Smile Design: Page 96

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

Petition: Maine dental board not enforcing amalgam law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Three U.S. nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice to ensure it is enforcing the state's fact sheet law about the mercury content in amalgam fillings.

October 31, 2019

Her lips are sealed -- literally

By Melissa Busch

A new internet challenge gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "my lips are sealed." Teens, mostly girls, are posting videos of themselves gluing their upper lips with different adhesives to achieve perfect pouts.

October 31, 2019

'Orthodontic' pacifier misleading to consumers, suit claims

By Melissa Busch

Two Illinois women have filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker of an orthodontic pacifier for toddlers, claiming the company's deceptive marketing and packaging led them to believe that the product promotes good oral health.

October 31, 2019

3 simple steps to full-arch temporaries

By Dr. David Rice

Dr. David Rice of IgniteDDS shares his knowledge on building full-arch temporary restorations. He describes three key steps and offers simple tips to make amazing restorations for your patients.

October 27, 2019

SmileDirectClub teams with Canadian pharmacy chain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub has partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada to offer clear aligners at the retailers' locations.

October 24, 2019

New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches

By Melissa Busch

Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions.

October 24, 2019

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