Restorations: Page 51

Hu-Friedy launches flexible composite instrument

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has launched its new Akro-Flex restorative composite spatula.

November 24, 2019

The important role photography plays in the success of your practice

By Dr. David Rice

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Or is it worth far more? A picture is worth at least $2 million of revenue when you have a system for success and a system to stay accountable, according to Dr. David Rice. He explains the important role photography plays in your practice's success.

November 19, 2019

U.K. hospital admits it's complicit in woman's death

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The hospital in the U.K. that discharged a woman in 2017 who was experiencing complications from dental work and died 12 hours later has apologized to her family and confirmed that the clinician who treated her is no longer treating patients, according to an article by London News Online.

November 18, 2019

Formlabs launches Formlabs Dental, new 3D printer

By Kevin Henry

After making an impact in the dental lab space for a number of years, Formlabs has now launched a new dental business unit, Formlabs Dental. With the creation of the new business unit, Formlabs intends to make a splash in the growing 3D market for dental practices and the opportunities that are to come for the technology in the next decade.

November 17, 2019

FDA: No evidence suggesting dental amalgam unsafe

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental amalgam is safe for patients and clinicians, said scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during a public meeting on November 13 that aimed to discuss the efforts being made to evaluate dental amalgam and metal-containing implants.

November 13, 2019

A tip to improve your rubber dam dentistry

By Dr. David Rice

Great isolation may be the most underappreciated aspect of restorative dentistry today, writes Dr. David Rice. He shares his thoughts on the importance of rubber dam usage and how this isolation technique improves visual acuity and performance in the operatory.

November 12, 2019

Delta Dental of Calif. mistakenly pays for patients' crowns

By Melissa Busch

Delta Dental of California experienced a system error that resulted in the insurer mistakenly processing and paying for patients' crown procedures, affecting about 350 self-funded employer groups. The insurer has been sending adjusted claims statements to dentists and Delta Dental enrollees.

November 12, 2019

Young Innovations buys PuraGraft

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has purchased biomaterial products provider PuraGraft.

November 11, 2019

Pediatric dentist allegedly overused restraints, nitrous oxide

By Melissa Busch

A pediatric dentist in New Hampshire is facing disciplinary action for professional misconduct for allegedly overusing physical restraints and nitrous oxide, as well as performing too much dental work during single appointments, according to news reports.

November 11, 2019

Calif. passes law abolishing dental co-pays for inmates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Inmates at city and county jails in California will no longer be required to pay for dental and medical visits thanks to a new bill recently signed into law.

November 10, 2019

Only 3 out of 5 women get teeth cleaned during pregnancy

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 90% of women know that taking care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy is important, yet only about 60% go for dental cleanings, according to a new study published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health.

November 7, 2019

Dentist sets world record for fastest crown prep

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in Kentucky will take the crown for completing the fastest tooth crown preparation in the world, likely landing him in the Guinness World Records, according to news reports.

November 7, 2019

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