Smile Design: Page 145

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

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

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