Rob Goszkowski[email protected]WhiteningMild fluorosis? Pair microabrasion with bleachingWhat is the best way to treat mild to moderate fluorosis? Brazilian researchers compared the results of two conservative treatments: microabrasion and microabrasion paired with at-home bleaching. Patients in the latter group were significantly happier with the results.February 18, 2014X-RayReview: Portable radiography has promising futurePortable dental x-ray units have the potential to bring care to those who previously could not access it. But will the images taken by these devices in rural or developing areas be as clear as those produced by conventional x-ray systems? A systematic review has compared the data.February 13, 2014ImplantsDelphi panel creates dental implant placement checklistComplications are recognized as an inherent risk in implant dentistry, so a panel of experts recently published a safety checklist in the Journal of the American Dental Association to help clinicians minimize the risk.February 10, 2014EndodonticsEndodontists need closer relationship with dentistsEndodontists know that general practitioners are the gatekeepers to their business. But what impacts the decision to make a referral for root canals? A new survey has examined the relationship between general practitioner and specialist, finding insights.February 5, 2014PediatricsStudy: Fluoride intake has no ill effect on adolescents' bonesWhile more Americans than ever have access to fluoridated water, controversy follows every municipality's decision to end or continue the practice. Now, researchers from the University of Iowa have published a study investigating the possible impact that fluoridated water has on the bones of young people.February 2, 2014HomeDr. Ed Zuckerberg: Early digital imaging adoption served me wellDr. Edward Zuckerberg has always had an interest in new technology and has lectured extensively on integrating it with dental practices. But perhaps the most impactful tech has been digital imaging. Here, he discusses how early adoption helped his practice.January 29, 2014PeriodonticsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 2In part 1 of the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series, Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, discussed the lag in implant dentistry's adoption in the U.S. and the barriers before it. In part 2, he discusses when it is appropriate to pursue an implant-centric treatment plan.January 23, 2014PeriodonticsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 1When is it appropriate to place an implant? What is the difference between a surviving versus a successful implant? DrBicuspid.com asked these questions and more during a conversation with Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology.January 22, 2014ImplantsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderJanuary 20, 2014Orofacial PainSkip preop acetaminophen/hydrocodone before IAN blocksPatients experiencing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis are in a lot of pain, so does it make sense to administer acetaminophen/hydrocodone prior to an inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block? A new study has found that a placebo yielded the same anesthetic success.January 15, 2014Previous PagePage 6 of 32Next PageTop StoriesOral BacteriaOften benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy womanA healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.PodcastsPodcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?Smile DesignClinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental casesLegal IssuesDentist fined in death of implant surgery patientSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice