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Are e-cigarettes a gateway to regular ones?
By Theresa Pablos
Teens who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to go on to smoke regular cigarettes, according to a new study. The researchers found this was true even if the teens were at an otherwise low risk of using conventional cigarettes.
July 24, 2016
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J&J enters orofacial 3D printing market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Johnson & Johnson has made a deal with Materialise, a Belgium-based 3D printing company, to enter the craniofacial implants market.
July 21, 2016
Week in Review: Dental costs to soar; veterans' dental insurance; and caries management
By Tony Edwards
July 21, 2016
Does the 3-guide technique improve implant placement?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Can the accuracy of CAD/CAM surgical guides be improved by using tooth-supported, bone-reduction guides in patients with terminal dentition who need immediate implants? A new study examined the use of a three-guide technique for implant placement, and the authors explain why it should become part of your armamentarium.
July 20, 2016
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Calif. toddler dies after dental procedure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 3-year-old girl died July 16 following a procedure at a dental clinic in California, according to a coroner's report.
July 19, 2016
Report questions treatment in Texas toddler's death
By Donna Domino
A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless steel crowns on such a young child.
July 19, 2016
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Study: CAMBRA accurately predicts caries development
By Theresa Pablos
Kids who are designated as high risk for caries according to the caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) approach often end up developing the disease, according to a new study. The finding shows that CAMBRA appears to be an accurate prediction model for at least some populations.
July 18, 2016
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Week in Review: Dental tourism; 3 reasons some stress is healthy; and an IRS proposal
By Tony Edwards
July 14, 2016
Komet expands line of ceramic cutters
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has expanded its line of ceramic cutters to work on large, soft-acrylic surfaces.
July 14, 2016
Study: Dentin shows vitamin D deficiency of earlier civilizations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Canada have discovered that tooth dentin is permanently altered when the body is deficient of vitamin D.
July 13, 2016
Across the border: Dental tourism grows, especially for pricey procedures
By Donna Domino
Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they've received good care and saved thousands on expensive dental treatment by traveling abroad, but the ADA warns it could end up costing patients more if problems arise later.
July 13, 2016
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Study: Can lithium silicate ceramic crowns hold up?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lithium silicate ceramic has many advantages for aesthetic and minimally invasive restorations. But what factors influence the success or failure of these crowns over five years? Researchers from Germany studied more than 300 of these crowns and found certain advantages -- and cautions.
July 13, 2016
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