Smile Design: Page 121

Dentists appear to need more endodontic education

By Lori Roniger

Do you know the best practices for managing recurrent endodontic issues? Researchers of a new study found that individual practitioners often changed their minds regarding treatment of specific cases, and they discovered significant differences in decision-making among types of dentists.

January 15, 2018

Study tests polymeric resins for primary tooth restorations

By Tony Edwards

When faced with the need to restore primary teeth, the development of CAD/CAM systems and materials offers new treatment possibilities. But do these materials suffer excessive tooth wear that would make them inappropriate to use? A new study investigated.

January 7, 2018

5 things to know before buying an intraoral scanner

By Theresa Pablos

Intraoral scanners are increasingly becoming part of the dental workflow, and for good reason. These versatile devices have been shown to both please patients and save practices time and money, according to a new review.

January 4, 2018

New product: Lares launches handpiece system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research has introduced a new electric handpiece system.

January 3, 2018

How does ART compare with conventional caries treatment?

By Tony Edwards

Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) was developed to treat caries in children living in areas where electricity, trained healthcare workers, and care facilities are limited. While the treatment is minimally invasive, how effective is it? A new review looked at the evidence.

January 3, 2018

Do resins in sealants pose a long-term health issue?

By Tony Edwards

Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may cause long-term health problems if children and adults are exposed to them? A new study looked into this question.

January 2, 2018

Implant-retained dentures tied to higher quality of life

By Theresa Pablos

The type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related quality of life. A new study found that patients with implant-retained overdentures reported a significantly better quality of life than those with conventional dentures.

December 28, 2017

Is computer-guided implant placement really better?

By Lori Roniger

Is computer-guided implant placement actually better than conventional implant procedures? Are guided protocols preferred for certain situations? While the technology certainly offers significant promise, a new study investigated whether current scientific evidence backs it up.

December 27, 2017

With lasers, there's hope for peri-implantitis treatment

By Dr. Samuel Low

Much like endosseous titanium implants changed the realm of implant dentistry, advances in technology hold the key to solving one of today's most pressing issues in the management of dental implants -- peri-implantitis, according to Dr. Samuel Low, chief dental officer at Biolase.

December 26, 2017

Top 5 columns from fall 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.

December 21, 2017

Top 5 news stories from fall 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.

December 21, 2017

New products: GuardLab debuts 2 new products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sports technology company GuardLab has announced two new products: a boil-and-bite mouthguard and a home digital impression kit.

December 20, 2017

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