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Second Opinion: An update on the Utah fluoride overfeed

By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.

In early February 2019, the residents of 50 homes in Sandy City, UT, experienced a brief "fluoride overfeed" that resulted from a combination of human error and a snowstorm that caused a power failure at the city's water plant. Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, gives an update to the situation in this Second Opinion.

March 28, 2019

3M settles dental crown lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by 39 dentists concerning its Lava Ultimate dental crown, according to multiple published reports.

March 27, 2019

Poor oral health increases pancreatic cancer risk for black women

By Tony Edwards

Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

March 27, 2019

Does fluoride concentration matter for decay prevention?

By Tony Edwards

Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated, comprehensive review to see if the level of fluoride in toothpaste affected its ability to fight tooth decay.

March 26, 2019

Mouth ulcers linked to inflammatory diseases, depression

By Theresa Pablos

Mouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores are also related to inflammatory diseases and depressive symptoms.

March 25, 2019

Week in Review: Stronger composites | Anesthesia trends | Digital dentistry

By Tony Edwards

March 21, 2019

Swanky Smiles launches in-house orthodontics service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Mobile orthodontics company Swanky Smiles has launched a new program to help general dental practices provide orthodontic services.

March 21, 2019

Can hybrid CAD/CAM crowns successfully resist fatigue?

By Tony Edwards

Hybrid ceramic materials may be an alternative to established materials for posterior restoration crowns. However, questions remain about these hybrids' ability to hold up under high masticatory forces. In a new study, researchers sought to analyze the fatigue damage that occurs with hybrid CAD/CAM composites.

March 21, 2019

Sonendo names 3 new VPs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has appointed three new vice presidents.

March 20, 2019

Car bumper component used to create stronger composite

By Theresa Pablos

A stronger resin composite might be possible thanks to a polymer used to strengthen car bumpers and protect wood decks. A new filling material with thiourethane demonstrated up to twice the strength of a typical composite in a recent study.

March 20, 2019

Winter 2019 new-product roundup

By Tony Edwards

Between the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February and the International Dental Show in March, a number of companies have released new products. DrBicuspid.com brings you this roundup of new releases from companies such as Planmeca, Align Technology, and others.

March 19, 2019

New survey looks at anesthesia trends, safety in 2019

By Theresa Pablos

How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the most severe anesthesia complications are very rare, occurring in less than one person out of thousands of patients.

March 19, 2019

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