The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

2016-11-06

Since the start of October, companies have introduced new products ranging from a nasal anesthetic to a portable scanner, and more. Here is our monthly

Alberta dental association revises sedation policy

2016-11-06

Dentists in the Canadian province of Alberta are no longer allowed to administer deep sedation or general anesthesia to patients while performing dental treatments, according

Week in Review: Vitamins and gum disease; oral health and pregnancy; and pediatric anxiety

2016-11-03

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Your team and you are busy. Sometimes, when you are taking a patient’s health history, you might not ask about what supplements

America’s ToothFairy opens online auction

2016-11-02

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation is holding a virtual ball and online auction through November 15. Prizes include the following dental equipment and

Should procedures requiring sedation be combined for kids?

2016-11-01

Should children who need both dental and medical procedures that require general anesthesia have the procedures completed under one anesthesia session? Researchers wondered if limiting

AACD award program seeks nominations

2016-10-31

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Celebration of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize dental professionals who make a

Can CBCT help reduce root canal surprises?

2016-10-31

Surprises in root canal therapy, such as additional canals on an incisor, can disrupt the best-laid treatment plans. But can cone-beam CT (CBCT) help? As

Are periodontitis patients at risk for atrial fibrillation?

2016-10-31

Are patients with periodontitis more likely to be at risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL)? In the first population-based study to look

Study: Dental visits cut pneumonia risk

2016-10-27

Patients with regularly scheduled dental visits are less likely to come down with pneumonia, according to a new study. Researchers studied data from more than

Keystone launches clear thermoplastic resin

2016-10-27

Keystone Industries has introduced a clear thermoplastic resin. Clearmet is designed for clear partial dentures and is made of monomer-free, nonallergic material that is stain-resistant

Week in Review: Pneumonia and dental visits; new dental app; and orthodontics ruling

2016-10-27

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Did you know that a million Americans are diagnosed with pneumonia each year and that 50,000 die from it? However, patients with

Brasseler releases new handpiece

2016-10-26

Brasseler USA has released a new handpiece, the NL4500. The handpiece features a 45° angle head for improved visibility and posterior access, such as for