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Meet the dentist who helped 360 athletes -- in 7 days

By Theresa Pablos

If athletes are suffering from severe dental pain, how are they supposed to compete at their best level? They can't, which is why several organizations partnered to offer free healthcare screenings and treatment to participants in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Dr. Santosh Sundaresan, from the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, led a team that provided dental treatment to the athletes.

August 5, 2015

Nanoparticles in dentin prevent cracked teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A team of international researchers has discovered that the structure of dentin works to protect against cracks and increases the resistance of teeth in a new study in the journal Nano Letters.

June 10, 2015

CDC report: Older adults are keeping their teeth

By Theresa Pablos

While 91% of U.S. adults have dental caries, fewer than 2 in 5 experience complete tooth loss, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). General dentists will begin to see more patients who want to save their natural teeth, according to the report authors.

May 13, 2015

CDA Presents 2015: The endo/implant controversy

By Theresa Pablos

ANAHEIM, CA - A panel of six experts gathered at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting to debate the merits and drawbacks of implant and endodontic procedures. The conversation gave way to a consensus -- general dentists should determine which procedure is best on a patient-by-patient basis.

May 7, 2015

Sonendo gets FDA OK for root canal cleaning system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sonendo has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the third generation of its Multisonic Ultracleaning system for root canal therapy.

May 3, 2015

KaVo Kerr combines brands

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

KaVo Kerr Group has combined and rebranded three of its five brands: Kerr, Kerr TotalCare, and Axis|SybronEndo

April 15, 2015

CDA dental clinic provides $2M in free care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) recently hosted a free, two-day dental clinic in Sacramento that provided $2 million in dental services to more than 2,000 people.

March 31, 2015

Obtura Spartan adds file to endodontic product line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Obtura Spartan Endodontics has expanded its endodontic product line with the addition of the new One Endo file.

March 29, 2015

Digital x-ray is most common new technology in dental schools

By Theresa Pablos

Digital radiography is the most common new technology in U.S. dental schools, while CAD/CAM denture fabrication and hard-tissue lasers were the technologies least likely to be taught in the schools, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Education.

March 25, 2015

Homebound elderly have poor oral health, want home-based care

By Rabia Mughal

Homebound elderly adults have poor oral health and are interested in home-based dental care, according to a new study. The authors recommended that medical professionals should partner with the dental community to develop programs for these adults.

March 23, 2015

New AAE video focuses on root canal treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In recognition of Root Canal Awareness Week, March 22-28, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a new video that addresses the safety of root canal treatment.

March 22, 2015

Study: 4 factors may predict severe pain after root canals

By Theresa Pablos

Patients with certain characteristics are more likely to experience severe pain after root canal therapy, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research. Practitioners may be able to use these pretreatment predictors to better recommend pain management strategies for patients at risk for severe postoperative pain.

March 11, 2015

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