How can you help patients who bite their nails?

2017-01-02

As dentists, we are all too familiar with particular oral health problems that could have been avoided if patients refrained from bad dental hygiene practices

Week in Review: Electronic claims submissions; top-read articles; and your retirement

2016-12-29

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Is your insurance company moving toward electronic claim submissions? Is your practice prepared for all the issues around electronic claim and attachment

Premier Dental adds new restorations package

2016-12-28

Premier Dental has released a new package for ceramic restorations. The company’s rotary tooth preparation, tissue management, and finishing/polishing products are included in the package,

NIDCR awards NYU researcher $1.9M to study enamel

2016-12-26

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a New York University (NYU) researcher a $1.9 million, five-year grant to study calcium

Week in Review: U.S. seniors lack dental coverage; implant surfaces; and pulp biomarkers

2016-12-22

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Season’s greetings from all of us at HuangshanDental.com. A new study analyzed access to dental care for Medicare beneficiaries, and the findings

Which treatments are most effective for caries prevention?

2016-12-21

How effective are various treatments for caries prevention such as fluoride varnishes and pit-and-fissure sealants? The authors of a new study reviewed high-level evidence on

Biomarkers show promise for pulpitis diagnosis

2016-12-20

Biomarkers found in pulp have the potential to improve the accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment of pulpitis, according to a new study. This may

Nanostructures appear to determine implant performance

2016-12-19

Differences between implant surfaces at the nanoscale level appear to at least partially determine which have a higher chance of success after an implant procedure,

Week in Review: EPA issues amalgam rules; Calif. pediatric sedation changes; and hygiene production

2016-12-15

Dear DrBicuspid Member, The biggest news of the week came at its close, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized standards to reduce

New product: TJA Health launches mouthrinse

2016-12-15

TJA Health has introduced a new remineralizing and whitening mouthrinse. The Plaque HD remineralizing mouthrinse strengthens and remineralizes tooth enamel and also whitens teeth, according

EPA finalizes dental amalgam rules

2016-12-15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater from dental practices into municipal