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To fill or not to fill: That is the question
By Peter Blanchard, DDS, MBA
An article in the November 28 New York Times suggested that the advent of advanced diagnostic tools is prompting dental practitioners to "drill and fill" more than they need to and driving up patient costs as a result. But the real question is how to improve oral care in the absence of consistent guidelines for managing caries, according to Dr. Peter Blanchard, director of evidence-based practice at DentaQuest.
November 29, 2011
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Hu-Friedy launches color-coded scalers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hu-Friedy unveiled a new addition to its hand scaling line called Resin 8 Colors at the Greater New York Dental Meeting this week in New York City.
November 28, 2011
Intraoral camera IDs root canal orifices
By Kathy Kincade
A team of German researchers has developed a unique software tool that works in conjunction with an intraoral camera to automatically detect root canal orifices in human molars, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education.
November 28, 2011
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Thyroid collars recommended during cephalograms
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While employing a thyroid collar during lateral cephalometric exams does mask some landmarks, the findings of a new study suggest patients should wear them anyway.
November 27, 2011
Surgical drug shortages put patients at risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. is facing ongoing shortages of several critical anesthesia medications, which could have potentially serious effects on patient care and safety, according to a special report in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
November 27, 2011
Sirona launches laser-specific website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona Dental Systems has launched a website devoted to the company's SIROLaser line of products.
November 27, 2011
Oral analgesics & third-molar extractions: What works best?
By Rob Goszkowski
A study in the British Dental Journal comparing the efficacy of oral analgesics following third-molar extractions found that one drug combination in particular is most effective, although no single analgesic is effective in all patients, according to the authors.
November 27, 2011
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Triodent releases nonstick matrices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triodent has released SuperCurve nonstick matrices, featuring a pronounced horizontal and vertical curvature.
November 27, 2011
Consuming canned soup linked to high BPA levels
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has linked canned soup consumption with huge increases in urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations.
November 22, 2011
Study compares Diagnodent and Midwest Caries I.D.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Diagnodent was more accurate than the Midwest Caries I.D. in determining when teeth were free of occlusal caries, while the Midwest Caries I.D. more often revealed the presence of occlusal caries, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science.
November 21, 2011
AAE leadership contributes to dental PAC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the fourth year in a row, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Board of Directors became Capital Club members of the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC).
November 20, 2011
Chairside CR reader utilizes tablet computer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3DISC Imaging, a manufacturer of digital imaging products, has developed the FireCR Dental Reader, a compact imaging system for reading computed radiography (CR) images chairside.
November 20, 2011
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