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Many children not getting preventive dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study of more than 97 million dental claims by the Delta Dental Plans Association found that two-thirds of children at higher risk of developing caries aren't getting recommended preventive dental care.
December 29, 2015
Study: Dental hygienists prefer Trios intraoral scanner
By Donna Domino
Korean dental hygienists prefer the Trios intraoral scanner over the iTero scanner for ease of use, patient comfort, and clinical usefulness, according to a study in BMC Oral Health. Dental students felt that digital impressions were easier to take than conventional ones, but clinicians said there was no difference between the two methods.
December 29, 2015
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ACP releases guidelines on dental restorations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has released clinical practice guidelines in the Journal of Prosthodontics for patients with dental restorations.
December 28, 2015
OHA to honor Dr. Michael Alfano
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) will honor Michael Alfano, DMD, PhD, with the Tribute Award at its 26th annual Gala & Benefit in February.
December 28, 2015
Study: PET/CT aids radiation treatment in HNC patients
By Donna Domino
The use of PET/CT can improve radiation treatment planning for patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), according to a review of studies that was recently published in the World Journal of Radiology.
December 28, 2015
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Study: Parents want practical advice from dentists
By Theresa Pablos
A new qualitative study from the Netherlands reveals what parents think about their children's oral health. The authors found that many parents know about the importance of oral health but want further practical advice from dental professionals.
December 28, 2015
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AAP Foundation seeks fellowship applications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation is seeking applications for its $50,000 Sunstar-AAP Foundation Research Fellowship program.
December 27, 2015
Top 5 stories from fall 2015
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2015, as measured by page views. The most read article was Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' interview with Dr. Bing Hu on local anesthetics and young permanent teeth. What are the other four? Click to find out.
December 23, 2015
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CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth
By Theresa Pablos
Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The researchers also found tooth loss is especially prominent for non-Hispanic black people with diabetes.
December 22, 2015
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U.S. surgeon general endorses community water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, today marked the 70th anniversary of community water fluoridation by reiterating his endorsement of the program.
December 21, 2015
Pharma firm to pay $39M civil fraud settlement over fluoride tablets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. government agencies have announced a $39 million civil fraud settlement against a pharmaceutical company for selling half-strength fluoride supplements, according to a U.S. Department of Justice statement.
December 21, 2015
What are mouthguards actually used for?
By Sierra Soleimani
Technically speaking, mouthguards can be used for many things, one of the most important things they can't do is protect your patients against concussions. Sierra Soleimani of the mouthguard manufacturer SISU writes that practitioners need to be aware of what these crucial devices can and cannot do.
December 21, 2015
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