Insurance claim trends in pediatric pulpal therapy
2022-11-16
The percentage of children undergoing pulpotomies and pulpectomies decreased from 2010 to 2020, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental
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Do More with Dia-Duo
2022-11-11
,Cordless obturation system increases ease of use while decreasing waste, ,,Handpieces, motors, apex locators, rotary fi les, irrigation solutions, sealers…these are just a few of the
The not-so-scary truth about root canals
2022-11-07
A root canal infection can be disruptive to a patient’s life, causing persistent pain and impacting the ability to bite and chew, concentrate, get through
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
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
Dentist settles case involving unneeded ‘baby root canals’ in kids
2022-10-06
A pediatric dentist, his dental service organization (DSO), and 13 affiliated practices will pay $753,457 to resolve allegations that dentists performed unnecessary “baby root canals”
Sonendo secures $63M in financing
2022-09-25
Dental technology firm Sonendo has secured $63 million in financing through a private investment initiative. Investors include Pura Vida Investments, First Light Asset Management, Blue
3 benefits of lasers for the modern dental practice
2022-08-22
Dental lasers can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a root canal procedure and other treatments compared to traditional high-and slow-speed handpieces. They
Successful Root Canal Therapy with EdgeOne Fire
2022-08-19
,While there are now many options for dentists and endodontists when it comes to file systems, choosing to integrate EdgeOne Fire reciprocating files into my
U.S. study links extractions, surgeries to endocarditis
2022-08-18
A notable link was found between invasive dental procedures, especially extractions and surgeries, and subsequent infective endocarditis in high-risk patients, according to a large U.S.
Week in Review: Dentigerous cyst found in infant | Dental tourism gone wrong | Root canals and a rare syndrome
2022-07-29
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A bone-encased dentigerous cyst was removed from a 6-month-old infant in New York. Our top story of the week covers the details
Root canals linked to rare Eagle syndrome
2022-07-28
Imaging aided in revealing that the rare Eagle syndrome, which is caused by a calcified stylohyoid ligament (SHL), may be linked to dental inflammatory events,
