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Company introduces caffeinated toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Power Toothpaste has introduced a new toothpaste with caffeine.

October 4, 2016

Can cannabinoids treat gum disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

As a periodontist, Dr. Alvin Danenberg understands that new research is just information until it is tested and proved in human studies. However, a new study on cannabidiol has piqued his interest. In his latest column, he wonders if this substance might be a future treatment for periodontal disease.

October 4, 2016

Komet adds new line of diamond instruments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has launched a new line of diamond instruments for crown preparation.

October 2, 2016

Report: Kids' dental coverage often inadequate, expensive

By Donna Domino

Although mandatory pediatric dental insurance was included in U.S. healthcare reform, coverage is a stark departure from the benefits envisioned by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and those required under Medicaid, according to a new report. Coverage isn't always as comprehensive as it should be and is often unaffordable for families, the authors concluded.

October 2, 2016

4 dentists running for U.S. Congress

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Three dentists are seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives this fall and another is seeking to be elected to Congress for the first time.

September 29, 2016

Week in Review: Dental giants sued; independent hygienists; and rubber dam use

By Tony Edwards

September 29, 2016

Judge rules lawsuit against dental giants can proceed

By Tony Edwards

A class-action lawsuit against three of the dental industry's biggest companies will be allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge refused to dismiss the proposed litigation, according to multiple reports.

September 28, 2016

In isolation: Which method is better for restorations?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

During a restorative treatment, the two most-used isolation methods are a rubber dam or a cotton roll. No matter which you use, the results of a new Cochrane Library review might have you re-examining how you control for moisture and microbes.

September 28, 2016

Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and perhaps reduce caries? Can this addition also alter the structure of these biofilms? A new study from PLOS One looks at this potential innovation.

September 28, 2016

UCSF researcher wins $8M grant to study stem cells

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institutes of Health has awarded an eight-year, $8.24 million grant to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) professor to fund his dental stem cell research.

September 27, 2016

Pain: Is it dental or something else?

By Donna Domino

Many patients go to the dentist seeking relief from pain. While most dental problems are readily identifiable, many aren't so obvious. An orofacial pain expert discussed the different types of oral pain and the appropriate treatments in a presentation at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference.

September 27, 2016

Sonendo names new CFO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has named a new chief financial officer (CFO).

September 26, 2016

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