Smile Design: Page 85

Calif. passes law abolishing dental co-pays for inmates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Inmates at city and county jails in California will no longer be required to pay for dental and medical visits thanks to a new bill recently signed into law.

November 10, 2019

Only 3 out of 5 women get teeth cleaned during pregnancy

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 90% of women know that taking care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy is important, yet only about 60% go for dental cleanings, according to a new study published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health.

November 7, 2019

Dentist sets world record for fastest crown prep

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in Kentucky will take the crown for completing the fastest tooth crown preparation in the world, likely landing him in the Guinness World Records, according to news reports.

November 7, 2019

UNC fan gets permanent 'Carolina blue' front teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Every time this guy flashes a smile, the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team will know where he stands, according to an article on 247sports.com.

November 7, 2019

Man nearly dies after dentures get stuck in throat for hours

By Melissa Busch

A 75-year-old man in China almost choked to death after accidentally swallowing his dentures while eating a meal. The dentures were lodged in his throat for about eight hours before they were removed during emergency surgery, according to news reports.

November 7, 2019

Lifelong exposure to fluoride reduces caries in kids

By Melissa Busch

PHILADELPHIA - Lifetime exposure to community water fluoridation is effective in reducing dental caries in the permanent teeth of teens and tweens, according to studying findings presented at the American Public Health Association 2019 annual meeting.

November 7, 2019

The importance of banking natural tooth structure

By Dr. David Rice

When you want to deliver predictable restorations, when you want to do it easily and effectively, and when you want them to last, Dr. David Rice recommends banking tooth structure whenever possible.

November 4, 2019

U.K. teeth condition worse now than in 17th century

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Modern-day British people have more tooth loss and decay than British people from as far back as the 17th century, according to new research.

November 3, 2019

Dental stem cells may help restore breast tissue

By Abraham Kim

Stem cells of the teeth can develop into milk-producing cells when placed into mammary glands of mice, according to a study published on October 22 in the journal Cells.

November 3, 2019

Tiger in Germany gets gold-toothed smile

By Melissa Busch

Cara, a Bental tiger in Germany, is ready for her closeup. Donning a shiny new gold crown for a broken canine may have earned the 125-lb tiger celebrity status, falling into the not-too-shabby group of entertainers, like Beyonce, Pharrell, and Rhianna, who sport blinged-out smiles.

November 3, 2019

CDA journal explores fluoride, pediatric pain, more

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association touches on several topics, including the history of water fluoridation in the state and pediatric pain.

October 31, 2019

Virtual dentist network offers patients second opinions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Virtual care company TeleDentists now offers second opinions about dental procedures to patients.

October 31, 2019

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