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Could nanotechnology ease orthodontic surgery?

By Lori Roniger

What if the invasiveness of orthodontic surgery could be supplanted by something kinder and gentler for patients with a severe malocclusion? Enter a novel developing technology that uses nanoparticles containing a deactivated form of collagenase to remodel oral tissue.

March 7, 2018

EverSmile launches oral care products for orthodontic patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

EverSmile has launched three oral care and cleaning products for patients with braces and clear aligners.

March 6, 2018

What do you tell your patients about detoxification?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Patients spend billions of dollars each year in the U.S. on so-called detoxification products. When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients ask him about the detoxification process and these products, he tries to consistently remind them that there are other methods that may be more effective and safer.

March 6, 2018

Christensen: 5 key takeaways about composite restorations

By Theresa Pablos

Dr. Gordon Christensen spoke about composite restorations at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During his well-attended lecture, Dr. Christensen gave his take on materials, procedures, and general restorative trends.

March 5, 2018

Week in Review: Rella Christensen on disinfection | Midwinter Meeting news | Hygiene production

By Tony Edwards

March 1, 2018

What do nurses know about pediatric oral health?

By Lori Roniger

Nurse practitioners can be well-positioned to provide preventive oral healthcare to young children in rural areas or from low socioeconomic households who are unable to see a dentist. However, their oral health knowledge varies. A new study examined what nurse practitioners know about pediatric oral health and what affects this.

March 1, 2018

W&H acquires Osstell

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental instrument and device manufacturer W&H Dentalwerk has acquired implant stability measurement developer Osstell.

February 28, 2018

Can evidence-based dentistry resolve treatment questions?

By Tony Edwards

When you are confronted with a patient treatment dilemma, where do you turn for information to guide your treatment? Dr. Geoffrey A. Thompson told attendees at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting that applying evidence-based dentistry can help answer your treatment questions.

February 28, 2018

Sleep apnea device gets FDA clearance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Center for Craniofacial & Dental Sleep Medicine has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Meridian PM oral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring.

February 27, 2018

See the Dental Excellence Awards presented at Chicago Midwinter 2018

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com staff presented the 2017 Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and services.

February 25, 2018

Week in Review: Chicago Midwinter day 1 | Dentsply Sirona new CEO | Practice pillars

By Tony Edwards

February 22, 2018

Why aren't dentists following sealant guidelines?

By Lori Roniger

Large, multisite dental practices may be the way of the future, but practitioners at these sites may not be leading the way in following recommendations for sealing noncavitated occlusal carious lesions in children. To learn more, researchers sought to identify the barriers to guideline adoption facing dentists at a typical, large practice.

February 22, 2018

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