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Study: Cracked-tooth repairs survive 7-year itch
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Findings from a long-term study raise questions about the American Association of Endodontists' recommendation that root canals should be performed on thermally sensitive cracked teeth.
July 28, 2008
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Glass ionomers get vote of confidence at IADR
By Kathy Kincade
TORONTO - Speakers at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting on Thursday lent their support to the use of glass ionomers versus traditional cements for dental restorations, linings, and bases.
July 2, 2008
Research questions need for total excavation of deep caries
By Kathy Kincade
For years some have questioned whether completely removing infected dentin from deep carious lesions is necessary or if partial removal will suffice. A new study is calling the practice into question once again, concluding that complete excavation of deep caries is not always required.
June 17, 2008
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CAD/CAM competitor claims advantages over Cerec
By Laird Harrison
After years of advance publicity, Dallas company D4D Technologies has launched its CAD/CAM system for dentistry. While slightly more expensive, the E4D system offers innovations aimed at tempting dentists away from the more established Cerec by Sirona Dental Systems.
June 15, 2008
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Lasers blaze new paths for GDs
By Dan Tynan
Lasers make many soft-tissue procedures easier, opening up new opportunities for general dentists, according to experts who spoke at the 2008 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting. Some dentists are now able to do procedures in house that they used to refer to oral surgeons.
May 12, 2008
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Lead found in U.S. crowns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some crowns made in the United States contain lead, WBNS-TV of Columbus, Ohio, reported Friday.
April 24, 2008
Ultradent adhesive matches Kuraray's Clearfil in strength tests
By Laird Harrison
In a smack-down comparison of self-etch adhesives, researchers at the American Association for Dental Research found Ultradent's Peak SE + Peak LC just as strong as Clearfil SE. It was a startling upset for Clearfil, the reigning champ in its category.
April 14, 2008
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Gordon Christensen on veneers
By Greg Holden
The inside scoop on which veneers to use and when, plus real-world tips and tools.
March 24, 2008
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DentalEZ introduces new sonic scalers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ has introduced new sonic scalers that it claims provide a gentle cleaning for patients while removing stubborn calculus deposits and stains.
March 24, 2008
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Komet introduces dentin-preserving bur
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On the look-out for tools to ease that drill-and-fill routine? Komet USA has introduced a new bur to its line of ceramic instruments, which the company claims is highly effective for minimally invasive drilling, and preservation of healthy tooth structure.
March 12, 2008
Lead reported in imported crowns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forget amalgam and fluoride. Could lead be dentistry's new bogeyman? The ADA said today that it is investigating reports of potentially dangerous levels of the element in imported crowns.
February 27, 2008
Furor over no-drill technique
By Laird Harrison
Can dentists safely place a crown over an untreated tooth? New research on the Hall Technique has ignited debate over one of the most fundamental questions in dentistry.
February 11, 2008
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