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Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?
By Tony Edwards
Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.
August 1, 2019
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Metals top list of common allergens at the dental office
By Theresa Pablos
Which dental materials are responsible for the most contact allergies? Researchers looked at patient data and found metals topped the list, but other common culprits included composites and cosmetic materials.
August 1, 2019
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Study supports clear aligners for orthognathic surgery patients
By Tony Edwards
Patients needing orthognathic surgery generally have orthodontic treatment before and after. Researchers compared the outcomes for patients who used clear-aligner therapy with those who used conventional orthodontic hardware. Their findings might open up new treatment options for patients.
July 31, 2019
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Study confirms long-term perio treatment works
By Theresa Pablos
The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a general dentist's office helped patients maintain healthy gums.
July 30, 2019
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Study: General dentists less likely to refer to orthodontist
By Tony Edwards
Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an orthodontist? In a new study, researchers showed pretreatment orthodontic patient records to both general and pediatric dentists to find out.
July 30, 2019
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Dentists find high mercury levels when removing amalgam
By Theresa Pablos
Mercury exposure during amalgam removal procedures may be seven times higher than the limits recommended by some occupational safety organizations, a new study has found. The research findings suggest minuscule amalgam particles may be able to generate staggering amounts of mercury vapor.
July 29, 2019
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Align Technology posts increased Q2 revenues, shipments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019.
July 28, 2019
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JADA: Sealed primary molars less likely to develop caries
By Theresa Pablos
Sealed primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries in a new study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers also found sealants delayed the need for restorative work on these teeth.
July 25, 2019
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Study finds dental visits decline with age
By Theresa Pablos
The number of dental visits decline as people age and dramatically drop after age 80, according to a new study. The researchers worry that the lack of preventive dental care could lead to tooth decay and loss for these patients.
July 25, 2019
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New product: SmileDirectClub debuts nighttime aligners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has launched aligners to straighten teeth during sleep.
July 24, 2019
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KaVo Kerr launches handpiece repair service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KaVo Kerr has launched the KaVo Care handpiece repair service.
July 22, 2019
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New product: DMG adds semipermanent composite
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DMG America has introduced LuxaCrown, a semipermanent composite material for chairside crown and bridge procedures.
July 22, 2019
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