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Restorations
Nobio launches new restoratives line
Nobio has launched a new line of advanced antimicrobial restorative materials designed to fight recurring decay.
February 23, 2022
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3D Printing
Nexa3D touts products at LMT Lab Day
Nexa3D is highlighting its latest 3D printing technology at LMT Lab Day in Chicago, which is being held February 24-26.
February 23, 2022
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Restorations
Midmark and Bien-Air combine tech under partnership
Midmark and Bien-Air Dental have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Bien-Air's latest electric handpiece devices into Midmark's dental delivery equipment.
February 23, 2022
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Intraoral Scanners
3Shape offers product demonstrations
CHICAGO - 3Shape is offering hands-on demonstrations of its new Unite platform and other software at its Lab Day at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 23, 2022
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Pediatrics
Tooth fairy payouts at record high
The tooth fairy's average cash gift for a lost tooth has reached a record high of $5.36, according to Delta Dental's 2022 Original Tooth Fairy Poll.
February 23, 2022
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Product Updates
Komet USA touts 2022 Chicago Midwinter show specials
Komet USA is touting specials it is offering at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter show, which is being held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place West Building.
February 23, 2022
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Product Updates
Formlabs, Medit to partner on chairside 3D printing
Formlabs Dental and Medit plan to partner on making chairside 3D printing more accessible to dental practices.
February 22, 2022
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Dental Education
Colgate-Palmolive launches new scholarship
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive has launched a new diversity, equity, and inclusion scholarship to support Black and African American college students.
February 22, 2022
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Restorations
Zahn Dental donates $150K to Feeding America
Henry Schein's Zahn Dental U.S. dental laboratory business will donate $150,000 to hunger relief organization Feeding America.
February 21, 2022
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AI
Overjet secures patent for dental x-ray AI software
Dental artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Overjet has received a U.S. patent for its AI dental x-ray technology.
February 21, 2022
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Legal Issues
Suspected DUI crash leads to call not to eat toothpaste
A woman's bizarre toothpaste trick failed during a DUI stop.
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Hygiene Tools
More than 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would spend tax-free dollars on oral care
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Office Management
From Sunday night dread to freedom: How one dentist redesigned her dental practice
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Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the importance of a water control referee in your practice
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Legal Issues
Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
More in Home
Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
By Ava Barros
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.
September 11, 2024
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Clinical tip: Orthodontic attachment templates with Dr. Shalin Shah
By Kevin Henry
Ready for another great tip that can improve your clinical skills in the dental practice? Check out this week's words of wisdom from CDOCS.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Shalin Shah
Real talk about the value and future of the dental hygienist
By Kevin Henry
In an open and honest conversation, DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry and Rachel Wall, the CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, discuss the value of dental hygiene and dental hygienists as the end of 2024 approaches.
September 10, 2024
Rachel Wall.
Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse
By Ava Barros
Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
September 10, 2024
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Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
By Tracee Dahm
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
September 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.
September 9, 2024
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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.
September 9, 2024
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Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips
By Beth Gaddis
Six industry leaders at the Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference shared their top tips about scaling dental practices. Here's what they had to say.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Robin Reich.
Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.
September 9, 2024
Melissa K. Turner.
Do's and don'ts for practice changes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.
September 9, 2024
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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
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