Smile Design: Page 142

New product: TJA Health launches mouthrinse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

TJA Health has introduced a new remineralizing and whitening mouthrinse.

December 15, 2016

EPA finalizes dental amalgam rules

By Tony Edwards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater from dental practices into municipal sewage treatment plants. While the rule will go into effect soon, the compliance date for most practices is not until the end of 2019.

December 15, 2016

Is digital or conventional technique better for marginal fit?

By Tony Edwards

When it comes to fitting a restoration, the combination of an intraoral scanner and a CAD/CAM system offers a simplified production process compared with the conventional impression technique. But are these impressions of the same quality as ones created conventionally? A new study seeks to answer this question.

December 15, 2016

Utah kids score poorly on oral healthcare

By Lori Roniger

Large numbers of Utah elementary schoolchildren have experienced tooth decay or have untreated decay, according to the results of a statewide survey. While more children are receiving sealants now, the authors conclude that greater access to insurance and oral healthcare is still needed.

December 14, 2016

Review: Reasons for composite failure have changed

By Tony Edwards

Has the failure rate of direct resin composite restorations in vital posterior teeth improved over the last decade or decreased? Researchers from Australia examined this important clinical question in a new literature review.

December 14, 2016

Alcohol, cigarettes are risk factors for bruxism

By Theresa Pablos

When patients report smoking cigarettes or frequently drinking alcohol, you probably automatically think of their increased risk for caries and periodontal disease. However, you may want to also check for bruxism during your exam.

December 13, 2016

DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards 2016 finalists

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists chosen by our readers for the 2016 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting.

December 11, 2016

Study: School-based sealant programs save money

By Lori Roniger

Should programs to increase sealant use in lower-income children be expanded? A new study published in the December issue of Health Affairs has found that school-based programs that provide dental sealants to children are cost-effective and prevent the need for fillings in many cases.

December 8, 2016

December new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Since the start of November, companies have introduced new products ranging from a universal composite to a sealant, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Carestream Dental, Kerr, Taub Products, and others.

December 8, 2016

Akervall names new chief executive

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Mouthguard manufacturer Akervall Technologies has named Kathy Capelli as its new chief operating and financial officer.

December 7, 2016

Restoratives Insider: Study finds reasons for composite failure have changed

By Tony Edwards

December 7, 2016

South African implant firm opens U.S. operations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

International dental implant company Southern Implants has announced the opening of its North American subsidiary.

December 1, 2016

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