Rabia Mughal[email protected]Orofacial PainEarly dental consult plays important role in treating orofacial painA team of Japanese researchers who looked at more than 200 patients with orofacial pain has found that early consultation with a dentist is useful in arriving at a differential diagnosis and preventing this pain from becoming a chronic problem.November 2, 2014HomePanasonic power brush removes more plaque than manual brushThe Panasonic EW-DL90 power toothbrush was more effective than a manual toothbrush at plaque removal, according to a study by researchers from the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research and published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. But both toothbrushes produced similar papillary bleeding scores after three weeks of brushing.May 5, 2014Patient CommunicationStudy: Dentists often unaware of dissatisfied patientsWhile most patients are satisfied with their dental care, dentists are often unaware when patients are dissatisfied with some aspect of their treatment or visit, according to a new study that looked at how well patient satisfaction aligns with dentists' views.April 15, 2014WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderApril 1, 2014PeriodonticsStudy: Dental professionals view periodontics differentlyA new study that surveyed periodontists, hygienists, and general practitioners about the scope of periodontics found that most agreed surgical treatment of advanced gum and bone infection is the most important therapeutic focus of periodontists, but there was disagreement over the importance of placing implants and related procedures.March 31, 2014Legal IssuesJADA: Guide for treating traumatized patientsA patient presents with orofacial injuries that seem suspicious, making you wonder if your patient has been the victim of abuse. What do you do next? A team of researchers has laid out a useful framework in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association that can guide you when treating potentially traumatized patients.March 9, 2014ImplantsStudy finds excellent outcomes with immediately placed implantsImmediate implant placement and provisionalization in the aesthetic zone results in excellent short-term treatment outcomes for survival and also minimal change of peri-implant tissue dimensions, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.February 23, 2014Oral CancerFDA's antismoking campaign shows graphic oral health 'costs'The FDA's first-ever public health education campaign to prevent and reduce tobacco use among at-risk young people ages 12 to 17 graphically depicts the oral health consequences of smoking.February 12, 2014Patient CommunicationStudy offers tips for effective communication with seniorsBy the year 2030, the number of U.S. adults 65 years or older will reach 72Â million, a 100% increase since 2000. Yet there are many barriers to effective communication with these patients in dental practices. Dental care providers can overcome these barriers by using communication strategies specially tailored to older patients, according to a new study.February 10, 2014HomeDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderFebruary 3, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 34Next PageTop StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse