Rob Goszkowski[email protected]RestorationsCDA pulls plug on Watsonville fluoridation projectA dispute in a California town going back 10 years has ended with a decision not to fluoridate the community water supply, despite a $1.6 million pledge from the California Dental Association (CDA) to support the project. Political leaders opposing the practice and funding shortfalls ultimately doomed the effort.February 2, 2012RestorationsGlass ionomer sealant outperforms resin-based in studySealing partially erupted molars can help young patients weather a period of time when they're likely to develop caries. But which material is best? A study in the February Journal of the American Dental Association found that a glass ionomer sealant outperformed a resin-based one in two key areas during a 24-month period.January 31, 2012RestorationsAre immediate implants after extraction reliable?Placing implants immediately after an extraction has become an accepted treatment since the first procedure of its kind was reported in 1978, but questions remain about the odds of success. A new systematic review found that while failure rates are low, there are pitfalls in the treatment.January 26, 2012WhiteningAll-ceramic restorations shine in long-term studyJust how reliable are all-ceramic restorations? A new study examining 1,335 all-ceramic restorations placed between 1987 and 2009 determined that they have a 93.5% probability of survival over 10 years.January 22, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderJanuary 15, 2012RestorationsStudy yields new qualification for kids at risk for cariesA study that set out to examine the effectiveness of a school-based fluoride mouth rinse program ended up creating a novel way to classify students who are at risk for caries. Instead of socioeconomic status, the researchers focused on untreated caries in young children.January 11, 2012RestorationsProbiotic ice cream may help fight cariesAn Indian study that evaluated the effects of probiotic ice cream on bacteria associated with saliva yielded promising results. While little research has been conducted on the potential for foods containing probiotics, the new findings suggest this approach to battling demineralization and caries warrants a deeper look.January 4, 2012PeriodonticsMore U.S. periodontists offering IV sedationThe American Academy of Periodontology's efforts to increase IV sedation training in postgraduate programs in the 1990s have resulted in a greater comfort level among newer doctors and increased adoption of the practice as a result.January 3, 2012PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderDecember 27, 2011PeriodonticsAntimicrobial impression materials don't stop bacteria, fungiMany impression materials have antimicrobial properties, but dental practitioners may be relying on them to prevent cross-contamination more than they should, according to a new study in Quintessence International.December 15, 2011Previous PagePage 23 of 32Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
