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Imaging offers perspective on third-molar extractions
By Tony Edwards
When considering whether to extract an impacted third molar, imaging might help guide your treatment decision. Researchers studied almost 1,200 clinical images of impacted third molars and came to some surprising conclusions about when extraction was appropriate.
April 24, 2018
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The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures
By Lori Roniger
Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.
April 23, 2018
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Barriers to 3D printing falling
By Tony Edwards
With the advent of 3D printers that cost less than $5,000, one of the biggest barriers for general dental practices to use this technology has fallen, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco on April 20.
April 22, 2018
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The future is now: Part 2 -- VR in the dental clinic
By Theresa Pablos
The dental clinic may be the perfect place to test two of the greatest, therapeutic capabilities of virtual reality (VR): the ability to reduce pain and mitigate fear. Find out how one dentist is using VR headsets in his clinic to transform the traditional dentist visit.
April 22, 2018
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The future is now: Part 1 -- VR is poised to revolutionize dentistry
By Theresa Pablos
Ready dentist one? Virtual reality (VR) is poised to change the way dentists learn, practice, and interact with patients. See how this technology is taking hold in schools and clinic -- it may change the dental clinic experience sooner than you think.
April 19, 2018
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Ortoplus Group accepts Planmeca Emerald scans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodontic manufacturer Ortoplus Group has begun accepting scans from the Planmeca Emerald intraoral scanner.
April 17, 2018
What do you need to know about teledentistry? Part 2
By Dr. Marty Jablow
While teledentistry can play a key role in reducing access-to-care issues, it also has real potential is in the private practice sector, writes Dr. Marty Jablow. In the second part of this series, he examines six scenarios in which teledentistry may play a growing role sooner than you think.
April 11, 2018
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Dental products featured on proposed U.S. tariff list
By Tony Edwards
The dental industry has gotten caught up in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, with a number of key dental products showing up on a list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them.
April 3, 2018
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What do you need to know about teledentistry? Part 1
By Dr. Marty Jablow
Whether it be in a public health setting or a private practice environment, the main barriers to access to care are time, distance, efficiency, and cost. It is possible to overcome these barriers in an efficient, affordable, and secure manner by using the promising technology of teledentistry, writes Dr. Marty Jablow in the first of a two-part series.
April 2, 2018
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Legal Cases: Implant placement into the maxillary sinus
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A group practice's dentists proposed a treatment plan of three implants for a 60-year-old man with missing teeth. However, after the implants were placed, an x-ray showed one of the implants projected beyond the bony floor of the patient's sinuses. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler write, sometimes there is a difference between acceptable clinical practice and what a jury may see.
March 13, 2018
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Dentsply Sirona reports increased sales, overall loss in Q4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has reported increased net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and all of 2017. However, the company posted an overall loss for the quarter and for the year.
March 1, 2018
Patterson reports lower dental sales in Q3
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Companies reported lower sales in its dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
February 28, 2018
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