DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Hygiene ToolsHu-Friedy adds scaler to EverEdge 2.0 lineHu-Friedy has added Sickle scalers to its line of EverEdge 2.0 instruments.September 29, 2016Dental Specialties4 dentists running for U.S. CongressThree 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, 2016SugarStudy: Sugar taxes reduce caries, increase revenueSome cities and countries have instituted a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, and more are considering one. However, there's never been an economic evaluation of these taxes and their impact on caries reduction and revenue. Researchers from Germany studied these factors and more to determine if such a tax is beneficial.September 29, 2016RestorationsIn isolation: Which method is better for restorations?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, 2016RestorationsCan glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?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, 2016Product UpdatesLED Dental launches new extraoral imaging systemLED Dental has launched a new extraoral imaging system, the Rayscan Alpha Plus.September 27, 2016RestorationsUCSF researcher wins $8M grant to study stem cellsThe 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, 2016InsuranceCalif. passes bill to track preventive dental servicesCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on September 25 that expands the state's required monitoring of preventive dental services.September 27, 2016Product UpdatesBreathometer launches new digital oral health trackerBreath analysis technology developer Breathometer has launched Mint, a digital device for consumers that tracks and monitors their oral health.September 26, 2016EndodonticsSonendo names new CFOEndodontic technology developer Sonendo has named a new chief financial officer (CFO).September 26, 2016Previous PagePage 469 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
