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Dental Excellence Awards voting begins

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 10 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New/Updated Software/Service.

October 12, 2017

Do charcoal toothpastes live up to their advertising?

By Tony Edwards

Do your patients use toothpastes containing charcoal? Maybe they've asked you or your team if these products have health and cosmetic benefits not available from other toothpastes. The authors of a new literature review found no scientific evidence to back up manufacturer health claims, and they urged dentists to talk with their patients about these products.

September 18, 2017

Summer 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

During summer 2017, new products ranging from accessory posts to composites and amalgam separators were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Kulzer, Komet USA, Cosmedent, and other companies.

September 14, 2017

Some chlorhexidine mouthwashes may be better than others

By Lori Roniger

Chlorhexidine is known for reducing plaque, but how do mouthwashes with varying chlorhexidine concentration levels compare? Researchers tested three chlorhexidine solutions to see which was better at combating plaque and gingivitis, and they found some unexpected differences.

September 13, 2017

New products: Crest adds to whitening toothpaste line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has introduced a new whitening toothpaste collection.

September 12, 2017

Henry Schein to donate $500K to Harvey victims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein will donate $500,000 in cash and healthcare products to organizations working in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.

September 5, 2017

Benefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclear

By Lori Roniger

Various nonfluoride substances have shown promise for preventing caries in children's primary teeth. But a new research review has found that there isn't sufficient research yet to recommend that any of them take the place of fluoride for cavity prevention.

August 23, 2017

Er:YAG lasers change dentin's surface, chemical composition

By Theresa Pablos

Hard-tissue lasers have been praised as a replacement to drills for basic restorative procedures, which is why researchers decided to take a closer look at how one type, the erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser, affected dentin's physical and chemical properties.

August 14, 2017

Texas reaches $300K settlement with Henry Schein

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Henry Schein over allegations of anticompetitive practices.

August 7, 2017

Is arginine the new fluoride?

By Lori Roniger

Previous studies have found that caries-free individuals have higher arginine levels in their saliva than those with caries and that using toothpaste containing the amino acid improves oral bacterial composition. Now new research suggests that arginine may play an important role in keeping oral biofilms healthy and preventing caries.

July 20, 2017

Clean teeth in 10 seconds? Meet the Amabrush

By Theresa Pablos

Can a device really clean teeth thoroughly in 10 seconds? The creators of the newly developed Amabrush toothbrush think so and are going to put their creation through independent clinical tests to back their claim.

July 18, 2017

Water Pik to be acquired for $1B

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Water Pik has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Church & Dwight, the maker of Arm & Hammer products, for approximately $1 billion in cash.

July 16, 2017

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