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Delayed treatment biggest barrier to rebounding implant market

By Dr. Edward Harsini

Dr. Edward Harsini discusses why he is confident that good things are ahead when it comes to the dental implant sector. While he believes implant dentistry will see a comeback after the pandemic, he tells readers it is important that dental practices reach out to patients to tell them to be proactive about their oral health.

September 28, 2020

CBCT reveals 1st reported case of premolar with 5 canals

By Melissa Busch

A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan helped identify a fifth canal in the first premolar of a man who was undergoing a root canal. This is the first reported case of a fifth canal in this type of tooth, according to a case report published on September 10 in BMC Oral Health.

September 28, 2020

NYU College of Dentistry awarded $3.9M grant focusing on chronic pain treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study chronic pain treatment.

September 27, 2020

In response to FDA, ADA reaffirms its amalgam position

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has reaffirmed its position on the safety and efficacy of dental amalgam following a statement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advising high-risk individuals to get nonmercury fillings instead of amalgam ones.

September 27, 2020

SEPA-Oral Reconstruction Foundation Regenerative Symposium to be held in October

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA)-Oral Reconstruction Foundation Regenerative Symposium is joining forces with BioHorizons Camlog for the first joint conference to be held on October 30-31 as part of the SEPA OnAir 2020 congress.

September 24, 2020

FDA calls for high-risk patients to avoid dental amalgam

By Melissa Busch

Instead of recommending a complete ban of dental amalgam, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that high-risk individuals, such as pregnant women, avoid getting these fillings "whenever possible and appropriate."

September 24, 2020

Why you need to know about this acronym -- and why your patients will thank you for it

By Dr. David Rice

Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses the importance of computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD). He details why this has become a favorite dental acronym of his, and why he believes CCLAD can be a benefit to your practice and patients.

September 24, 2020

Ditron Dental USA to enter implant market on October 1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ditron Dental USA said that it will enter the U.S. dental implant market on October 1.

September 23, 2020

Pulpdent donates sealant, varnish to nonprofit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pulpdent has donated 600 applications of its Embrace varnish and 400 applications of its Embrace pit and fissure sealant to the Colorado-based nonprofit Deserving Dental.

September 22, 2020

Low doses of Botox may help TMJ pain without bone loss

By Melissa Busch

Short-term, low doses of botulinum toxin (Botox) can be used to manage pain related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) without causing jawbone loss, according to a study published on September 3 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

September 22, 2020

Crest releases leave-on teeth whitening treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest has launched a leave-on teeth whitening treatment called Crest Whitening Emulsions.

September 21, 2020

Sleep apnea may affect COVID-19 severity

By Melissa Busch

Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk for more severe complications from COVID-19, according to a new study published on September 8 in Sleep Medicine Reviews.

September 21, 2020

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