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Scaling titanium implants may worsen peri-implantitis

By Lori Roniger

When you use an ultrasonic scaler on your patient's titanium implants, your goal is to prevent peri-implantitis. But what if this action actually caused or aggravated it? A new study published in Scientific Reports examines this theory and whether the roughness of the implant surface has an effect.

January 15, 2017

Review: Is there an ideal material for apical sealing?

By Tony Edwards

While hundreds of studies have documented the safety and efficacy of filling materials most often used for apical sealing, researchers from China undertook a literature review to weigh the evidence behind the materials and see if one were ideal. Their conclusions highlight the need for rigorous research and follow-up.

January 12, 2017

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2017 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

January 9, 2017

Study offers new treatment for large caries

By Tony Edwards

Is the way you treat large caries about to change? The findings of a new study in Scientific Reports suggest that using a degradable collagen sponge filled with a pharmaceutical first tested for treating Alzheimer's disease may stimulate natural dentine repair and eventually replace the need for fillings and cements.

January 8, 2017

Western Dental appoints new VP of dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Western Dental has appointed Natalie Arranaga as its new vice president of dental implants.

January 2, 2017

Kerr launches new amalgam waste website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has launched a website to provide information on the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards on the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater.

January 2, 2017

How can you help patients who bite their nails?

By Pooria Shahin, DDS

As dentists, we are all too familiar with particular oral health problems that could have been avoided with better dental hygiene, writes Dr. Pooria Shahin. One common habit that leads to preventable dental health problems is nail biting, and in Dr. Shahin's first column for DrBicuspid.com, he offers a thorough overview of the condition along with three helpful treatment suggestions.

January 2, 2017

Top 5 news stories from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Popular topics included a lawsuit against three of the dental industry's largest companies, and the continued support for flossing by dental groups after the release of a critical report.

December 29, 2016

Premier Dental adds new restorations package

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Premier Dental has released a new package for ceramic restorations.

December 28, 2016

NIDCR awards NYU researcher $1.9M to study enamel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a New York University (NYU) researcher a $1.9 million, five-year grant to study calcium control in dental enamel.

December 26, 2016

Which treatments are most effective for caries prevention?

By Lori Roniger

How effective are various treatments for caries prevention such as fluoride varnishes and pit-and-fissure sealants? The authors of a new study reviewed high-level evidence on caries prevention and reached some intriguing conclusions.

December 21, 2016

Nanostructures appear to determine implant performance

By Theresa Pablos

Differences between implant surfaces at the nanoscale level appear to at least partially determine which have a higher chance of success after an implant procedure, according to a new study. The research may lead to implants that better adhere to bone and soft tissue.

December 19, 2016

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