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Mo. limits dentist opioid prescriptions for acute pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new Missouri law limits the amount of opioid tablets dentists can prescribe for acute pain.
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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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Week in Review: Talking with patients about opioids | Pediatric workforce | Collections
By Tony Edwards
July 26, 2019
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.
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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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New product: Voco introduces light-cured bracket bonding system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Voco has introduced the BrackFix light-cured bracket bonding system.
July 24, 2019
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U.S. overdose deaths drop for 1st time in 30 years
By Theresa Pablos
The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped for the first time since 1990, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data suggest that steps to curb the opioid epidemic may be working.
July 24, 2019
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5 steps for talking with patients about opioids
By Theresa Pablos
Talking with patients about opioids and pain management is important, but it can be a difficult topic for many providers. Experts discussed how to use motivational interviewing to help make this conversation a little easier during a recent webinar.
July 23, 2019
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Biological dentistry: Part 1 -- What is it?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What is biological dentistry? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg defines it as an approach that takes the best concepts from conventional dentistry and combines that with the knowledge that all parts of the body are interconnected. However, there is some controversy around this designation, as he writes in part 1 of this new series.
July 23, 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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