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Milling vs. 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?

By Alex Dagostino

When it comes to creating dentures, artificial teeth can be milled or 3D printed, but which method is more accurate? Both processes were deemed clinically acceptable in a head-to-head comparison that was published on December 1 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

December 12, 2022

JADA study: Stop prescribing antibiotics to some patients

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians may want to stop prescribing antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints before they undergo invasive dental procedures, because they don't cut the risk of developing infections, according to a study published on December 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

December 12, 2022

Patients prefer OMSs for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) continue to be patients' first choice for wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, according to national consumer surveys conducted by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

December 11, 2022

Cloud 9's ToothFairy rebranded as Cloud 9 Ignite

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cloud-based dental practice management system provider Cloud 9 Software has rebranded ToothFairy, its recently acquired customer experience management software, as Cloud 9 Ignite.

December 11, 2022

Now trending: Oral piercings and gems

By Alex Dagostino

Dentists are warning against a popular trend among young adults: oral piercings and gems. The trend may pose serious damage to one's oral health, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 11, 2022

Endodontic DSO secures $100M in financing to grow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Endodontic Practice Partners, a specialty dental service organization (DSO) for endodontists, secured $100 million in debt financing to continue its expansion.

December 8, 2022

SmileDirectClub hit with lawsuit over NDAs

By Melissa Busch

The attorney general of Washington, DC, is suing SmileDirectClub for allegedly making injured and dissatisfied customers sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to receive promised refunds for their clear aligners, according to a complaint filed on December 5.

December 7, 2022

Benefits of whitening before smile-enhancing procedures

By Dr. Kevin Brown

In many cases, when an adult completes orthodontic treatment, their teeth are straight, but they are still not completely satisfied with their smile. Dr. Kevin Brown shares two cases in which he used in-office tooth whitening and composite bonding to rejuvenate patients' smiles.

December 5, 2022

Cosmedent to host workshop

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cosmedent's Center for Esthetic Excellence announced a lecture and workshop, "The Three P's of Composite: Potential, Predictability, and Profitability" with Dr. Bud Mopper in June 2023 in Chicago.

December 1, 2022

Clinicians are feeling the pain of prolonged mask use

By Melissa Busch

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experiencing orofacial pain, including temporomandibular disorders, related to the ongoing use of N95 filtering facepiece respirators and masks. The perspective was published on December 1 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

December 1, 2022

Intraoral appliances routine part of dental practice

By Alex Dagostino

The fabrication and use of intraoral appliances are becoming a routine part of dental practices, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers analyzed intraoral appliance application, practice workflows, and changes in practice trends.

December 1, 2022

Is cold plasma key to better tooth whitening?

By Melissa Busch

Using a cold plasma jet to apply hydrogen peroxide gel for between five and 10 minutes may achieve significant tooth whitening for dental patients, according to a new study published in BMC Oral Health.

November 30, 2022

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