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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

Getting to the bottom of periodontal-systemic links

By Lori Roniger

Interest in the link between periodontal health and systemic disease has been growing, with researchers investigating possible connections between oral health and diseases including artherosclerosis, diabetes, pregnancy outcomes, and respiratory conditions. But what has recent research found?

September 20, 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

5 tips to prevent a water-line outbreak at your practice

By Theresa Pablos

When was the last time you tested your water lines? Infection-control expert Jessica Wilson shared her tips for how to maintain your water lines and keep your patients healthy at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.

September 16, 2018

Hu-Friedy launches online infection-control resource

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has released an online infection-control compliance resource.

September 13, 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

Hormones and oral health: Treatment planning for women

By Theresa Pablos

Women face unique oral health challenges throughout their lifetime, thanks in part to fluctuating hormones, according to a presentation by periodontist Dr. Jacqueline Plemons at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting. She detailed how hormone levels affect women's periodontal health and discussed how to help these patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.

September 12, 2018

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