Mo. adult Medicaid dental services may receive funding
2016-01-05
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced on January 5 that an estimated $35 million to be collected from delinquent taxpayers in the state will pay for
dental specialties
Lares launches ProStyle handpiece line
2016-01-03
Lares Research has introduced a new ProStyle line of high-speed handpieces. The 557 ProStyle handpiece. Image courtesy of Lares Research. The new handpieces have improved
AACD seeks Evy award nominations
2016-01-03
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards, also known as the Evy. The awards publicly
Many children not getting preventive dental care
2015-12-29
A study of more than 97 million dental claims by the Delta Dental Plans Association found that two-thirds of children at higher risk of developing
OHA to honor Dr. Michael Alfano
2015-12-28
Oral Health America (OHA) will honor Michael Alfano, DMD, PhD, with the Tribute Award at its 26th annual Gala & Benefit in February. The event
ACP releases guidelines on dental restorations
2015-12-28
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has released clinical practice guidelines in the Journal of Prosthodontics (December 29, 2015) for patients with dental restorations. Patients
AAP Foundation seeks fellowship applications
2015-12-27
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation is seeking applications for its $50,000 Sunstar-AAP Foundation Research Fellowship program. The fellowship is intended to support specific
What are mouthguards actually used for?
2015-12-21
Technically speaking, mouthguards can be used for many things, but one of the most important things they can’t do is protect your patients against concussions.
Grant aids research into improving extraction outcomes
2015-12-20
The New Jersey Health Foundation/Nicholson Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Antonio Valdevit, PhD, to advance research into a medical device that could reduce
Week in Review: Dental dams and root canals; ICD-10; U.S. oral health
2015-12-17
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding
Many dentists don’t use dams during root canal therapy
2015-12-14
Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because
Nobel Biocare gets mixed ruling in patent lawsuit
2015-12-13
Nobel Biocare got a mixed ruling on its patent infringement lawsuit against Neodent USA, alleging infringement of two patents relating to the design of Nobel
