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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

By Tony Edwards

When you think of implants, do you think of conventional, metal ones? Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology, would like to expand that thinking to include ceramic implants. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these implants in the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series.

December 19, 2017

Plant-based mouthwash rivals chlorhexidine in new study

By Theresa Pablos

A plant used in traditional Indian medicine may also benefit orthodontic and dental patients. A new study found that neem mouthwash rivaled chlorhexidine at reducing three oral health indicators for patients with braces.

December 18, 2017

Week in Review: Poststroke hygiene; plus Dental Excellence Award winners and new products

By Tony Edwards

December 14, 2017

Fall 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

During fall 2017, new products ranging from surgical implant guides to obturators and contra angles were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca, KaVo, and other companies.

December 14, 2017

Metal-free implants? Stem cells might make it possible

By Lori Roniger

Growing whole teeth from dental stem cells? Likely a toothless proposition, according to a new review article on therapies based on dental stem cells. However, these stem cells are producing solid advances in implants and other areas that could bring therapies such as tooth root engineering to your office soon.

December 13, 2017

Congratulations to DrBicuspid.com's Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

December 13, 2017

How to improve CBCT accuracy for vertical post fractures

By Theresa Pablos

Accurate diagnosis of vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth is a crucial but challenging task. That's why researchers evaluated the accuracy of cone-beam CT (CBCT) for these fractures and also ways to improve its accuracy in suspected cases.

December 12, 2017

Winners lose more than losers

By Curtis Marshall

It may seem counterintutive, but winners lose more than losers. Why? Because they are willing to look at why they lost and get back in the game. In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel looks at a practice in Michigan that embodies the approach of learning from their mistakes when it comes to presenting implant treatment.

December 11, 2017

CHIP not included in U.S. government funding bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was not included in a stopgap resolution that keeps the U.S. government funded until December 22, 2017.

December 10, 2017

Week in Review: Why is your production down? Plus a new legal case and U.S. dental spending rises

By Tony Edwards

December 7, 2017

Does perio treatment benefit cardiovascular disease patients?

By Lori Roniger

Periodontal treatment is beneficial for patients with cardiovascular disease, right? Not so fast. A systematic review of high-quality research on the topic found scarce evidence that it could prevent cardiovascular disease recurrence and no proof of the therapy's effectiveness for primary prevention.

December 6, 2017

New product: Planmeca debuts surgical implant guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has introduced a surgical implant guide.

December 5, 2017

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