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Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?

By Tony Edwards

Major advancements have been made in nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments in recent years. But which type of rotary instrumentation works best? In a study in BMC Oral Health, researchers tested three types of NiTi instruments for shaping root canals, finding one that was superior.

February 1, 2017

New product: Kerr launches irrigation system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr Endodontics has launched its new Endovac Pure irrigation system.

January 29, 2017

Endodontics Insider: Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?

By Tony Edwards

January 25, 2017

Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?

By Tony Edwards

When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist? A new study in PLOS One answers these questions.

January 23, 2017

Review: Is there an ideal material for apical sealing?

By Tony Edwards

While hundreds of studies have documented the safety and efficacy of filling materials most often used for apical sealing, researchers from China undertook a literature review to weigh the evidence behind the materials and see if one were ideal. Their conclusions highlight the need for rigorous research and follow-up.

January 12, 2017

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2017 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

January 9, 2017

Top 5 news stories from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Popular topics included a lawsuit against three of the dental industry's largest companies, and the continued support for flossing by dental groups after the release of a critical report.

December 29, 2016

Biomarkers show promise for pulpitis diagnosis

By Lori Roniger

The use of pulpal biomarkers may be instrumental in developing a more accurate and biologically based diagnostic tool in endodontics, according to a new study on the presence of these biomarkers in pulpitis. However, before that can happen, biomarkers that reliably correlate with pulpal inflammation must be identified, and sample collection and analysis must be improved, the authors noted.

December 20, 2016

Sonendo gets $35M in equity financing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has received $35 million in equity financing.

December 12, 2016

Are flare-ups likely after single-sitting root canal?

By Tony Edwards

As single-sitting root canal treatments are becoming more common, an issue with this procedure is the occurrence of endodontic flare-ups afterward. Researchers from India studied 200 patients divided by age group to see how often these patients experienced endodontic flare-ups after root canal.

November 21, 2016

Tooth wear screening tools fall short, new study finds

By Theresa Pablos

Which tooth wear evaluation tool works best? None, according to a new study. Researchers found that the four most common systems to categorize erosion all fall short of the requirements needed to be universally used in dental practice and research.

November 15, 2016

8 possible causes of your patient's jaw pain

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

A patient calls your practice and makes an appointment citing jaw pain. As periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes, sometimes reducing a patient's pain is a matter of using your communication skills, training, and expertise. In other instances, he advocates considering causes beyond a patient's mouth.

November 15, 2016

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