FDA warns that buprenorphine causes dental problems
2022-01-12
The use of transmucosal buprenorphine, a drug prescribed to treat opioid use disorder and pain, may cause dental problems, according to a warning issued January
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Blindness case prompts call to delay oral surgery after COVID-19
2022-01-11
A recent case report detailed an incident in which a man went blind after a tooth extraction. The experience led the authors to call for
What dentistry has learned about TMDs, orthodontics in 30 years
2022-01-10
In the past 30 years, dentistry has learned that conventional orthodontic treatments do not cure or cause temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to an article published
NYU Pain Research Center names new director
2022-01-09
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry’s new Pain Research Center has named Rajesh Khanna, PhD, as its director. Before joining NYU, Khanna was
Pulpdent secures 2 patents for calcium phosphate molecule
2022-01-09
Pulpdent has secured two U.S. patents for a stabilized calcium phosphate molecule called methacrylate-functionalized calcium phosphate. When mixed into dental composite, the molecule supports tooth
Week in Review: Top U.S. state for dental health | Doctor-to-doctor identity theft | New dental sterilization device
2022-01-07
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Do you know which state in the U.S. has the best dental health? You may be surprised by the results of a
Rock Dental Brands acquires 10 dental clinics
2022-01-06
Arkansas-based Rock Dental Brands recently acquired 10 clinics in Arkansas and Missouri, bringing its total number of clinics to 94 across three states. The Missouri
USOSM announces partnership, board of director changes
2022-01-06
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has partnered with Northwest Florida Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and restructured its board of directors in response to the company’s
What to consider before using bone grafts in patients
2022-01-05
Clinicians must consider their patients’ personal, religious, and humanitarian values to ensure using specific bone grafts does not violate their beliefs, according to an article
Align Technology donates $1M to AAOF
2022-01-05
Align Technology has donated $1 million to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) in support of quality education and research that leads to excellence
Biolase, EdgeEndo root canal device gets FDA nod
2022-01-05
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Biolase and EdgeEndo’s laser-assisted microfluidic irrigation device for disinfecting root canals. Built upon
Ultradent donates to Ky. tornado relief
2022-01-04
Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has donated 10% of all domestic sales from December 16 to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky. Ultradent sent the funds
