Smile Design: Page 165

Study: Higher fluoride needed to control root dentine caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Higher fluoride concentrations are necessary when controlling caries of the root dentine versus those in the enamel, according to a new study from researchers from Brazil and published in PLOS One.
January 12, 2016
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Salvin acquires Exactech's dental assets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Exactech, a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products, announced that is has sold its dental biologic assets to Salvin Dental Specialities.
January 7, 2016
Mo. adult Medicaid dental services may receive funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced that an estimated $35 million to be collected from delinquent taxpayers in the state will pay for expanded dental care for low-income residents in 2016.
January 5, 2016
4 reasons why ECC models don't work for individuals
By Theresa Pablos
Population-based early childhood caries (ECC) models are useful when trying to understand large-scale causes of caries; however, they are not as relevant when looking at individual cases. In a new, critical review, author Dr. Kimon Divaris evaluates where ECC models fall short and outlines how they can be improved.
January 5, 2016
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AACD seeks Evy award nominations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards, also known as the Evy.
January 3, 2016
Lares launches ProStyle handpiece line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lares Research has introduced a new ProStyle line of high-speed handpieces.
January 3, 2016
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Many children not getting preventive dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study of more than 97 million dental claims by the Delta Dental Plans Association found that two-thirds of children at higher risk of developing caries aren't getting recommended preventive dental care.
December 29, 2015
ACP releases guidelines on dental restorations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has released clinical practice guidelines in the Journal of Prosthodontics for patients with dental restorations.
December 28, 2015
OHA to honor Dr. Michael Alfano
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) will honor Michael Alfano, DMD, PhD, with the Tribute Award at its 26th annual Gala & Benefit in February.
December 28, 2015
CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth
By Theresa Pablos
Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The researchers also found tooth loss is especially prominent for non-Hispanic black people with diabetes.
December 22, 2015
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What are mouthguards actually used for?
By Sierra Soleimani
Technically speaking, mouthguards can be used for many things, one of the most important things they can't do is protect your patients against concussions. Sierra Soleimani of the mouthguard manufacturer SISU writes that practitioners need to be aware of what these crucial devices can and cannot do.
December 21, 2015
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Grant aids research into improving extraction outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Jersey Health Foundation/Nicholson Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Antonio Valdevit, PhD, to advance research into a medical device that could reduce local trauma and improve outcomes for people requiring tooth extractions.
December 20, 2015
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