Rabia Mughal[email protected]Smile DesignRestorative materials can change color after settingAccurate shade matching is one of the primary challenges of aesthetic dentistry. Now researchers of a new study who tested several aesthetic restorative materials have found that most exhibited a perceptible color change after polymerization.June 7, 2011PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderJune 5, 2011WhiteningLeaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. Louis MalcmacherIn this latest Leaders in Dentistry feature, DrBicuspid.com talked with Louis Malcmacher, DDS, about the growing use of Botox in dentistry and whether the opposition from dermatologists and plastic surgeons is about patient safety or a turf war.May 24, 2011WhiteningCancer patients on bisphosphonates don't develop ONJCancer patients on zoledronic acid and chemotherapy combined with the antiangiogenic agent bevacizumab who underwent a dental exam before starting treatment did not develop osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.May 19, 2011WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderMay 18, 2011Practice SalesClearCorrect denies patent infringement, countersues AlignClearCorrect has filed a countersuit against Align Technology, denying allegations that it is infringing on Align patents by making, offering to sell, and selling its clear-aligner therapy systems.May 11, 2011Dental EducationDental students underreport exposures to bloodborne pathogensAn educational campaign at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry helped raise awareness among dental students regarding the importance of reporting incidents of bloodborne pathogen exposure, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education.May 9, 2011InsuranceP&G challenges Philips' toothbrush advertising claimsPhilips Oral Healthcare will discontinue certain advertising claims for its Sonicare FlexCare and FlexCare+ toothbrushes, after Procter & Gamble (P&G) filed a complaint with the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.May 3, 2011AntibioticsDoes azithromycin enhance perio treatment outcomes?The adjunctive use of antibiotics such as metronidazole or amoxicillin during periodontal treatment has been shown to offer short-term benefits. But a new study has found that another antibiotic -- azithromycin -- does not appear to offer the same benefits when treating advanced periodontal disease.May 1, 2011WhiteningRemineralizing agents don't hurt bleaching efficacyAdding calcium and fluoride to bleaching gels does not interfere with the whitening effect of the gels, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.April 21, 2011Previous PagePage 16 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
