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New review casts doubt on sleep apnea treatments

By Tony Edwards

While screening for sleep apnea is often recommended as a practice benefit for a dental office, what are the benefits -- and harms -- of sleep apnea screening? A new review in the Journal of the American Medical Association drew some worrying conclusions.

January 23, 2017

What can you say to reassure pediatric patients?

By Lori Roniger

What if saying a few magic words to pediatric patients and their caregivers could produce greater patient satisfaction and better oral care compliance? A new study suggests that clinicians who provide more positive reinforcement when speaking with pediatric patients were perceived to be more patient-centered and empathetic, which may boost cooperation with treatment.

January 22, 2017

January new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Since the middle of December, companies have introduced new products ranging from a smart toothbrush to a 3D printer, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Kolibree, Microcopy, TJA Health, and others.

January 19, 2017

U.S. oral health shines in Healthy People 2020 review

By Theresa Pablos

The U.S. is mostly hitting its oral health goals from the Healthy People 2020 initiative on improving population health in the country, according to a new review. Dental treatment and preventive services have by and large increased for U.S. children and adults over the last decade.

January 19, 2017

Which dental anesthetic do anxious patients prefer?

By Tony Edwards

When your patient has severe dental anxiety but needs treatment, sometimes an anesthetic is called for. Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for these adult patients. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?

January 18, 2017

Zimmer Biomet names new Americas president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zimmer Biomet has appointed a new president of the company's Americas region.

January 17, 2017

Deodorant company acquires Luster Premium White brand

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentovations' oral care whitening brand Luster Premium White has been sold to deodorant company French Transit.

January 16, 2017

3Shape software integrates with Ormco brackets

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has added Ormco's Damon System bracket library to its orthodontic software.

January 16, 2017

Scaling titanium implants may worsen peri-implantitis

By Lori Roniger

When you use an ultrasonic scaler on your patient's titanium implants, your goal is to prevent peri-implantitis. But what if this action actually caused or aggravated it? A new study published in Scientific Reports examines this theory and whether the roughness of the implant surface has an effect.

January 15, 2017

Week in Review: Listerine and gonorrhea; treating large caries; and apical sealing materials

By Tony Edwards

January 12, 2017

Trump nominates new VA secretary

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Shulkin, MD, as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

January 12, 2017

Review: Is there an ideal material for apical sealing?

By Tony Edwards

While hundreds of studies have documented the safety and efficacy of filling materials most often used for apical sealing, researchers from China undertook a literature review to weigh the evidence behind the materials and see if one were ideal. Their conclusions highlight the need for rigorous research and follow-up.

January 12, 2017

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