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Temporary healing abutments stand up to the test

By Theresa Pablos

Implant healing abutments appear to be safe to use immediately after implant placement, according to the findings of a new study. These temporary abutments may be able to promote healthy soft-tissue healing, thereby reducing the risk of peri-implantitis.

December 20, 2017

New product: Brasseler adds polishers to Brio line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new composite and ceramic single-use polishers to its Brio line.

December 19, 2017

Align terminates interoperability contract with 3Shape

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology will terminate its interoperability contract with 3Shape as of January 17, 2018.

December 19, 2017

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

By Tony Edwards

When you think of implants, do you think of conventional, metal ones? Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology, would like to expand that thinking to include ceramic implants. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these implants in the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series.

December 19, 2017

Fall 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

During fall 2017, new products ranging from surgical implant guides to obturators and contra angles were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca, KaVo, and other companies.

December 14, 2017

Metal-free implants? Stem cells might make it possible

By Lori Roniger

Growing whole teeth from dental stem cells? Likely a toothless proposition, according to a new review article on therapies based on dental stem cells. However, these stem cells are producing solid advances in implants and other areas that could bring therapies such as tooth root engineering to your office soon.

December 13, 2017

Congratulations to DrBicuspid.com's Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

December 13, 2017

Winners lose more than losers

By Curtis Marshall

It may seem counterintutive, but winners lose more than losers. Why? Because they are willing to look at why they lost and get back in the game. In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel looks at a practice in Michigan that embodies the approach of learning from their mistakes when it comes to presenting implant treatment.

December 11, 2017

New product: Planmeca debuts surgical implant guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has introduced a surgical implant guide.

December 5, 2017

Tap water study shows higher blood lead, fewer caries in kids

By Tony Edwards

U.S. children and adolescents who drank tap water had a higher prevalence of elevated blood lead levels but a much lower rate of dental caries than those who did not drink tap water, according to a new survey. The researchers suggest large parts of the U.S. population do not believe their drinking water is safe.

December 4, 2017

Henry Schein debuts handpiece repair portal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has launched ProRepair, a new web portal to help facilitate the handpiece repair process.

November 30, 2017

Case report: 2-visit implant placement and final restoration

By Ross Enfinger, DMD

Digital technology has drastically changed the world around us, and implant dentistry is no exception, writes Ross Enfinger, DMD. Gone are the days of freehand implant placement and compromised soft-tissue outcomes with less than ideal restorative results. Dr. Enfinger presents a case report of an implant placement performed in two visits using CAD/CAM and other technologies.

November 29, 2017

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