Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsPhilips' air flossing device targets noncompliant patientsPhilips showcased its new Sonicare AirFloss at the California Dental Association fall session last week. Will this unique device, which uses compressed air to accelerate microdroplets of water or mouthwash in between teeth to remove plaque, motivate more patients to floss?September 28, 2011PeriodonticsThe psychology of perio patient noncomplianceExcellent patient compliance to periodontal maintenance is critical for successful long-term therapy. But absolute compliance is rare, having been reported as low as 16%. Now a new study looks at how a variety of psychological factors may be to blame.September 25, 2011SugarExpert offers tips to battle patients' sugar obsessionSAN FRANCISCO - America's daily sugar consumption has increased 20% in the last 35 years, with both adults and children consuming well above the recommended daily amount. Karen Davis, RDH, shared tips and tricks to change this trend and improve patients' oral and systemic health during a presentation Thursday at the California Dental Association fall session.September 22, 2011PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderSeptember 18, 2011WhiteningOne resin-based composite more stain-resistant than othersA study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry that looked at the interaction between different types of resin-based composites and various stains found a universal microhybrid composite to be more stain-resistant than others.September 14, 2011WhiteningCan remineralizing agents mitigate whitening side effects?Some studies have indicated that whitening agents containing carbamide peroxide or peroxide may soften dental hard tissues. Now researchers from Brazil have found that adding a remineralizing agent such as casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate to the bleaching agent could mitigate this effect.September 13, 2011Smile DesignDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderSeptember 7, 2011PeriodonticsPeriodontal disease may aggravate respiratory diseaseThe list of systemic conditions linked to periodontal disease appears to be growing longer every day. Now a new study in the Journal of Periodontology has found an association between respiratory disease and periodontal disease.August 30, 2011Smile DesignGroup learning aids students' shade-matching abilityAccurate shade matching for dental restorations is crucial to patient satisfaction. Now a new study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica has found that a group learning approach in a clinical setting could improve students' shade-matching abilities.August 23, 2011PeriodonticsLeaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. Donald ClemShould dentists screen for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes? What role can midlevel providers play in improving access to care? Do soft-tissue lasers add clinical value to periodontal disease treatment? Dr. Donald S. Clem III, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, shares his thoughts on these key issues.August 16, 2011Previous PagePage 14 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
