Dental Specialties

Common chemicals linked to periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.

September 9, 2024

Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters

By Dr. Chris Kammer

With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.

September 7, 2024

Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection

By Kevin Henry

Here is another valuable clinical tip that can help every dental practice and dentist, courtesy of Dr. Darin O'Bryan and CDOCS.

September 5, 2024

Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery

By Dr. James Melville

Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.

September 4, 2024

This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Ava Barros

A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

August 29, 2024

Clinical tip: Delivering a great thermal pulp test via Endo Ice

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Diwakar Kinra is back with another CDOCS clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice, this time with a focus on endodontics.

August 28, 2024

Dentsply Sirona launches X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has introduced two new endodontic solutions: the X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue.

August 27, 2024

Frequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilience

By Ava Barros

Brushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

August 27, 2024

It's not just about scaling anymore: Latest tools, theories, and products to blast biofilm

By Melissa K. Turner

Oral diseases are rampant and growing around the world, and it is the job of oral healthcare professionals to use every tool available to us to be more efficient, writes Melissa K. Turner.

August 24, 2024

Cardiometabolic dysregulation may be linked to gum disease

By Ava Barros

Insulin resistance may be linked to higher odds of moderate to severe periodontitis, particularly in individuals with obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.

August 24, 2024

What you need to know about gum disease, infective endocarditis

By Ava Barros

There is no causal link between periodontitis and infective endocarditis, indicating that past clinical practices may have overstated the role of periodontitis in preventing the condition, reports research published in the International Dental Journal.

August 24, 2024

A cosmetic dentist weighs in on the perio-before-whitening discussion

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Jossen Gastelum discusses how he handles tough conversations in his dental practice and why it's OK to tell a patients no when it comes to their smiles.

August 24, 2024

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