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New-product highlights from CDA Presents 2017
By Tony Edwards
Among the many products that debuted at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting were a new intraoral scanner from Planmeca, an airway imaging module from Carestream Dental, and an innovative virtual reality system from Komet USA. DrBicuspid.com gives you a look at some of the new products from the meeting.
August 31, 2017
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Antibiotic guidelines for everyday dentistry
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists are on the front line in the war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, said Dr. Peter Jacobsen at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting. Find out his guidelines for writing safe and effective antibiotic prescriptions.
August 30, 2017
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New product: Supersmile launches whitening system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Supersmile has launched its new whitening system.
August 27, 2017
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New products from CDA Presents 2017 in San Francisco
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - A highlight of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting is the many new, useful, and interesting products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a look at some of the offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and more.
August 24, 2017
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Researchers create gum that detects peri-implantitis
By Theresa Pablos
Researchers have created a chewing gum that tastes bitter when patients have inflammation around one or more dental implants. The gum may one day be used as an early detection method for peri-implantitis to help prevent bone loss associated with severe forms of the disease.
August 23, 2017
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Are porous implants as stable as threaded ones?
By Lori Roniger
Threaded implants are thought to provide both better primary stability and connection to bone than porous implants, but research to back that up is lacking. A new study examined the mechanical stability of the two implants and found that porous ones appeared to provide sufficient support by increasing contact between bone and the implant.
August 22, 2017
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Sprig Oral Health names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sprig Oral Health Technologies has named Brenda Hansen as its new CEO.
August 21, 2017
Straumann acquires ClearCorrect for $150M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann Group has acquired clear aligner manufacturer ClearCorrect.
August 16, 2017
What is your patient's mouth worth?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Your patients may take for granted that they can eat almost anything they want and enjoy the taste and chewing satisfaction of the food. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders if patients would take better care of their oral health if a value and a cost were assigned.
August 15, 2017
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Er:YAG lasers change dentin's surface, chemical composition
By Theresa Pablos
Hard-tissue lasers have been praised as a replacement to drills for basic restorative procedures, which is why researchers decided to take a closer look at how one type, the erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser, affected dentin's physical and chemical properties.
August 14, 2017
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Do surface roughness changes predict enamel loss?
By Tony Edwards
If enamel erosion could be accurately measured, preventive measures could be taken to preserve tooth enamel. Researchers sought to find out if roughness data from one location could be used to measure the erosion activity on a tooth. Their results may lead the way to an in vivo test and preventive treatments.
August 14, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for implant case presentation: Play the long game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
For most patients, agreeing to implant treatment takes multiple case presentations. Implants are expensive, requiring significant out-of-pocket costs. In addition, they involve surgery, as in dental surgery. Those are two words that few people want to hear, yet the benefits of implants are numerous and life-changing. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips for successful implant case presentation.
August 13, 2017
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