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AvaDent partners with Renew on restoratives

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Global Dental Science (AvaDent) signed a deal to supply prosthetic components to Renew for its proprietary fixed-removable, full-arch dental implant.

November 6, 2022

Read with caution: DrBicuspid's 5 scariest case reports

By Melissa Busch

Ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night may be what you think about on Halloween, but the biggest scares may happen right in your own dental practice. In the spirit of the holiday, DrBicuspid.com revisits the scariest case reports of 2022.

October 30, 2022

SprintRay launches new hybrid ceramic resin

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SprintRay has launched OnX Tough, a hybrid ceramic resin designed for the 3D printing of dental prosthetics.

October 26, 2022

How much do ads affect the idea of an ideal smile?

By Alex Dagostino

Evidence shows that people are judged on their appearance, whether we like it or not. But how much do advertisements influence what we think of as an ideal smile? Researchers analyzed the effects of priming on social judgments in a study published on October 22 in the Journal of Dentistry.

October 25, 2022

#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok

By Alex Dagostino

A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The "tricks" include teeth filling, drilling, repairing, and applying tooth gems, which is drawing warnings against these at-home practices from dental professionals.

October 24, 2022

Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram

By Dr. Teresa Yang

Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor's case, her profile also serves as an outlet for documenting her life after she was diagnosed with cancer in her maxilla in her late 20s. Dr. Teresa Yang shares Taylor's story.

October 24, 2022

3M Oral Care debuts new matrix system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M Oral Care has introduced a new custom matrix system that aims to make composite placement less stressful and more predictable.

October 23, 2022

Prosthetic knee outcomes worse for patients with implants

By Melissa Busch

Patients who had dental caries or implant placement one year before total knee arthroplasty have more complications, including heart attacks, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

October 20, 2022

Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites

By Alex Dagostino

To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But a new study published on October 20 in the International Dental Journal suggests that these mouthwashes may change resin composites.

October 20, 2022

How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

One of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.

October 19, 2022

Dental therapists may be key to serving more patients

By Melissa Busch

Dental therapists contributed to delivering dental care to patients in Alaska, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The number of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta rose since the introduction of dental therapy.

October 18, 2022

Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study

By Alex Dagostino

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published in PLOS One. An increase in body mass index was tied to tooth loss.

October 17, 2022

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