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Smile Design: Page 131
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
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
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
Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teeth
By
Tony Edwards
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also well-accepted by their parents in a new study, published in the
Journal of Public Health Dentistry
.
August 9, 2017
Case report: Orthodontic brace wire found in bowel
By
Tony Edwards
You might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient's mouth, but what about in their abdomen? A new report from
BMJ Case Reports
highlights the unusual case of a patient who swallowed part of an orthodontic wire but did not have health issues until a decade later.
August 8, 2017
Texas reaches $300K settlement with Henry Schein
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Henry Schein over allegations of anticompetitive practices.
August 7, 2017
New product: GoldenDent adds allograft line
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GoldenDent has introduced a new allograft product line.
August 7, 2017
Case report: Overuse of denture fixative causes rare neurological disorder
By
Tony Edwards
What's in the denture fixative your patients use and could it lead to health issues? For one 62-year-old patient, the long-term overuse of a fixative with zinc caused him to lose feeling in both of his legs. A new case report details the need to be aware of how your patients are using over-the-counter fixatives.
August 7, 2017
Do sealants deliver as promised for caries prevention?
By
Lori Roniger
Sealants are commonly used for caries prevention, but are they all effective? With new sealant materials on the market, researchers updated a previous comprehensive review to reflect new data and to see if they are effective.
August 7, 2017
Is CBCT or intraoral radiology better for finding bone defects?
By
Tony Edwards
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) and intraoral radiology are the most commonly used modalities to detect peri-implant bone defects. But does one outperform the other in finding these defects? Researchers compared numerous studies and came away with a surprising answer about both modalities.
August 3, 2017
Restoratives Insider: Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teeth
By
Tony Edwards
August 2, 2017
New product: Solmetex debuts amalgam separator
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Solmetex has introduced a new amalgam separator.
August 1, 2017
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