Rabia Mughal[email protected]RestorationsStudy: Empress 2 crowns effective on posterior teethTAMPA, Fla. - Empress 2 all-ceramic crowns appear acceptable for use on posterior teeth requiring full coverage restorations, according to research presented today at the American Academy for Dental Research annual meeting.March 21, 2012WhiteningAACD: Cosmetic dentistry feeling economic pinchDemand for cosmetic dentistry services has declined 13% since 2007, primarily due to the ongoing recession and its impact on patients' spending behaviors, according to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Even so, the news isn't all bad.March 20, 2012WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderMarch 14, 2012PeriodonticsStudy finds link between contraceptive and periodontitisAn injectable contraceptive administered every three months may be putting women who opt for this method at increased risk for periodontal disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Peridontology.March 13, 2012PeriodonticsStudy: Oral hygiene not linked to osteonecrosis riskPreliminary data from a new study to be presented at the upcoming American Association for Dental Research annual meeting shows that periodontitis and oral hygiene are not associated with risk of developing bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.March 4, 2012WhiteningOuchless Needle reduces pain during cosmetic injectionsA cosmetic physician from Miami has invented the Ouchless Needle, a disposable attachment for syringes that delivers a topical refrigerant to the skin just prior to needle insertion to minimize localized pain from Botox injections and dermal fillers.February 21, 2012PeriodonticsLeaders in Dentistry: Pamela Quinones, RDHWill the introduction of midlevel providers improve access to care? Are there too many dental hygienists and not enough jobs? Pamela Quinones, RDH, president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, shares her thoughts on these and other issues in oral healthcare.February 19, 2012WhiteningAAO launches $5M ad campaign targeting adultsThe American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has launched a multimillion dollar advertising campaign designed to educate the public about orthodontists' unique qualifications, with particular emphasis on the adult market.February 12, 2012PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderFebruary 12, 2012PeriodonticsIndividualized oral instructions can improve oral hygieneA new study that compared the effectiveness of written, oral standardized, and oral individualized instructions in reducing gingivitis has found that the most effective of the three techniques was oral individualized instruction.February 5, 2012Previous PagePage 11 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
