Rob Goszkowski[email protected]PeriodonticsRDA offers tips for working with patients with special needsSAN FRANCISCO - Patients with special needs are often turned away from dental practices that feel they are ill-equipped to work with them. But there are simple, cost-effective ways to interact with these patients, according to a registered dental assistant who is the mother of two children with special needs.August 21, 2013RestorationsLecturers urge caution when adopting new materialsSAN FRANCISCO -Two presentations at the California Dental Association's (CDA) fall meeting last week focused on trends in restorative materials. While the speakers disagreed on the role of amalgam in dentistry, they found common ground in urging dentists to be conservative when considering adding new materials to their repertoire.August 18, 2013WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderAugust 14, 2013RestorationsImplant pioneer's patient a 30-year success storyIn 1983, Paul Schnitman, DDS, MSD, had just returned from the first North American Brånemark implant training session in Toronto and wasted no time putting what he learned into action. Thirty years later, his first patient's implants are still going strong.August 12, 2013RestorationsEndoscopic approach eases blocked salivary duct treatmentSalivary stones are painful, and surgical treatment for them carries the risk of facial paralysis. Now Cook Medical has applied its know-how in kidney stone treatment to create an endoscopic approach, and the company wants dentists to know about it.August 8, 2013RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderAugust 5, 2013RestorationsDisposable handpieces fare well in ADA lab evaluationDisposable handpieces have arrived in the marketplace from different manufacturers, but how well do they perform? An ADA laboratory evaluation comparing two models found that each has its pluses and minuses but overall are acceptable alternatives to conventional handpieces.July 30, 2013RestorationsFDA changes opinion on blade implantsAfter reviewing the evidence for reclassifying blade-form dental implants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee approved the proposal, but with some recommendations.July 25, 2013HomeSenate targets corporate dentistry; cloud computing aids HIPAA complianceJuly 23, 2013WhiteningLeaders in Dentistry: AAO President Dr. Gayle GlennGayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, recently took over as the first female president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). DrBicuspid.com spoke with Dr. Glenn to learn about her plans for the coming year and how the role of women in dentistry has changed during her 30 years of practice.July 22, 2013Previous PagePage 11 of 32Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
