Rob Goszkowski[email protected]RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderMarch 11, 2013RestorationsStudy: 1 in 8 GP patients have dentin hypersensitivityDepending on which study is referred to, half of the patients who walk into a general practice have dentin hypersensitivity or 1% of them do. A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association sought to better define this rate.March 6, 2013WhiteningResin infiltration combats soda's effects on bracketsThe consumption of sugary sodas has contributed to frustrating treatment results in orthodontics for years. Now an in vivo study in Angle Orthodontist has found that resin infiltration treatment can yield better bond strengths in metal brackets even with regular exposure to Coca-Cola and Sprite.February 26, 2013RestorationsJADA study outlines repairs for chipped restorationsA chipped restoration, whether all-ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal, is a common problem for dentists. A new literature review by New York University and University of Maryland researchers has yielded recommendations for the best way to fix the problem without replacing the restoration.February 21, 2013WhiteningDo successful people have similar smiles?Every year, Time magazine publishes a list of the 100 most influential people. Now Spanish researchers have compared the faces of men and women appearing on those lists to search for patterns in their smiles and found some shared traits.February 11, 2013Invisible AlignersNew Invisalign material promises better trackingAlign Technology has introduced a new, more flexible aligner material designed to yield better clinical results by moving teeth more efficiently. What makes SmartTrack different from previous generations of the company's clear aligners?February 5, 2013WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJanuary 30, 2013RestorationsFDA moves to reclassify blade implantsThe arrival of the Brånemark implant method in the U.S. in the 1980s resulted in a significant decline in the placement of blade-form implants. Could a reclassification of these implants by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lead to a resurgence in their use?January 28, 2013RestorationsUNEP, IADR, WHO hash out dental amalgam's futureInternational health and research groups are hard at work trying to craft solutions to the need for better dental restorative materials as global efforts to phase down or outright ban the use of mercury -- and with it dental amalgam -- move forward.January 27, 2013RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderJanuary 21, 2013Previous PagePage 15 of 32Next PageTop StoriesDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happyDental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.Sleep DentistryMouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very wellOffice ManagementFrom chaos to clarity: 3 burnout fixes for dental office managersOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for learning on the jobSponsor ContentJoin Us
