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Do's and don'ts for implant case presentation: Play the long game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
For most patients, agreeing to implant treatment takes multiple case presentations. Implants are expensive, requiring significant out-of-pocket costs. In addition, they involve surgery, as in dental surgery. Those are two words that few people want to hear, yet the benefits of implants are numerous and life-changing. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips for successful implant case presentation.
August 13, 2017
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Week in Review: Key dental therapist outcomes; plus periodontitis & sealant effectiveness
By Tony Edwards
August 10, 2017
NIH grant funds genetic research on teeth placement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted more than $1.7 million to a University of Utah researcher to identify how genetic mutations influence a protein pathway responsible for permanent tooth formation.
August 9, 2017
Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teeth
By Tony Edwards
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also well-accepted by their parents in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
August 9, 2017
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Periodontal disease linked to increased cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Periodontal disease is associated with a 14% increase in cancer risk among older women, according to the results of a new study. Periodontal disease also significantly increased the risk of specific cancers, including breast and esophageal cancers.
August 8, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Case report: Orthodontic brace wire found in bowel
By Tony Edwards
You might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient's mouth, but what about in their abdomen? A new report from BMJ Case Reports highlights the unusual case of a patient who swallowed part of an orthodontic wire but did not have health issues until a decade later.
August 8, 2017
2017 08 08 14 02 40 142 Braces 400
Texas reaches $300K settlement with Henry Schein
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Henry Schein over allegations of anticompetitive practices.
August 7, 2017
New product: GoldenDent adds allograft line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GoldenDent has introduced a new allograft product line.
August 7, 2017
2017 08 07 20 03 28 641 Golden Dent Gold Oss Allograft 20170808030427
Case report: Overuse of denture fixative causes rare neurological disorder
By Tony Edwards
What's in the denture fixative your patients use and could it lead to health issues? For one 62-year-old patient, the long-term overuse of a fixative with zinc caused him to lose feeling in both of his legs. A new case report details the need to be aware of how your patients are using over-the-counter fixatives.
August 7, 2017
2017 08 07 19 30 56 457 Denture Cream 400
Do sealants deliver as promised for caries prevention?
By Lori Roniger
Sealants are commonly used for caries prevention, but are they all effective? With new sealant materials on the market, researchers updated a previous comprehensive review to reflect new data and to see if they are effective.
August 7, 2017
2017 08 07 15 47 24 917 Dental Bib Girl 400
Epidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patients
By Tony Edwards
Do you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem is wider than expected.
August 6, 2017
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
Week in Review: Fighting the sugar effect; plus addressing no-shows and viewing bone defects
By Tony Edwards
August 3, 2017
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