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Which digital alignment technique is most accurate?

By Tony Edwards

Digital 3D scanners are revolutionary tools for measuring changes in orthodontics, periodontics, and tooth wear. As little research has focused on obtaining the proper alignment from the data, researchers compared three different alignment techniques to see which was most accurate.

February 12, 2019

New product: GC America adds ceramic material shades

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GC America has added 10 new shades for its Initial LiSi Press LT ceramic material.

February 11, 2019

New product: Microcopy debuts carbide bur

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Microcopy has introduced the new NeoBurr 3302 carbide bur.

February 10, 2019

Children's oral health and screening laws: 5 key takeaways

By Theresa Pablos

The District of Columbia and 14 U.S. states have passed laws encouraging children to get dental screenings before the school year. However, these laws struggle to have a measurable impact, according to a report published on January 31.

January 31, 2019

Water fluoridation may reduce caries disparities

By Theresa Pablos

Community water fluoridation may reduce dental caries disparities due to income levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics on January 28. Researchers found low-income children were less likely to experience caries in their primary teeth if they lived in fluoridated counties.

January 29, 2019

Which technologies are best for removing filling material?

By Lori Roniger

No shaping file system completely removes root canal filling material during retreatment, but ultrasonic irrigation and other treatments may help remove additional material. To determine the best devices for this task, researchers compared retreatment with two shaping file systems and two irrigation devices to discover which removed more material.

January 27, 2019

New product: Voco debuts nanoceramic CAD/CAM disk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Voco America has introduced a new nanoceramic hybrid CAD/CAM disk.

January 24, 2019

CAMBRA gets an update for its 21st anniversary

By Theresa Pablos

A little more than two decades ago, John Featherstone, PhD, set out to create a one-page tool to prevent caries. The result, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) has come to redefine how the newest generation of dentists think about dental decay.

January 23, 2019

Are CAD/CAM resin crowns at risk for retention loss?

By Tony Edwards

The use of CAD/CAM composite resin crowns for premolars is a growing practice, but there are concerns that these crowns lose retention or fracture over time. Researchers evaluated more than 500 crowns to find out if these concerns are valid.

January 22, 2019

Solmetex names new president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Amalgam separation technology company Solmetex has named Kevin Danahy as its new president.

January 21, 2019

Optical pH measurement system could detect caries risk

By Lori Roniger

Researchers have developed a new device for predicting a patient's risk of developing caries. Results of a pilot study suggest that although the device avoids the problems of previous dye-based pH measurement techniques, it requires some modifications before it will show up in your office.

January 21, 2019

3 things I wish I knew when starting my implant center

By Dr. Edward Harsini

When Dr. Edward Harsini started his implant clinic, he knew it would not be an easy task. Three successful years later, he can help you avoid the mistakes he made, whether you are in the implant field or not. In this Second Opinion, he shares some key information he wishes he knew when he was starting out.

January 15, 2019

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