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DDS Lab, Dentegra form partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laboratory DDS Lab and Dentegra Insurance have partnered to offer discounted pricing on DDS products and services to the dental carrier's participating dentists.
February 1, 2017
Komet launches new polishing wheel
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has launched the 9484.NM.260 abrasive buff, a nonwoven-fiber polishing wheel.
February 1, 2017
2017 02 01 10 46 35 426 Komet 9484 nm 260 200
Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?
By Tony Edwards
Major advancements have been made in nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments in recent years. But which type of rotary instrumentation works best? In a study in BMC Oral Health, researchers tested three types of NiTi instruments for shaping root canals, finding one that was superior.
February 1, 2017
2016 10 04 13 57 40 48 Tooth Pulp Endodontic 400
Implants and inflammation
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Recent published research has raised a question about titanium dental implants and possible inflammation. Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that while the vast majority of procedures using these implants have been successful and free of symptoms, he'd like to see well-designed studies undertaken and published so practitioners can offer their patients more complete information.
January 31, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Henry Schein partners with GuardLab
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has announced a marketing partnership with sports technology company GuardLab.
January 29, 2017
Implant pioneer Dr. Leonard Linkow dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Leonard Linkow, DDS, DMSc, died on January 26 at age 90. He was known as the father of oral implantology.
January 26, 2017
Calif. will reimburse for SDF for some kids
By Theresa Pablos
To combat early childhood caries, the California Department of Health Care Services has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for some high-risk children enrolled in Denti-Cal, the state's dental Medicaid program.
January 25, 2017
2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400
Study measures time for in-office crown fabrication versus labs
By Tony Edwards
One question any office considering the purchase of a CAD/CAM system must ask is how much time will be saved during crown fabrication versus the traditional process. The more time an office can save, the more procedures it can schedule. Now, researchers have attempted to measure how long each process takes.
January 25, 2017
2017 01 18 12 22 46 330 Crown Tooth 400
Biolase laser receives FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Epic Pro laser system.
January 23, 2017
Dentsply Sirona to provide equipment to Penn dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona will provide the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine with curing lights and instruction in restorative materials and techniques.
January 23, 2017
New review casts doubt on sleep apnea treatments
By Tony Edwards
While screening for sleep apnea is often recommended as a practice benefit for a dental office, what are the benefits -- and harms -- of sleep apnea screening? A new review in the Journal of the American Medical Association drew some worrying conclusions.
January 23, 2017
2015 05 26 15 01 21 825 Sleep Apnea Cpap 200
January new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By Tony Edwards
Since the middle of December, companies have introduced new products ranging from a smart toothbrush to a 3D printer, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Kolibree, Microcopy, TJA Health, and others.
January 19, 2017
2017 01 19 16 11 41 971 Kolibree Ara Smart Toothbrush 400
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