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4 oral healthcare points for your pregnant patients
By Lori Roniger
What is the most important information to communicate to your pregnant patients? In observance of National Women's Health Week, DrBicuspid.com spoke to dentists and obstetricians about how pregnant women can best take care of their own oral health and that of their children. Some recommendations have evolved and may surprise you.
May 16, 2017
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Which fixation system performs best over the long term?
By Tony Edwards
Oral surgeons and other dental practitioners faced with a challenging presentation in orthognathic and reconstructive surgery will often consider either a titanium fixation system or a biodegradable system. Researchers from the Netherlands wanted to compare the two systems and see which performed better over the long term.
May 16, 2017
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Are transplanted third molars an implant alternative?
By Tony Edwards
The autotransplantation of third molars has been called a feasible, fast, and economical alternative to an implant when a suitable donor tooth is available. But how do these teeth hold up over the long term, and what kind of socket is best for their placement?
May 15, 2017
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FTC launches website to help small businesses protect computers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new website to help small businesses, including dental practices, protect their computers and networks.
May 11, 2017
Microthreaded-neck implants produce less bone loss
By Lori Roniger
Previous studies have found that the use of implants with a rough surface and microthreaded neck may reduce crestal bone loss compared with other implant types, but this positive effect is subject to various factors. To take a closer look at this important issue, a new systematic review examined high-quality research on the topic.
May 4, 2017
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Biolase reports flat revenue for Q1
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase reported flat revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2017.
May 3, 2017
Study tests particle-filled resins for partial crowns
By Tony Edwards
What materials do you use for single-tooth, partial-crown restorations? Particle-filled composite resin CAD/CAM materials are a promising addition to practitioner's toolbox, but do they hold up over time? Researchers tested 42 partial-crown restorations over two years to see how well these restorations performed.
May 3, 2017
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Products to look for at CDA Presents 2017 in Anaheim: Part 2
By Tony Edwards
A highlight of the California Dental Association's (CDA) upcoming CDA Presents 2017 meeting in Anaheim, CA, will be the many products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a preview of these products.
May 1, 2017
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Products to look for at CDA Presents 2017 in Anaheim: Part 1
By Tony Edwards
A highlight of the California Dental Association's upcoming CDA Presents 2017 meeting in Anaheim, CA, will be the many products being featured in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a preview of endodontic, hygiene, and imaging products on display. Look for part two on Tuesday.
April 30, 2017
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What you need to know about 3D printing in dentistry
By Lori Roniger
Want to print teeth for your patients? Dentists discussed how 3D printing is changing dentistry at the recent 3DHeals 2017 conference in San Francisco. Printing teeth and dentures may be just beyond our capabilities at present, but as costs come down it will become a reality in the near future.
April 24, 2017
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New implant coating reduces bacterial growth, adhesion
By Theresa Pablos
Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented biofilm growth and adhesion in a recent study.
April 20, 2017
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Which patient characteristics lead to CBCT motion artifacts?
By Tony Edwards
When patients move or squirm during cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans, motion artifacts can appear on the image, reducing image quality and making treatment planning difficult. A new study looked at which patient characteristics contributed to causing motion artifacts.
April 19, 2017
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