Rob Goszkowski[email protected]InsuranceWill Fla. bill help kids' dental or serve middlemen?The Florida House of Representatives has passed what could be yet another change to its pediatric dental Medicaid program. If passed, the bill would carve dental benefits out from the rest of Medicaid. But would it help patients or the companies that pay providers?April 8, 20143D Printing3D titanium printing changes facial reconstructionA groundbreaking technique for facial reconstruction surgery using 3D printing has been successfully performed in the U.K. The results are now on display at the Science Museum in London as part of an exhibit called "3D: Printing the Future."April 3, 2014ImplantsTruncated cone implant has more stability than cylindricalAs implants placed immediately after extraction become increasingly popular, the need for data about the best methods for achieving primary stability also is increasing. Now Italian researchers have compared two types of implants with a pullout test to assess their performance.April 2, 2014EndodonticsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderMarch 24, 2014RestorationsStudy compares products to battle marginal shrinkageMarginal shrinkage can jeopardize the success of composite restorations, and a new study has tested different bonding strategies. Single Bond, One Coat Self-Etching Bond, and Adper Easy Bond Self-Etch Adhesive products were included, but which produced the best continuous margin?March 20, 2014PediatricsMother's saliva predicts kids' early childhood cariesHow does a mother's oral health affect her very young children? A new study in the Journal of Dental Research found that bacteria levels in a mother's saliva can predict the likelihood of early childhood caries in her children.March 6, 2014Dental TherapistsReport: Minn. dental therapists are making an impactDental therapists are having a positive impact in several areas in Minnesota, according to a preliminary progress report by the state's health department and dental board issued to the state Legislature. However, the Minnesota Dental Association says it's too early to tell.March 5, 2014MarketingLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Edward ZuckerbergDr. Edward Zuckerberg has had a unique perspective on the rise of Facebook since its founding 10 years ago this month. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Dr. Zuckerberg to learn more about Facebook's growth and social media's role in the modern dental practice.February 26, 2014CBCTStudy: CBCT changes half of TMJ diagnoses, managementCone-beam CT (CBCT) changed the diagnosis and management for more than half of patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders in a new study, which had a design closely related to daily practice. CBCT has a considerable impact on clinical decision-making in patients with TMJ disorders, the researchers concluded.February 26, 2014HomeDrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM InsiderFebruary 19, 2014Previous PagePage 5 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