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CDC: Hispanic, black kids have highest U.S. caries rate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Almost 20% of Hispanic and black children ages 2 through 8 years in the U.S. had untreated caries in their primary teeth during 2011 to 2014, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

March 9, 2017

Dental Services Group names new CEO

By Tony Edwards

Dental Services Group has named Matt Morgan as its new CEO.

March 9, 2017

Winter 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Since the end of January, companies have introduced new products ranging from double-sided diamond disks to a smartwatch app, and more. Here is our roundup of new products from companies such as Henry Schein, Komet USA, Kerr, and others.

March 9, 2017

Restoratives Insider: SDF with potassium reduces staining, caries recurrence

By Tony Edwards

March 8, 2017

NIDCR awards $24M to study tissue regeneration

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has pledged $24 million to support the development of two resource centers that will study tissue regeneration.

March 6, 2017

New product: Komet launches double-sided diamond disks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has introduced new double-sided diamond disks with coarse diamond grains.

March 6, 2017

Coffee stains no match for some restorative materials

By Theresa Pablos

The average American drinks a lot of coffee -- 3.1 cups per day to be exact -- which poses a challenge to dentists who want to create natural-looking restorations. Fortunately, newer restorative materials may prevent coffee stains better than traditional composite resins.

March 6, 2017

Survey finds knowledge gaps in use of curing lights

By Tony Edwards

Do you use a curing light in your practice for restorations? A new study has found that almost a third of surveyed dentists used inadequate eye protection while using these lights, and many were not aware of the irradiance value of the curing light they were using, which meant the curing time could not be determined accurately.

March 5, 2017

New products: Shofu launches bur holder, CAD/CAM composite

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental has launched two new products, a bur holder and proprietary hybrid ceramic materials for CAD/CAM-based restorative dentistry.

March 5, 2017

New products: Roland DGA launches 3D printer and dental mill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Roland DGA has launched a new 3D printer and a dental mill for dental laboratories.

March 1, 2017

EPA denies petition by fluoride opponents

By Tony Edwards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition from the Fluoride Action Network and other groups that would have prohibited adding fluoride to U.S. water supplies.

March 1, 2017

Mercury in existing fillings is no problem?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg was speaking with a dental educator recently when the educator stated that mercury in existing fillings is not a problem. This conversation reminded Dr. Danenberg that all dentists need to be up-to-date with current research to provide the best care to their patients.

February 28, 2017

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