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Families of kids with cleft lip need more dental support

By Lori Roniger

What's getting in the way of children born with a cleft lip or palate having better oral health? A new study examined the experience of toothbrushing in these children and their families, and found that, despite good intentions, they encountered some obstacles to maintaining consistent effective oral health routines.

September 19, 2017

Study: High fluoride levels may affect young kids' IQ

By Tony Edwards

Does a high level of prenatal fluoride exposure affect children's cognitive function? What about their brain development after birth? A study published on September 19 concluded that the growing fetal nervous system may be affected by high levels of fluoride, although U.S. researchers cautioned reading too much into the study findings.

September 18, 2017

Week in Review: Practice ownership declines; plus a new CE course and CAMBRA

By Tony Edwards

September 14, 2017

Summer 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

During summer 2017, new products ranging from accessory posts to composites and amalgam separators were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Kulzer, Komet USA, Cosmedent, and other companies.

September 14, 2017

Some chlorhexidine mouthwashes may be better than others

By Lori Roniger

Chlorhexidine is known for reducing plaque, but how do mouthwashes with varying chlorhexidine concentration levels compare? Researchers tested three chlorhexidine solutions to see which was better at combating plaque and gingivitis, and they found some unexpected differences.

September 13, 2017

Rotary better than manual instruments for endo retreatment

By Lori Roniger

Researchers tested two rotary instruments and one manual file side by side to see which was able to remove the most residual filling material after failed endodontic therapy. The comparison resulted in a striking clinical preference.

September 13, 2017

New products: Crest adds to whitening toothpaste line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has introduced a new whitening toothpaste collection.

September 12, 2017

The truth about implementing CAMBRA

By Theresa Pablos

Drilling and filling may remove caries, but conventional dentistry doesn't address the underlying mechanisms that lead to the disease in the first place. That's why the profession has slowly begun to embrace prevention measures, such as caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA), according to Gwendolyn Essex, RDH.

September 12, 2017

Are periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis linked?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

At first glance, periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis may not seem to have anything in common. However, periodontist Alvin Danenberg digs into the research and finds they may have more common ground than first thought.

September 12, 2017

How peri-implant disease is evolving

By Lori Roniger

How prevalent is peri-implant disease? And what are its pathogenesis and risk factors, as well as the best ways to diagnosis and treat it? An expert on inflammation and regeneration offered practical device on the changing facets of this increasingly common condition.

September 7, 2017

Endodontics Insider: Rotary better than manual instruments for retreatment

By Tony Edwards

September 6, 2017

Western Dental acquires 14 Calif. practices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Western Dental has acquired Kids Dental Kare, a provider of pediatric dental services in 14 California cities.

September 6, 2017

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