Smile Design: Page 123

New product: Water Pik debuts whitening water flosser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Water Pik has introduced a water flosser that incorporates teeth-whitening tablets.

February 5, 2018

Composite successfully restores teeth with severe wear

By Theresa Pablos

Severe tooth wear can cause a number of problems for patients, but minimally invasive options to restore worn teeth are limited. A new study, however, has found that building up resin composite on teeth with severe wear appears to be a successful treatment option.

February 1, 2018

Can Botox help patients stop grinding their teeth?

By Lori Roniger

Teeth grinding during sleep is fairly common, but devices used to help patients may not be effective. Enter Botox, a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles and is used to treat movement disorders and migraines. Researchers of a new study asked if it could be used to reduce the symptoms of sleep bruxism.

January 31, 2018

Glass-matrix ceramic materials show strength in new study

By Tony Edwards

When creating restorations using a CAD/CAM system, material options include a glass-matrix ceramic and a resin composite. However, newer materials may offer more strength and hardness. Researchers put five of these newer materials to the test.

January 31, 2018

Cosmetic Dentistry Insider: Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm

By Tony Edwards

January 30, 2018

Align Technology reports increased Q4, 2017 revenues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear aligner shipments for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the year.

January 29, 2018

3Shape gets FDA clearance for orthodontic software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3Shape Ortho System 2017 software.

January 29, 2018

Do's and don'ts for practice marketing: Fill scheduling gaps with a whitening promotion

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you're having trouble keeping your schedule full, launch a minicampaign to bring in new patients for professional whitening at a special price, recommends Dr. Roger P. Levin. This will keep staff busy during what might otherwise be slow times and also give prospective patients direct exposure to your office and team.

January 28, 2018

Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?

By Lori Roniger

Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase the risk of developing caries? The authors of a new review looked for answers.

January 23, 2018

New product: Dia-X rotary file system debuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental instrument company DiaDent has launched a new nickel titanium rotary file system.

January 23, 2018

Young Innovations acquires Mydent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired Mydent International.

January 23, 2018

Kulzer names new president for North America

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kulzer has named John Vitale as its new president for the U.S. and Canada.

January 22, 2018

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