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Researchers test nickel-titanium file safety limits
By Tony Edwards
With endodontic files, reciprocating mechanisms are claimed to improve cyclic resistance and fatigue while also avoiding torsional failure, leading to better outcomes. Researchers put two nickel-titanium files through tests to see if these claims held up.
July 30, 2018
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Hu-Friedy launches new polishing powder
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hu-Friedy has launched a new powder for use with its Air-Flow therapy polishing system.
July 23, 2018
Danaher plans to spin off dental business, releases Q2 results
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Danaher has announced it will spin off its dental business into an independent, publicly traded company called DentalCo.
July 19, 2018
Cobalt-chromium crowns top abutment adherence testing
By Tony Edwards
As two-piece implants have become standard, adherence of the crown to the abutment is critical for implant success. Researchers tested four different CAD/CAM implant-supported crown materials to measure their retention values and found cobalt-chromium crowns offered the most resistance.
July 17, 2018
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Evident launches new digital design service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental technology company Evident has launched a new digital impressions design service.
July 12, 2018
Young Innovations acquires handpiece manufacturer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident.
July 1, 2018
New product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries.
June 26, 2018
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7T MRI may release mercury from amalgam fillings
By Wayne Forrest
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7-tesla magnet strength may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings, according to a new study published online June 26 in the journal Radiology. However, the effect was not found with the lower-strength 1.5-tesla magnets that are more commonly used in the clinical setting, the researchers noted.
June 26, 2018
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Coltene to acquire SciCan and Micro-Mega
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coltene has announced plans to acquire SciCan, a provider of infection-control products, and French dental instrument manufacturer Micro-Mega.
June 25, 2018
Second Opinion: A crucial study on fluoride produces silence
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation, looks at the response to studies about fluoride's safety. Dr. Johnson addresses the need for those in the public health community to respond when fluoride's use is challenged.
June 25, 2018
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Which endo file is best for reducing post-op pain?
By Theresa Pablos
Not all endodontic files are equal when it comes to reducing pain after root canal treatment. A new study found that patients reported less pain after being treated by one self-adjusting file.
June 21, 2018
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New AAP staging system aims to improve perio treatment
By Tony Edwards
A new staging and grading system for periodontitis and classifying peri-implant diseases and conditions is one of the highlights of a publication on June 21 from an international workshop on periodontal disease by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
June 21, 2018
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