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Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery

By Ava Barros

Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

December 3, 2024

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 2

By Kevin Henry

Courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Doug Smail concludes his clinical tips on how dentists can ease the dental implant process.

November 27, 2024

Is this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?

By Ava Barros

Using this extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

November 26, 2024

Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters

By Ava Barros

Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.

November 25, 2024

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

By Kevin Henry

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease

By Ava Barros

This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

November 22, 2024

Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

By Ava Barros

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

This simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum disease

By Ava Barros

The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

November 15, 2024

ADA Forsyth, Voyager to host denture course

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Forsyth Institute and Voyager Dental will host an online advanced digital denture course on Friday, November 15, from 12-2 p.m. Pacific time.

November 14, 2024

'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.

November 14, 2024

VOC exposure linked to periodontitis

By Ava Barros

Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

November 13, 2024

Case report: Class II pulp cap restoration using an advanced composite resin

By Dr. Jorge F. Zapata

In this case study, Dr. Jorge F. Zapata explains how he used immediate dentin sealing and a resin coating technique to achieve a functional and aesthetic restoration.

November 13, 2024

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