Rob Goszkowski[email protected]RestorationsNew root caries treatment offers an implant alternativeTwo prosthodontists from Israel have created a method for restoring interproximal root caries lesions with glass ionomer that they say could save a tooth with guarded prognosis from extraction, offering a cost-effective treatment besides implants.July 10, 2011HomeDental Heroes: Helping a community rebuildAfter a massive tornado struck Joplin, MO, in May, an Illinois dentist was so moved by images of the disaster that he and other members of his community formed Joplin Spirit, a charity that is helping to rebuild the city "one by one, until it's done."July 3, 2011RestorationsPurdue grads develop unique portable dental chairTwo Purdue University graduates have invented a lightweight, portable dentist chair that overcomes many of the limitations of conventional portable chairs. They hope the device will help doctors provide care in remote areas and Third World countries.June 23, 2011Dental EducationDental start-up takes page from Groupon's playbookIn the wake of the ongoing economic crisis, daily online deals have become increasingly popular -- even in the dental supply business. BiteDownDeals.com brings a new approach to this popular Internet sales model and is hoping dentists take notice.June 21, 2011EndodonticsActivated irrigation outperforms syringe irrigationSyringe irrigation is the most common technique used for clearing dentin debris during root canals. But when methods of clearing debris in root canals are compared, activated techniques have been found to outperform syringe irrigation. Is it time to consider a change?June 13, 2011RestorationsA merger that changed restorative dentistrySince its merger in 2001, 3M ESPE has introduced a number of innovative restorative dentistry products. In honor of its 10-year anniversary, DrBicuspid.com takes a look at how the company has impacted the industry during the last decade, and where it's headed next.June 8, 2011RestorationsNew process may remineralize teeth in minutes, not daysWhen carious lesions were pretreated with fluoride, the remineralization process was accelerated from several days of treatment to just minutes, according to research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco.June 1, 2011RestorationsComposites gain ground as gold prices skyrocketThe steady increase in gold prices has helped spur a shift to zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations in dentistry. In fact, for many dentists, gold restorations are becoming nearly "out of reach."May 31, 2011RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderMay 23, 2011Smile DesignVeneer chipping: Is one fabrication process better than another?The IPS e.max CAD-on fabrication technique with lithium disilicate is more reliable for fabricating CAD/CAM veneered restorations than Vita's Rapid Layer Technology, according to a study presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.May 15, 2011Previous PagePage 27 of 32Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergenciesDental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.Team ManagementRetaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matterTMJ/TMDBiofeedback may help treat TMDsPodcastsPodcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?AntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
