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Glass ceramic outperforms indirect resin in new veneer study
By Theresa Pablos
Veneers made with glass ceramic may be more durable than those composed of indirect resin. These findings come from a new study that evaluated the long-term survival rate of restorations placed on maxillary anterior teeth.
June 16, 2019
2016 09 13 10 25 03 345 Teeth Veneers 400
Week in Review: Intraoral scanners rated | Perio link to diabetes | Medical reimbursement
By Tony Edwards
June 14, 2019
Dental crowns top men's most researched cosmetic procedures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental crowns and invisible-aligner treatment were the most researched cosmetic procedures by U.S. men in the first three months of 2019, according to the results of a new survey from RealSelf.
June 13, 2019
2019 04 04 22 38 0800 Survey Form 400
Align Technology, Straumann end distribution talks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology and Straumann Group have terminated discussions regarding a possible development and distribution agreement. As a result, Straumann will pay Align Technology $16 million as part of a patent settlement agreement announced in March.
June 13, 2019
2019 06 14 17 16 9356 Invisalign 400
WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with vapors, gases, and airborne dusts that may cause lung disease and also ways to prevent it.
June 13, 2019
2017 04 19 14 28 18 163 Dentist Woman 400
Do orthodontics affect patients' long-term outlook?
By Tony Edwards
One reason cited for starting orthodontic treatment is the belief that it will help patients feel more positive about themselves later in life. Researchers surveyed more than 440 30-year-olds and found that other factors may play a larger role in patients' long-term outlook.
June 13, 2019
2017 08 08 14 02 40 142 Braces 400
New product: Align Technology launches intraoral scanner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology has launched a new intraoral scanner.
June 12, 2019
2019 02 06 18 56 6331 Tooth Abstract 400
Calif. dentist charged with 75 counts of billing fraud
By Brian Casey
A California dentist has been charged with insurance fraud for submitting reimbursement claims to private insurance companies for dental work that allegedly was never performed. The dentist submitted claims for nearly $600,000 covering 623 root canals in 75 patients, according to state authorities.
June 12, 2019
2016 09 29 11 39 46 810 Scales Of Justice 400
Periodontal disease linked to prediabetes, puberty
By Theresa Pablos
Periodontal health may be related to everything from prediabetes to puberty. Researchers who evaluated some of these connections presented their findings at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.
June 11, 2019
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
Can computer-guided navigation teach implant placement?
By Tony Edwards
When it comes to implant placement, developments in computer‐guided dynamic navigation systems may offer dental students a new training approach. Researchers put one of these systems to the test to see if it could improve implant surgical training.
June 11, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Study links glucose disorders and perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with undetected glucose disorders (dysglycemia) have a higher risk of both periodontitis and myocardial infarction, according to a study published June 10 in Diabetes Care.
June 9, 2019
2018 09 24 20 50 5142 Periodontal Treatment Mirror 400
New studies focus on diabetes link with perio disease
By Tony Edwards
New research on the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes was presented on June 8 and 9 at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.
June 9, 2019
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
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