Smile Design: Page 124

New product: Titanium handpiece launches
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medidenta has introduced a new handpiece, the Air-Free 90 Titan.
January 21, 2018
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Can maintaining good oral health help prevent frailty?
By Lori Roniger
Can preventing tooth loss and dry mouth in older people help to keep them strong? A study examined the relationship between various oral health issues and frailty in the elderly, with the results suggesting a possible role for oral healthcare management in staving off this type of physical deterioration.
January 18, 2018
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New product: Vita launches shade liquids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vita North America has launched new shade liquids.
January 15, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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New product: Lares launches handpiece system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lares Research has introduced a new electric handpiece system.
January 3, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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