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Report: E-cigarettes increase risks to oral health

By Erik L. Ridley

Vaping is associated with an elevated risk of oral health problems, including gum disease, dental decay, bone loss, and hairy tongue, according to a report released by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

February 14, 2023

Ala. dentist to develop new material to treat caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist and associate professor of dentistry in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama, Birmingham is developing a direct pulp-capping material to treat caries and more.

February 13, 2023

SDF comparable to sealants for preventing cavities

By Kate Madden Yee

A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on February 9 in JAMA Network Open.

February 13, 2023

Can desensitizers ease sensitivity from tooth bleaching?

By Melissa Busch

Using calcium-containing bioactive desensitizers during dental whitening procedures doesn't reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity, but it decreases the intensity, according to a systematic review published on January 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 6, 2023

Ultradent launches temporary resin

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has released J-Temp temporary resin, a premixed, light-cured resin.

February 5, 2023

Are oral health and brain health connected?

By Will Morton

Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

February 1, 2023

Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider: Can desensitizers ease sensitivity from tooth bleaching?

By Melissa Busch

February 1, 2023

Cuspies 2023 winners showcase diversity of dentistry

By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Cuspies awards. The people, products, and events that took home a trophy reflect the increasingly global and demographic diversity of the profession, as well as the mental health toll experienced by many dental professionals.

January 30, 2023

Sheetz reviewing employee dental policy

By Amerigo Allegretto

Sheetz is reviewing an internal policy stating that employees cannot have any visible dental issues and that applicants with such issues are disqualified from employment, according to a January 24 report by Business Insider.

January 26, 2023

Admetec to launch camera, headlight for dental loupes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Admetec will launch the Flamingo, an integrated high-definition camera and headlight for dental loupes at the International Dental Show, which is occurring March 14-18, 2023, in Cologne, Germany.

January 25, 2023

Clinical trial to test material to regenerate bone

By Kate Madden Yee

The Italian Ministry of Health has granted permission for a 15-patient pilot clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a biomaterial designed to regenerate bone in the mandibular and maxillary dental arches, according to a press release from the company behind the material.

January 23, 2023

Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss

By Will Morton

The same genes that affect diseases in patients' mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last September in Scientific Reports.

January 22, 2023

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