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5 questions patients ask about gum disease

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg receives questions from patients all over the world about gum disease. While patients' specific conditions vary, in general the conversations seem to revolve around these five questions. How do you address these patient questions?

December 5, 2017

Perio treatment has hidden benefit for diabetes patients

By Theresa Pablos

Nonsurgical periodontal treatment may positively impact the lives of patients with diabetes, even when it does not directly improve diabetes indicators. The findings come from a new study investigating the effects of scaling and root planing on patients with type 2 diabetes.

December 5, 2017

U.S. House resolution may provide stopgap CHIP funding

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. House of Representatives resolution introduced on December 4 may provide short-term funding to keep both the U.S. government and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) operating.

December 4, 2017

Tap water study shows higher blood lead, fewer caries in kids

By Tony Edwards

U.S. children and adolescents who drank tap water had a higher prevalence of elevated blood lead levels but a much lower rate of dental caries than those who did not drink tap water, according to a new survey. The researchers suggest large parts of the U.S. population do not believe their drinking water is safe.

December 4, 2017

Week in Review: Blood pressure guidelines; plus Texas reimbursement and stress changes

By Tony Edwards

November 30, 2017

Henry Schein debuts handpiece repair portal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has launched ProRepair, a new web portal to help facilitate the handpiece repair process.

November 30, 2017

Case report: 2-visit implant placement and final restoration

By Ross Enfinger, DMD

Digital technology has drastically changed the world around us, and implant dentistry is no exception, writes Ross Enfinger, DMD. Gone are the days of freehand implant placement and compromised soft-tissue outcomes with less than ideal restorative results. Dr. Enfinger presents a case report of an implant placement performed in two visits using CAD/CAM and other technologies.

November 29, 2017

Can a radiation-free imaging device detect early caries lesions?

By Tony Edwards

Detecting early caries lesions is difficult under the best of circumstances, and current imaging methods have shortcomings. But does a relatively new radiation-free photo-optical device compare with bitewing radiographs in finding these lesions? A new study compared these approaches.

November 28, 2017

What the new blood pressure guidelines mean for dentists

By Theresa Pablos

The guidelines for evaluating and treating high blood pressure have been updated for the first time in more than a decade. The new recommendations lower the threshold for hypertension and eliminate the prehypertension category.

November 27, 2017

Complications, patient satisfaction high with implant-supported prostheses

By Lori Roniger

Are patients satisfied with their implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses? Do complication rates or quality of life vary depending on the type of prosthesis material? And which types of prostheses are more likely to fail? A new study provides some answers.

November 26, 2017

Week in Review: Products to look for at GNYDM; plus production per dentist and sugary drinks

By Tony Edwards

November 21, 2017

New product: Ultradent launches universal finishing system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent Products has introduced a new universal finishing system.

November 21, 2017

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