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Glass-matrix ceramic materials show strength in new study

By Tony Edwards

When creating restorations using a CAD/CAM system, material options include a glass-matrix ceramic and a resin composite. However, newer materials may offer more strength and hardness. Researchers put five of these newer materials to the test.

January 31, 2018

Cosmetic Dentistry Insider: Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm

By Tony Edwards

January 30, 2018

FDA announces new plans to combat opioid crisis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has announced two new plans to help combat the opioid crisis

January 29, 2018

Align Technology reports increased Q4, 2017 revenues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear aligner shipments for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the year.

January 29, 2018

3Shape gets FDA clearance for orthodontic software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3Shape Ortho System 2017 software.

January 29, 2018

3M, 3Shape partner on orthodontic digital workflow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape and 3M have announced a partnership that allows practitioners to use 3Shape's scanner and indirect bonding software for digital workflows.

January 29, 2018

Review confirms link between perio disease and diabetes

By Theresa Pablos

A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes, the authors found.

January 29, 2018

Can a laser improve root canal success rates?

By Tony Edwards

Can using a laser improve outcomes of your root canal treatments? A new in vitro study compared laser and nonlaser treatments on the binding strengths of glass-fiber posts. Researchers found that the laser was a useful addition to treatment.

January 28, 2018

Do's and don'ts for practice marketing: Fill scheduling gaps with a whitening promotion

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you're having trouble keeping your schedule full, launch a minicampaign to bring in new patients for professional whitening at a special price, recommends Dr. Roger P. Levin. This will keep staff busy during what might otherwise be slow times and also give prospective patients direct exposure to your office and team.

January 28, 2018

Week in Review: Opioid prescriptions; plus sleep apnea stroke risk and improving collections

By Tony Edwards

January 25, 2018

Study: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrence

By Tony Edwards

Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. The researchers highlighted several risk factors in their presentation.

January 25, 2018

Study: Dentists prescribe only 2% of opioids

By Theresa Pablos

The amount of opioids prescribed by all healthcare practitioners in the U.S. has increased over the last 15 years, but the total quantity of opioids prescribed by dentists has declined, according to a new study. As of 2012, dental professionals prescribed only about 2% of the total quantity of opioids.

January 25, 2018

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