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AAE18: Is newer technology better at reducing bacterial load?
By Lori Roniger
Are newer root canal instruments and procedures more effective at eliminating bacteria than their predecessors? Studies presented on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting (AAE18) suggest the superiority of one of the new 3D shaper file system but no differences among debridement devices.
May 1, 2018
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Henry Schein invests in ortho software company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has signed an agreement to gain a 50% interest in Ortho Computer Systems.
April 30, 2018
Henry Schein to distribute AcceleDent Optima
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OrthoAccel Technologies has signed a distribution agreement for its AcceleDent Optima orthodontic device in the U.S. with Henry Schein Orthodontics.
April 30, 2018
Datum Dental, Dentsply Sirona partner on Ossix distribution
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biomaterial manufacturer and marketer Datum Dental has announced a distribution agreement for its Ossix line in the U.S. with Dentsply Sirona.
April 24, 2018
The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures
By Lori Roniger
Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.
April 23, 2018
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SDI gets FDA clearance for SDF product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SDI has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its silver diamine fluoride (SDF) desensitizer.
April 22, 2018
The future is now: Part 2 -- VR in the dental clinic
By Theresa Pablos
The dental clinic may be the perfect place to test two of the greatest, therapeutic capabilities of virtual reality (VR): the ability to reduce pain and mitigate fear. Find out how one dentist is using VR headsets in his clinic to transform the traditional dentist visit.
April 22, 2018
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The future is now: Part 1 -- VR is poised to revolutionize dentistry
By Theresa Pablos
Ready dentist one? Virtual reality (VR) is poised to change the way dentists learn, practice, and interact with patients. See how this technology is taking hold in schools and clinic -- it may change the dental clinic experience sooner than you think.
April 19, 2018
2018 04 19 22 17 4307 Virtual Reality Girl 400
What are the consequences of early first-molar extraction?
By Lori Roniger
What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus among practitioners, researchers turned to the literature for answers.
April 19, 2018
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New report ranks kids' dental health in U.S. states
By Tony Edwards
Which U.S. states are the best and the worst for children's dental and overall health? An April 18 report from a personal finance website has a surprising answer to which state is ranked the best for dental health for children.
April 18, 2018
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OHA report: State of oral health is mixed for seniors
By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards
The state of dental care for older Americans is mixed, according to a new report from Oral Health America (OHA). While 25 U.S. states received a poor overall score on key oral health performance measures, the number of people covered by community water fluoridation increased from 2016 to 2018.
April 17, 2018
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New product: Brasseler launches carbide burs line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has launched a new line of operative carbide burs.
April 16, 2018
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