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Is digital or conventional technique better for marginal fit?
By Tony Edwards
When it comes to fitting a restoration, the combination of an intraoral scanner and a CAD/CAM system offers a simplified production process compared with the conventional impression technique. But are these impressions of the same quality as ones created conventionally? A new study seeks to answer this question.
December 15, 2016
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Utah kids score poorly on oral healthcare
By Lori Roniger
Large numbers of Utah elementary schoolchildren have experienced tooth decay or have untreated decay, according to the results of a statewide survey. While more children are receiving sealants now, the authors conclude that greater access to insurance and oral healthcare is still needed.
December 14, 2016
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Review: Reasons for composite failure have changed
By Tony Edwards
Has the failure rate of direct resin composite restorations in vital posterior teeth improved over the last decade or decreased? Researchers from Australia examined this important clinical question in a new literature review.
December 14, 2016
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Alcohol, cigarettes are risk factors for bruxism
By Theresa Pablos
When patients report smoking cigarettes or frequently drinking alcohol, you probably automatically think of their increased risk for caries and periodontal disease. However, you may want to also check for bruxism during your exam.
December 13, 2016
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DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards 2016 finalists
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists chosen by our readers for the 2016 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting.
December 11, 2016
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Study: School-based sealant programs save money
By Lori Roniger
Should programs to increase sealant use in lower-income children be expanded? A new study published in the December issue of Health Affairs has found that school-based programs that provide dental sealants to children are cost-effective and prevent the need for fillings in many cases.
December 8, 2016
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December new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By Tony Edwards
Since the start of November, companies have introduced new products ranging from a universal composite to a sealant, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Carestream Dental, Kerr, Taub Products, and others.
December 8, 2016
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Restoratives Insider: Study finds reasons for composite failure have changed
By Tony Edwards
December 7, 2016
South African implant firm opens U.S. operations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
International dental implant company Southern Implants has announced the opening of its North American subsidiary.
December 1, 2016
New product: Rodo Medical abutment system gets FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental device company Rodo Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rodo abutment system.
November 29, 2016
NIDCR awards NYU researcher $317K to evaluate caries programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a New York University (NYU) professor a $317,000 grant to evaluate school-based caries prevention programs.
November 29, 2016
New product: Carestream launches implant workflow system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental has introduced its CS Solutions for Implants workflow system.
November 27, 2016
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