U.K. dentists left to fix dental tourism gone wrong
2022-07-26
U.K. dentists are picking up the pieces from a rise in dental tourism. A new survey from the British Dental Association (BDA) reflects the rising
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One denture system’s drawbacks leave patients out of trial
2022-07-24
Researchers compared the clinical outcome of one digital dentures system with that of conventional dentures in an article published July 16 in the Journal of
TikTok’s #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications
2022-07-19
#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people’s dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by
4 surprising factors that affect teeth whitening success
2022-07-18
You may already know that the bleaching agent used and the exposure time affect the success of teeth whitening procedures, but these factors are the
The science behind teeth whitening methods
2022-07-18
Patients are increasingly seeking dental esthetics, and teeth whitening procedures are a conservative means to improve dental esthetics. As patients become more aware of dental
Week in Review: Hypnotized dental patient | Too much dental debt | Call for CMS to expand Medicare dental coverage
2022-07-08
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment.
Autism linked to higher risk of dentoalveolar trauma
2022-07-05
Patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more susceptible to oral pathology, including dentoalveolar trauma. Researchers assessed the risk of dentoalveolar trauma in patients
Affordable Dentures & Implants opens new Mich. practice
2022-06-23
Affordable Dentures & Implants recently opened a new practice in Woodhaven, MI, focusing on tooth replacement services such as extractions, implants, and dentures. The practice,
Septodont launches new version of Biodentine
2022-06-21
Septodont has introduced an updated version of its dentin restoration system Biodentine. Biodentine XP aims to ensure a consistent mix due to its proprietary mixer
TikTok trend may harm tooth enamel
2022-06-20
A trending recipe that mixes flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called healthier alternative to soda has gone viral on social media
Do’s and don’ts for optimum oral health in later life
2022-06-20
According to the United Nations, 2021-2030 has been proclaimed the “United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging.” With already more than 1 billion people age 60
Amalgam fillings may expose patients to high levels of mercury
2022-06-14
The number of dental amalgam filling surfaces in the mouths of U.S. adults may be linked to high amounts of mercury exposure, according to a
