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6 ways nanoparticles are the future of dentistry

By Theresa Pablos

Nanoparticles have the potential to enhance almost every aspect of dentistry, from radiographs and restoratives to orthodontics and oral surgery. A scientific paper highlighted some possibilities for how dentists may use nanoparticles.

September 23, 2018

2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period ends soon

By Tony Edwards

Join hundreds of your peers and colleagues in participating in the nominations process for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. You only have until midnight on September 28 to make your voice heard and help honor the best new products in dentistry.

September 19, 2018

Review: Soft-bristle toothbrushes may be safer

By Tony Edwards

Should a manual toothbrush have soft or hard bristles? Answering that question involves more than just measuring plaque removal, so researchers wanted to know if the literature could point to a recommendation about bristle softness and shape for preventing soft-tissue effects, such as gingival lesions. They published their review findings in the International Dental Journal.

September 19, 2018

Is an antibiotic always necessary for bleeding gums?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg realizes that there are times to prescribe an antibiotic medication for patients whose gums are bleeding. Yet there are many more instances that call for a different strategy. He offers three suggestions for these patients.

September 18, 2018

Fixative pastes, powders included on latest U.S. tariff list

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

At least one dental-related product category is included on the latest list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them in the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

September 17, 2018

New product: Dentsply Sirona debuts diode laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has introduced a new dental diode laser, the SiroLaser Blue.

September 17, 2018

Toothpaste: Is it good for preventing plaque regrowth?

By Lori Roniger

Standard dental care calls for twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste or dentifrice, but it remains unclear if these substances contribute to toothbrushing's effectiveness at inhibiting plaque regrowth. To learn more, researchers reviewed and analyzed the published evidence.

September 17, 2018

New product: Toothbrushing powder debuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral care company Proteith has launched a new powder for toothbrushing.

September 12, 2018

Patterson reports $4.5M loss in Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Companies has reported lower dental sales and a multimillion loss for the first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.

August 29, 2018

2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins

By Tony Edwards

Nominations for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards are now being accepted, giving you the chance to tell us what products should be nominated in 11 different categories for dentistry's most prestigious awards.

August 27, 2018

Can a high-tech toothbrush improve teens' oral health?

By Lori Roniger

How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush could improve oral health habits and reduce plaque levels in this finicky population, according to a new study.

August 19, 2018

Second Opinion: Make back-to-school appointments count

By Joseph Castellano, DDS

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for parents, their children, and dental practices. He writes about how to use this time to remind pediatric patients, and their parents, to focus on their oral healthcare.

August 13, 2018

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