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New CE courses focus on handpiece sterilization, insurance
By Tony Edwards
Two new continuing education (CE) courses are now available from DrBicuspid.com. One course focuses on dental handpiece sterilization and the second on insurance independence and reimbursement.
June 17, 2018
2016 09 23 13 47 40 375 Dr B Logo 400
Dental imaging products remain on U.S tariff list
By Tony Edwards
The dental industry received mixed news in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, as many dental products were taken off the list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them. However, imaging, optical, and anesthetic devices were not spared and remain on the list to have a 25% tariff imposed beginning in July.
June 14, 2018
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How do narrow-diameter implants fare over the long term?
By Lori Roniger
Wearing overdentures supported by narrow-diameter implants can be an intriguing choice for older patients whose needs aren't met by conventional dentures but who require treatment that isn't too invasive. Because the long-term quality-of-life benefits of this option are unknown, investigators took a closer look.
June 10, 2018
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
New product: 3M expands zirconia shade portfolio
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has expanded the shade portfolio of the company's Lava Esthetic fluorescent full-contour zirconia material.
June 7, 2018
How to flag ailing peri-implant tissue before it's too late
By Lori Roniger
Peri-implant tissue quality has typically been evaluated in a binary fashion -- either an implant is failing or it's not. But a method that focuses on peri-implant tissue stability and detects early signs of deterioration could be useful. Enter the peri-implant tissue score, a long-term monitoring tool designed for general dental practices.
June 5, 2018
2016 08 12 15 05 28 688 Doctor Form 400
Investment firm to acquire Keystone Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Investment firm Accelmed has entered into an agreement to buy Keystone Dental.
June 4, 2018
New product: Brasseler launches titanium handpiece
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has launched its new NLXK high-speed air titanium handpiece.
June 4, 2018
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Can ultrasound imaging impact implant dentistry?
By Tony Edwards
Successful implant treatment requires imaging at all three treatment phases: planning, surgery, and follow-up. As ultrasound is a promising but not widely studied imaging modality for dental implants, researchers reviewed the literature and found it may have clinical application.
June 4, 2018
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
New product: Rodo induction remover 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 Smilekey, an induction remover device.
June 3, 2018
China product tariffs to be announced June 15
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental industry will know on June 15 if key products and materials imported from China will have a 25% tariff imposed by the U.S. government.
May 29, 2018
How a rural community united to reduce childhood caries
By Theresa Pablos
Collaboration may be the key to improving the oral health of young children. Dental professionals from rural Oklahoma discussed how they partnered with outside organizations to dramatically reduce the rate of early childhood caries in a Healthy People 2020 webinar on May 24.
May 29, 2018
2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400
Ortho Caps accepts Planmeca Emerald scans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca announced that its Planmeca Emerald intraoral scanner can now be used to produce clear aligners from Ortho Caps.
May 28, 2018
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