Read with caution: DrBicuspid’s 5 scariest case reports
2022-10-30
Ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night may be what you think about on Halloween, but the biggest scares may happen right
dental specialties
What’s the best anesthetic technique for pulp therapy in kids?
2022-10-27
Buccal infiltration with 4% articaine may achieve a comparable anesthetic effect to inferior alveolar nerve block with 2% lidocaine when performing pulp therapy in kids’
Researchers developing probe to rapidly detect gum disease
2022-10-25
Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. are developing a dental probe, which is believed to be the first of its kind, that
How much do ads affect the idea of an ideal smile?
2022-10-25
Evidence shows that people are judged on their appearance, whether we like it or not. But how much do advertisements influence what we think of
#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok
2022-10-24
A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The
Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram
2022-10-24
Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor’s case, her profile also serves as an outlet
Trending: Botox for bruxism
2022-10-24
Many people are familiar with Botox to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. But studies published in Neurology and Pain Research Management show that
3M Oral Care debuts new matrix system
2022-10-23
Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M Oral Care has introduced a new custom matrix system that aims to make composite placement less stressful and more predictable. When using
Week in Review: New AAOMS guidance | Systemic complications after dental care | What patients will do to avoid a root canal
2022-10-21
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has updated its guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Our
Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites
2022-10-20
To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But
AAOMS publishes updated MRONJ guidance
2022-10-19
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has updated its guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a rare yet serious
What people would do to avoid a root canal
2022-10-17
Patients report they would go to surprising lengths to avoid a root canal procedure, including temporarily giving up social media or letting clinicians get a
