Rob Goszkowski[email protected]Intraoral ScannersStudy compares time efficiency of intraoral scannersThere is an abundance of research examining the performance of different intraoral scanners, but the time needed to use them has not been compared. Now, a new study has measured the time efficiency of different intraoral scanners and conventional impression materials to see which ones complete commonly encountered scenarios the swiftest.June 25, 2014Infection ControlPa. dentist's license suspended for infection-control lapsesA Northumberland County dentist's license has been suspended after a joint investigation by Pennsylvania's departments of health and state revealed egregious lapses in infection-control procedures. Among other issues, the practice had not tested samples from autoclaved instruments in a year and had only one handpiece onsite.June 23, 2014CAD/CAMDrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM InsiderJune 18, 2014RestorationsReview: GrandioSO regular or Heavy Flow equally effectiveWhen it's time to perform a class II restoration with a composite resin, is the flow of the material important to you? A new clinical trial of conventional and heavy flowable GrandioSO found that they're both suitable for this type of restoration.June 17, 2014Oral Bacteria$4M granted to study oral health of postmenopausal womenA National Institutes of Health grant will fund a study investigating a critical gap in knowledge of the composition and role of the oral microbiome in postmenopausal women. It will build on existing data from a study conducted from 1997 to 2001 and recall the participants.June 12, 2014RestorationsFailing composite restorations: Repair or replace?When composite resin restorations fail, most dentists replace them. A new study has compared the outcomes over a 10-year period of replacing versus repairing them. Given the results, should conservative dentists repair, not replace, failing composite restorations?June 9, 2014Marketing6 trending dental apps for oral health professionalsThere are a host of apps available to dental professionals, and now a company called App Annie has made it easy to discern which ones are popular with a keyword search. DrBicuspid.com looks at some of the top trending apps for clinicians to see which ones are useful, a fun diversion, or best avoided.June 4, 2014HomeWhich saliva substitutes worsen enamel erosion?Saliva substitutes are a necessary treatment for many patients with xerostomia, but how do they affect their enamel? A new study can help dentists treat a patient group that is already at high risk for caries and create treatment plans with the right saliva substitute for the right patient.June 2, 2014MarketingStudents, patients: Beware of data in WikipediaWikipedia is one of the most popular sites on the Internet and is used by tens of millions of people each month. But an examination of the 10 most costly medical conditions in the U.S. found that medical students and patients should think twice about relying on Wikipedia entries for information and decision-making.May 28, 2014ImplantsAre immediate implants in infected sites safe, effective?Placing implants immediately after an extraction has myriad advantages, but what if the teeth being replaced have chronic periapical lesions? In a new study in the Journal of Dentistry, European researchers placed implants in both a healthy socket and an infected one in 18 patients, and compared the results.May 22, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 32Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesEx-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crimeA former dental school student who reportedly shot and injured two Jewish men has agreed to plead guilty.Sleep ApneaIs dentistry rushing to manage kids' apnea with unproven cures?InsuranceIs dental insurance hurting your profits?Organized DentistryLawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews callSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse