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Are power toothbrushes harming your patients' teeth?

By Lori Roniger

Power toothbrushes and whitening toothpastes are popular, but could they be too abrasive? A new study found that simulated long-term use of a power toothbrush combined with an abrasive whitening toothpaste produced significantly more dentin loss than with a manual toothbrush.

March 15, 2017

SDF with potassium reduces staining, caries recurrence

By Theresa Pablos

You just placed a restoration and have a choice -- do you use silver diamine fluoride (SDF), reducing the risk of secondary caries but also staining the tooth, or do you leave it as is? New research suggests SDF with potassium iodide might be a compromise between the two options.

March 15, 2017

New product: Colgate debuts antibacterial mouthwash

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive has introduced a new antibacterial mouthwash.

March 14, 2017

Searching for the cause of a patient's bad breath

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

A patient scheduled a consultation with Dr. Alvin Danenberg the other day about her chronic bad breath. She had gone to her medical doctor years ago to figure out what was going on, only to be rebuked. The steps Dr. Danenberg took to help this patient are a reminder that there is always a cause, even if getting to that cause is tricky.

March 14, 2017

New product: GSK launches toothpaste for bleeding gums

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GSK Consumer Healthcare has introduced a new daily toothpaste for patients with bleeding gums.

March 12, 2017

America's ToothFairy gives $100K to pediatric programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation has awarded $100,000 in grants to nonprofit clinical programs throughout the U.S.

March 12, 2017

Do's and don'ts for the hygienist: Create awareness of elective services

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many patients have no idea about the full range of services, especially cosmetic procedures, provided by your practice -- unless you tell them. If you don't talk about cosmetic dentistry, how can you expect patients to be interested? After all, hygienists spend more time with patients than anyone else in the office, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

March 12, 2017

Winter 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Since the end of January, companies have introduced new products ranging from double-sided diamond disks to a smartwatch app, and more. Here is our roundup of new products from companies such as Henry Schein, Komet USA, Kerr, and others.

March 9, 2017

Latest CE course focuses on sexually transmitted infections

By Tony Edwards

The newest continuing education (CE) course from Dr. Gregory Naylor focuses on what you need to know about sexually transmitted infections. This three-credit course discusses all aspects, including treatment, of these infections with an emphasis on their oral lesions and manifestations.

March 8, 2017

Ariz. institute receives $250K for veterans' dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Brighter Way Institute has received a $250,000 award to offer dental care to veterans at its Brighter Way Dental Center in Phoenix.

March 7, 2017

Effects of Mexican beverage tax deepening over time

By Lori Roniger

What can we learn from Mexico's experience with its sugar-sweetened beverage tax? A new study has found that the reduction seen in sugar-sweetened beverage purchases during the first year the tax was in effect is growing and may be enhanced by a tax increase.

March 6, 2017

New product: Oral-B launches compact toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral-B has launched the Compact Clean, a smaller toothbrush aimed at millennials.

March 5, 2017

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