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How should CBCT be used in implant dentistry?
By Lori Roniger
Is cone-beam CT (CBCT) ready to be used in implant dentistry? In a new review, researchers examined published studies on CBCT and provided up-to-date recommendations for its use.
May 28, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for focusing more on elective procedures
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Elective procedures offer your practice the opportunity to increase your production and decrease your reliance on compensation from insurance providers. Set a target of making cosmetic and other elective services account for at least 30% of total production, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
May 28, 2018
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Beyond brushing, flossing, and fluoride: 3 strategies to fight caries
By Theresa Pablos
You tell your patients to brush and floss and also praise the merits of fluoride, so why are they still coming back with cavitated lesions? Dr. Brian Novy, discussed three strategies to restore balance to the mouth at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.
May 24, 2018
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Dental never events: Moving beyond wrong-tooth extraction
By Lori Roniger
Can you identify the "never events" in dentistry -- patient care incidents that safety experts agree should never happen? The concept of these never events is familiar in medicine, but its use in dentistry is more limited. An international team of researchers developed a list of dental never events that goes beyond wrong-tooth extraction.
May 22, 2018
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Does CAD/CAM prep cause tooth volume loss?
By Tony Edwards
One concern when using CAD/CAM milled restorations for mandibular first molars is the potential loss of volume during preparation compared with conventionally fabricated restorations. But does this concern stand up to scrutiny? A new study put five types of restorations through their paces to find out.
May 22, 2018
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CDA Presents 2018: How do you detect early caries?
By Tony Edwards
While early caries detection is a crucial component of patient care, traditional methods of detection may not be as accurate as necessary. In a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting, Dr. Ron Kaminer walked a full lecture room through a practical presentation on caries detection methods.
May 20, 2018
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CDA Presents 2018: 1st day highlights
By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards
ANAHEIM, CA - DrBicuspid.com offers a look at a busy first day at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting, covering new products, clinical presentations, industry news, and more.
May 17, 2018
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Products to look for at CDA Presents 2018 in Anaheim
By Tony Edwards
A highlight of the California Dental Association's upcoming CDA Presents 2018 meeting in Anaheim, CA, will be the many new products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a preview of these products from companies such as Dentsply Sirona, Water Pik, and Parkell.
May 15, 2018
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Is low insertion torque a risk factor for implant failure?
By Lori Roniger
How successful are dental implants inserted with low torque? Do they provide sufficient stability for early-stage loading? To find out, researchers retrospectively examined short-term outcomes of treating edentulous maxillary arches with four implants supporting an immediate fixed prosthesis.
May 14, 2018
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Is there a link between canker sores and caries in kids?
By Lori Roniger
Are there any ways to prevent minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, also known as canker sores, in your pediatric patients? Do hygiene habits, practitioner preventive protocols, or psychosocial factors contribute to its occurrence? A new study examined these relationships.
May 9, 2018
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Orthodontic DSO adds 10 practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodontic dental support organization (DSO) Smile Doctors has acquired DN Orthodontics, which has 10 practices in Louisiana and Mississippi.
May 7, 2018
New product: Henry Schein launches clear aligner system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has introduced a proprietary clear aligner system.
May 3, 2018
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