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Smile Design: Page 131
U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.
June 20, 2017
The causes of root sensitivity
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently consulted with a patient with a long-standing problem with tooth-root sensitivity. Many patients may not be aware of the possible causes or may be inadvertently triggering this problem with too-aggressive flossing or brushing. Dr. Danenberg offers some ideas for talking with your patients about this issue.
June 20, 2017
Handpieces may spread harmful microorganisms
By
Theresa Pablos
Syringes, scalers, and high-speed handpieces could be spreading harmful microorganisms in your dental practice, according to the findings of a recent systematic review that evaluated where pathogenic bioaerosols come from and what risk they pose to dental staff and patients.
June 19, 2017
Which instruments are best for reducing post-endo pain?
By
Lori Roniger
Do rotary or reciprocating instruments produce less pain for patients after endodontic treatment? The results of previous research have not produced a clear winner. Therefore, the authors of a new study performed a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials to provide a definitive answer.
June 13, 2017
EPA regulation on amalgam waste to be reinstated
By
Tony Edwards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will lift its hold on finalized standards to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater from dental practices into municipal sewage treatment plants on June 14, 2017. The rule will go into effect on July 14, 2017, with a compliance date for dental offices of July 14, 2020.
June 12, 2017
FDA releases new consumer update on braces
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new consumer update on orthodontics.
June 11, 2017
Spring 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By
Tony Edwards
During spring 2017, new products ranging from a topical anesthetic gel to dentures and scalers were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Vita North America, Komet USA, Premier Dental Products, and other companies.
June 8, 2017
U.S. curing light manufacturer acquired by German company
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. dental curing light manufacturer LED Engin has been acquired by German lighting company Osram.
June 5, 2017
What's the best way to avoid staining after bleaching?
By
Lori Roniger
How can dental practitioners and patients combat the greater susceptibility of teeth to staining immediately after bleaching? A new study tested the effectiveness of various surface treatments and waiting times at preventing staining from red wine after bleaching.
June 1, 2017
Which implant is more stable: tapered or parallel wall?
By
Tony Edwards
When placing implants, protecting the sinus cavity is crucial. As anatomic limitations may mean sufficient bone is not available for traditional-length implants, 8-mm tapered or parallel wall implants may be used. But is one of these designs better? A new study compared the performance of both over a year.
May 31, 2017
OrthoAccel gets FDA clearance for AcceleDent Optima
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AcceleDent Optima technology.
May 30, 2017
New product: Vita debuts line of dentures
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vita North America has launched a new line of dentures.
May 30, 2017
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