which type of rotary instrumentation works best?
New review casts doubt on sleep apnea treatments
2017-01-23
While screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often recommended as a practice benefit for dental offices, what are the benefits — and harms —
Biolase laser receives FDA clearance
2017-01-23
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Epic Pro laser system. The Epic Pro
Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?
2017-01-23
When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT (CBCT)? Also, who is
What can you say to reassure pediatric patients?
2017-01-22
Practitioners who provide more positive reinforcement and reassurance when speaking with pediatric patients were perceived by caregivers to be more patient-centered and empathetic, according to