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Interrupting a critical cycle to improve gum health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Here is an account that unfolds like a science fiction tale, writes Dr. Alvin Danenberg. It's the relationship between bacteria and mitochondria, which may eventually lead to gum disease. He writes that this relationship forms a critical cycle that has to be stopped to maintain your patient's health.

January 9, 2018

Core-carrier obturation rivals conventional techniques

By Theresa Pablos

Core-carrier obturation may be a viable alternative to conventional root canal obturation techniques. A new systematic review found that the core-carrier method had the same success rate as the traditional cold lateral condensation technique.

January 8, 2018

Study tests polymeric resins for primary tooth restorations

By Tony Edwards

When faced with the need to restore primary teeth, the development of CAD/CAM systems and materials offers new treatment possibilities. But do these materials suffer excessive tooth wear that would make them inappropriate to use? A new study investigated.

January 7, 2018

5 things to know before buying an intraoral scanner

By Theresa Pablos

Intraoral scanners are increasingly becoming part of the dental workflow, and for good reason. These versatile devices have been shown to both please patients and save practices time and money, according to a new review.

January 4, 2018

New product: Lares launches handpiece system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research has introduced a new electric handpiece system.

January 3, 2018

How does ART compare with conventional caries treatment?

By Tony Edwards

Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) was developed to treat caries in children living in areas where electricity, trained healthcare workers, and care facilities are limited. While the treatment is minimally invasive, how effective is it? A new review looked at the evidence.

January 3, 2018

Do resins in sealants pose a long-term health issue?

By Tony Edwards

Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may cause long-term health problems if children and adults are exposed to them? A new study looked into this question.

January 2, 2018

Week in Review: Dentures and quality of life; plus the domino effect and scheduling systems

By Tony Edwards

December 28, 2017

Implant-retained dentures tied to higher quality of life

By Theresa Pablos

The type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related quality of life. A new study found that patients with implant-retained overdentures reported a significantly better quality of life than those with conventional dentures.

December 28, 2017

Is computer-guided implant placement really better?

By Lori Roniger

Is computer-guided implant placement actually better than conventional implant procedures? Are guided protocols preferred for certain situations? While the technology certainly offers significant promise, a new study investigated whether current scientific evidence backs it up.

December 27, 2017

With lasers, there's hope for peri-implantitis treatment

By Dr. Samuel Low

Much like endosseous titanium implants changed the realm of implant dentistry, advances in technology hold the key to solving one of today's most pressing issues in the management of dental implants -- peri-implantitis, according to Dr. Samuel Low, chief dental officer at Biolase.

December 26, 2017

The domino effect of disease: The mouth and bowel disease

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg tells his patients that onset and progression of disease are like dominoes, lined up in a pattern and falling one by one once put in motion. One example may be the cause of, and relief from, inflammatory bowel disease.

December 26, 2017

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