Smile Design: Page 101

How a dental patient led to a scientific breakthrough

By Theresa Pablos

A patient with tooth enamel defects helped scientists discover a key aspect of enamel mineralization. The findings may one day help researchers better understand cell behavior and mitochondrial function.

May 8, 2019

New aligners, partnerships highlight AAO 2019 meeting

By Tony Edwards

The 2019 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session concludes May 7. DrBicuspid.com brings you some of the most relevant new products and news for general practitioners from the meeting, including news from Ormco, 3Shape, and more.

May 6, 2019

What influences cement choice for single-unit crowns?

By Tony Edwards

Which clinical details matter when preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the factors that influence treatment decisions, and they found three factors influenced the decision to bond a crown.

May 5, 2019

Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?

By Lori Roniger

Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates and results for marginal bone loss and discoloration of peri-implant soft tissue for these abutment types.

May 2, 2019

New product: Microcopy adds pediatric diamond burs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Microcopy has added six new pediatric diamond burs to its NeoDiamond line.

April 30, 2019

Researchers test materials' hardness, resistance to chipping

By Tony Edwards

Knowing the mechanical properties of CAD/CAM materials allows practitioners to choose the right ones for successful restorations. Researchers put four such materials through their paces to see which were the toughest and most resistant to chipping.

April 30, 2019

CVS plans to expand SmileDirectClub program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pharmacy giant CVS Health has announced an expansion of its pilot partnership with SmileDirectClub.

April 28, 2019

Align Technology reports increased Q1 revenues, shipments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology has reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the first quarter of 2019.

April 24, 2019

New product: Dentsply Sirona launches zirconia material

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has introduced a new zirconia material for restorations.

April 23, 2019

CDC report questions rise of dental fluorosis

By Tony Edwards

A new publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that U.S. dental fluorosis was on the rise among U.S. children.

April 22, 2019

SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.

April 21, 2019

Infographic: Best states for children's dental health 2019

By Theresa Pablos

Iowa is the best U.S. state for children's dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 33 indicators of oral and overall health.

April 21, 2019

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