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Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and perhaps reduce caries? Can this addition also alter the structure of these biofilms? A new study from PLOS One looks at this potential innovation.

September 28, 2016

UCSF researcher wins $8M grant to study stem cells

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institutes of Health has awarded an eight-year, $8.24 million grant to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) professor to fund his dental stem cell research.

September 27, 2016

Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco

By Tony Edwards

The California Dental Association's CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. DrBicuspid.com was there, bringing you exclusive coverage on topics that affect your practice.

September 26, 2016

Dentalpoint launches implant in U.S.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Swiss manufacturer Dentalpoint has announced that the company's metal-free dental implant is now available in the U.S.

September 25, 2016

Dos and don'ts for production growth: Help patients say 'yes' to implants

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Most patients now know about dental implants and why they may be better than alternative treatments in most cases. Yet the cost still stands as a formidable barrier for many patients. For their sake (and yours), you should try to ease the sticker shock for patients you know are good candidates from a clinical standpoint, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 25, 2016

3M donates sealant kits to ADA Foundation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M will donate 3,000 sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to be used during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program.

September 21, 2016

Restoratives Insider: Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

By Tony Edwards

September 21, 2016

Do resin cements affect CAD/CAM materials?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

What's the best combination of resin/ceramic CAD/CAM materials with adhesive resin cements? Is it better to go with self-etch or etch-and-rinse cements? A new study from Dental Materials Journal might change how you think about these cements.

September 21, 2016

Directa Dental acquires Parkell

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental materials manufacturer Directa Dental Group has acquired dental supply maker Parkell.

September 20, 2016

3D Systems launches new surgical planning software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D printing company 3D Systems has introduced Jaw in a Day, an addition to its virtual surgical planning (VSP) product line.

September 20, 2016

Cosmedent launches new sculpting instrument

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cosmedent has introduced the Casi, a double-ended composite sculpting instrument.

September 19, 2016

Study: Resin cements can change the color of ceramics

By Donna Domino

Resin cements can change the translucency, color, and shade of high-translucent ceramics, according to a new study in the Journal of Applied Oral Science. The final color of restorations depends on a combination of the underlying tooth structure and resin cement layer, the authors concluded.

September 19, 2016

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