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SDF may remineralize teeth
By
Ava Barros
A
JADA
review finds SDF may promote remineralization and slow caries progression, but more research on optimal concentrations is needed
March 27, 2026
NIH study to tackle the sticky problem of implant biofilm
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A NIH study will use a novel laser treatment to solve the sticky problem of peri-implantitis.
March 26, 2026
What you need to know about antibiotics and teeth
By
Ava Barros
Exposure to antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during critical ages may disrupt enamel formation and mineralization.
March 26, 2026
How to handle a needlestick without panicking
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When a needlestick happens, don't panic -- and don't squeeze the injury. The Compliance Divas walk you through what to do.
March 26, 2026
Maybe use this oxidizing agent to flush dental chair units
By
Ava Barros
This agent may effectively eliminate microbes and biofilm in dental unit waterlines, reports a
PLoS One
study.
March 26, 2026
Waterpik launches new flosser
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Promax water flosser features SmartAdvance mode, which gradually increases water pressure for a more effective cleaning experience.
March 25, 2026
Opalescence whitening wins award
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Opalescence’s hydrogen peroxide-blend whitening mouthwash was named the best mouthwash by the 2026 Men’s Health Grooming Awards.
March 24, 2026
Ulcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problems
By
Ava Barros
GI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.
March 24, 2026
The products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter special
By
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Innovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.
March 20, 2026
Dentists, stop guessing and start biopsying
By
Kevin Henry
Dr. Ashley Clark, an expert oral pathologist, shares why dentists must always biopsy suspicious lesions rather than guess.
March 17, 2026
What you need to know about SDF and restorative materials
By
Ava Barros
Silver diamine fluoride pretreatment may not reduce the bonding strength of glass ionomer cement or resin composites, but rinsing protocols may affect the outcomes.
March 16, 2026
Hey dentists, McDonald’s CEO’s burger blunder did you a favor
By
Melissa Busch
McDonald's CEO's awkward burger bite accidentally reveals surprising dental secrets.
March 16, 2026
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