Rob Goszkowski[email protected]Dental EducationChristensen: The time is now to add implants to your practiceNEW YORK - Dr. Gordon Christensen shared plenty of advice and a couple of warnings about dental implants during his presentation on Monday at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. Dr. Christensen believes the U.S. lags behind in clinicians performing implants.December 2, 2013RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderNovember 25, 2013AntibioticsDoxycycline, tetracycline shortage easesDentistry has been grappling with shortages of the antibiotics doxycycline and tetracycline, but both have become available again. Tetracycline capsules went back on the market in October after generic drugs manufacturer Heritage Pharmaceuticals began production, and the firm is also selling two forms of doxycycline.November 21, 2013WhiteningCost-effectiveness: FDPs versus anterior implantsWhen restoring a single missing tooth, which treatment is more cost-effective: fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) or an implant-supported single crown? Swiss researchers have found cost advantages of one option over the other in the long term.November 19, 2013RestorationsThe LAPIP protocol: Time to add it to your toolkit?When peri-implantitis threatens the success of a dental implant, clinicians often turn to a surgical approach to treat it. However, the laser-assisted peri-implantitis procedure (LAPIP) can enable the patient and practitioner to skip the surgery. Is LAPIP right for you?November 17, 2013Dental TherapistsDental therapist provides oral care in remote AlaskaConan Murat was one of the first dental therapists to provide treatment in remote areas of tribal Alaska. Now, an article outlining his experiences and unique perspective on the dental therapist's place in dentistry has been published in Health Affairs.November 12, 2013PeriodonticsWhy a hygienist should pick out your toothbrushDental hygienists can lead the way in helping patients select over-the-counter (OTC) products that are right for them. To do that effectively, they have to be knowledgeable about what's available. Judy Bendit, RDH, taught an audience at last week's ADA Annual Session in New Orleans how to build their OTC product knowledge.November 7, 2013Dental EducationTop 5 trends from ADA 2013 in New OrleansThe setting couldn't have been more fitting for ADA 2013 -- Halloween in New Orleans. The home of voodoo and famous cemeteries -- and often cited as the Most Haunted City in America -- hosted some 23,000 dental professionals dedicated to sweeping away fears of good oral health. Here are five top trends from this year's show.November 5, 2013MarketingDr. Edward Zuckerberg talks social media at ADA 2013NEW ORLEANS - Dr. Edward Zuckerberg has always been an early adopter of new technology for his practice. At the ADA's Annual Session, he talked about how dentists can enhance their practice's profile with social media -- including Facebook, the social media company his famous son Mark started.November 2, 2013PeriodonticsIsolite introduces Isovac isolation adapter at ADA 2013NEW ORLEANS - Isolite Systems debuted its Isovac dental isolation adapter at the ADA 2013 annual session today. It's the company's first product designed specifically for hygiene.October 30, 2013Previous PagePage 8 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
