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U.S. judge: SmileDirectClub's scans are practice of dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge has ruled that invisible-aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub's digital scans constitute the practice of dentistry. This ruling came as part of a decision in a case involving the company and the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
May 15, 2019
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New aligners, partnerships highlight AAO 2019 meeting
By Tony Edwards
The 2019 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session concludes May 7. DrBicuspid.com brings you some of the most relevant new products and news for general practitioners from the meeting, including news from Ormco, 3Shape, and more.
May 6, 2019
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What influences cement choice for single-unit crowns?
By Tony Edwards
Which clinical details matter when preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the factors that influence treatment decisions, and they found three factors influenced the decision to bond a crown.
May 5, 2019
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Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?
By Lori Roniger
Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates and results for marginal bone loss and discoloration of peri-implant soft tissue for these abutment types.
May 2, 2019
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CVS plans to expand SmileDirectClub program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pharmacy giant CVS Health has announced an expansion of its pilot partnership with SmileDirectClub.
April 28, 2019
Align Technology reports increased Q1 revenues, shipments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology has reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the first quarter of 2019.
April 24, 2019
CDC report questions rise of dental fluorosis
By Tony Edwards
A new publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that U.S. dental fluorosis was on the rise among U.S. children.
April 22, 2019
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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.
April 21, 2019
New product: Philips launches sleep apnea mask
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips has released a new over-the-nose continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) nasal mask for patients with sleep apnea.
April 4, 2019
Do porcelain laminate veneers last well over the long term?
By Lori Roniger
Porcelain laminate veneers can provide dependable, conservative treatment for anterior teeth with aesthetic problems. However, issues such as porcelain fracture and chipping can mar results, and long-term clinical data are limited. To learn more, researchers investigated the long-term performance of this restorative option.
March 31, 2019
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3M settles dental crown lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by 39 dentists concerning its Lava Ultimate dental crown, according to multiple published reports.
March 27, 2019
Swanky Smiles launches in-house orthodontics service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mobile orthodontics company Swanky Smiles has launched a new program to help general dental practices provide orthodontic services.
March 21, 2019
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