Tony Edwards[email protected]CardiovascularStudy links periodontitis to higher blood pressurePatients with periodontal disease have higher blood pressure than those without periodontitis, according to the findings of a large, new study. Periodontal disease may also interfere with the effectiveness of blood pressure medication, the researchers reported.October 31, 2018CosmeticOSA study finds short breathing interruptions can be fatalObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a risk factor for mortality, but what contributes to this risk for patients who may have this condition? Researchers wanted to see if the length of breathing interruptions was as important as how often they occur.October 30, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Titanium and peri-implantitis | Responsible ownership | Easing kids' dental painOctober 25, 2018Dental PracticeReview questions research on ergonomic interventionsYou've probably heard about an ergonomic intervention for dentists and hygienists, such as a new curette or workstation modifications, and wondered if there really was any evidence that the intervention was effective. Researchers had the same question and conducted a review to find out.October 23, 2018Dental PracticeStudy identifies keys to oral healthcare integrationAwareness is increasingly spreading for the need to integrate oral healthcare into primary care treatments and evaluations. Researchers interviewed more than 90 healthcare practitioners to find out what the barriers are to this integration and how they can be overcome.October 22, 2018RestorationsDental Excellence Awards voting continuesHundreds of your colleagues have already taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's your turn to vote for finalists in 11 categories, including Best New CAD/CAM Product, Best New Preventive/Hygienist Product, Best New Toothpaste, and more.October 22, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Christensen on increasing revenue | Excellence Awards voting | Sedation safetyOctober 18, 2018AnesthesiaEnsuring pediatric sedation safety top concern of anesthesiologistSAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to pediatric sedation safety, it is important for dentists and anesthesiologists to work together to ensure that properly trained practitioners are at every procedure, according to Dr. Samuel Wald. He spoke at this week's American Society of Anesthesiologists 2018 annual meeting.October 17, 2018Imaging SystemsStudy compares CBCT, digital radiography for pulp stone imagingPulp stones are nodular, calcified masses that may appear in the coronal and root portions of a tooth's pulp organ. When it comes to identifying these masses, is cone-beam CT (CBCT) or digital panoramic radiography more effective? Researchers compared the two modalities to find out.October 16, 2018Restorations2018 Dental Excellence Awards voting beginsDrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 11 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New Toothpaste.October 15, 2018Previous PagePage 18 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCouple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartmentA couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesPodcastsPodcast: The future of dental licensure and compactsLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
