Rabia Mughal[email protected]WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJuly 28, 2010WhiteningStudy: Adolescents with braces need not fear teasingContrary to popular perceptions, adolescents do not make social judgments about their peers purely on the basis of the presence of a fixed appliance, U.K. researchers report. Have orthodontic treatments become more accepted among teens?July 20, 2010WhiteningChewing gum may relieve postwhitening sensitivitySugar-free chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries. Now a new study has found that it can also help relieve tooth sensitivity after whitening.July 8, 2010WhiteningLengthy bleaching may reduce dentin fracture toughnessEnamel has long been the primary concern when it comes to worrying about bleaching-related damage. Now a new study has found that long stretches of bleaching may harm dentin too.July 1, 2010WhiteningAre cosmetic procedures being overprescribed?Perfect smiles are in high demand these days, but recent news reports have raised concerns that some patients feel pushed into cosmetic dentistry. While it is good to make patients aware of procedures that may have aesthetic benefits, responsibility should outweigh profitability.June 23, 2010WhiteningCarbamide peroxide good for more than just whiteningThink carbamide peroxide and the first image that comes to mind are shiny, white teeth. But a new study has found that this whitening agent can also be used to effectively suppress oral bacteria in patients with special needs.June 17, 2010WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJune 16, 2010WhiteningDoes rearranging shade guides really work?Achieving a perfect shade match is always a challenge. Some clinicians recommend rearranging the Vita Classical shade guide according to value to achieve better results. But a new study found this method may not be more effective.June 10, 2010WhiteningPatients on bisphosphonates may be unaware of BON riskPatients who take bisphosphonates may not be aware that bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON) can develop after they undergo invasive dental care, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.June 2, 2010WhiteningDoes light activation enhance teeth whitening?Research to be presented at the upcoming International Association of Dental Research meeting in Barcelona, Spain, found that 35% hydrogen peroxide alone is effective in whitening teeth and that halogen light activation does not improve the effect.May 27, 2010Previous PagePage 20 of 34Next 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
