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FDA proposes limiting fluoride in bottled water

By Theresa Pablos

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water. The new level of 0.7 mg/L parts per million is the same as the standard set by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 for community water systems.

April 2, 2019

New product: 3M launches new Filtek composite

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M has launched Filtek Universal Restorative, a new composite designed for clinicians who use a single shade for most restorations.

April 1, 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

Second Opinion: An update on the Utah fluoride overfeed

By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.

In early February 2019, the residents of 50 homes in Sandy City, UT, experienced a brief "fluoride overfeed" that resulted from a combination of human error and a snowstorm that caused a power failure at the city's water plant. Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, gives an update to the situation in this Second Opinion.

March 28, 2019

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

Can hybrid CAD/CAM crowns successfully resist fatigue?

By Tony Edwards

Hybrid ceramic materials may be an alternative to established materials for posterior restoration crowns. However, questions remain about these hybrids' ability to hold up under high masticatory forces. In a new study, researchers sought to analyze the fatigue damage that occurs with hybrid CAD/CAM composites.

March 21, 2019

Car bumper component used to create stronger composite

By Theresa Pablos

A stronger resin composite might be possible thanks to a polymer used to strengthen car bumpers and protect wood decks. A new filling material with thiourethane demonstrated up to twice the strength of a typical composite in a recent study.

March 20, 2019

Winter 2019 new-product roundup

By Tony Edwards

Between the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February and the International Dental Show in March, a number of companies have released new products. DrBicuspid.com brings you this roundup of new releases from companies such as Planmeca, Align Technology, and others.

March 19, 2019

Second Opinion: Should you change your scrap recycling program?

By Bob Torrissi

In this Second Opinion, Bob Torrissi of Garfield Refining focuses on two subjects you probably don't think about often: the prices of precious metals used in dentistry and your practice's scrap recycling program. Torrissi notes that practices may be missing out on additional income by not taking advantage of changes in the prices of these metals.

March 18, 2019

2 is too late: Early intervention shines in new study

By Theresa Pablos

When it comes to preventing early childhood caries, 2 years old may truly be too late. A new study found 3-year-old children who received dental care from infancy had significantly better oral health than those who started getting care at 2 years of age.

March 15, 2019

Product highlights from IDS 2019: Part 2

By Kevin Henry

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Dental journalist Kevin Henry offers the second part of his roundup of some of the new products and services from the 2019 International Dental Show (IDS). This edition features new products and services from companies such as Acteon, Carestream Dental, and more.

March 13, 2019

Product highlights from IDS 2019: Part 1

By Kevin Henry

COLOGNE, GERMANY - The International Dental Show (IDS) is a launching pad for new products and technologies. Dental journalist Kevin Henry offers a roundup of some of these new products and services from companies such as GC America, 3Shape, and more.

March 11, 2019

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