Tony Edwards[email protected]CBCTStudy compares 6 CBCT units for evaluating buccal boneThe evaluation of buccal bone can be difficult as panoramic or periapical images may underestimate the amount of bone available. Cone-beam CT (CBCT) units can be useful for making an accurate diagnosis, but is any particular system on the market more accurate?April 9, 2019InsuranceWeek in Review: Sealant awareness | CDT code changes | Unneeded CT scansApril 4, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Mouth ulcer issues | Teledentistry | Projecting professionalismMarch 28, 2019Oral CancerPoor oral health increases pancreatic cancer risk for black womenPoor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.March 27, 2019Hygiene ToolsDoes fluoride concentration matter for decay prevention?Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated, comprehensive review to see if the level of fluoride in toothpaste affected its ability to fight tooth decay.March 26, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Stronger composites | Anesthesia trends | Digital dentistryMarch 21, 2019RestorationsCan hybrid CAD/CAM crowns successfully resist fatigue?Hybrid ceramic materials may be an alternative to established materials for posterior restoration crowns. However, questions remain about these hybrids' ability to hold up under high masticatory forces. In a new study, researchers sought to analyze the fatigue damage that occurs with hybrid CAD/CAM composites.March 21, 2019Invisible AlignersWinter 2019 new-product roundupBetween the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February and the International Dental Show in March, a number of companies have released new products. DrBicuspid.com brings you this roundup of new releases from companies such as Planmeca, Align Technology, and others.March 19, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: New legal case | Dental insurance & your practice | IDS highlightsMarch 14, 2019DSODSO Mid-Atlantic focuses on practitioner empowermentIn one of the largest transactions involving a dental support organization (DSO), Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners acquired the 68 practices of Birner Dental Management in October 2018. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Mid-Atlantic CEO Mitchell Goldman about what the acquisition means for the practitioners, the DSO's plans for the future, and other topics.March 12, 2019Previous PagePage 11 of 102Next PageTop StoriesSmile DesignDentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teethDentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsPediatricsPodcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistryTeam ManagementExcellence in dental practiceSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
