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Can CBCT accurately measure periodontal pockets?
An accurate measurement of a patient's periodontal pockets is needed for proper treatment planning. What if there were a way to image these pockets with cone-beam CT (CBCT) so you knew their depth more precisely? A new study took the first steps down this road.
February 21, 2018
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Dental Practice
Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2018: Part 2
One highlight of the upcoming 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is the vast exhibit hall with hundreds of companies showing thousands of products. To help you maximize your on the floor, we bring you the second part of our preview of new and recently introduced products to look for at the meeting.
February 20, 2018
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Restorations
Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2018: Part 1
A highlight of the upcoming 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall, where hundreds of companies will showcase their products. Here we bring you part one of our preview of new and recently introduced products to look for while you're walking through McCormick Place in Chicago.
February 19, 2018
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Restorations
Study: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain
Postoperative pain is a reason some patients avoid implant treatment. But would taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) 15 minutes before surgery reduce patients' pain afterward? Researchers put this theory to the test.
February 19, 2018
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Periodontics
Week in Review: FTC proposes big 3 penalties | Dentistry after dark? | Perio production
February 15, 2018
Dental Practice
U.S. dental spending projected to hit $192B by 2026
Annual U.S. spending on dental care is projected to reach $192 billion by 2026, according to a February 14 report in Health Affairs. While spending on dental care will increase by more than $80 billion compared with 2013, the annual growth rate for dental spending will lag overall growth in healthcare expenditures in the country.
February 14, 2018
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CAD/CAM
Imaging Insider: Can CBCT accurately measure periodontal pockets?
February 13, 2018
Dental Practice
FTC files antitrust complaint against Big 3 distributors
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust complaint against Henry Schein, Patterson Companies, and Benco Dental. The complaint alleges conspiracy to not do business with buying groups representing small-group and solo practices.
February 12, 2018
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain
February 11, 2018
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: 4 hygienist team challenges | OTC opioids | DSO leadership
February 8, 2018
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Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.
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Podcast: Pediatric dentistry and the importance of education
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin, an oral health tech company aimed at educating parents about their children's dental care.
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IDS wrap-up: 3 dental trends I heard time and time again
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DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry reflects on key trends from the International Dental Show (IDS) and how they will impact dental practices in 2025.
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Do's and don'ts for practice hiring
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Hiring preparedness saves you a lot of time and frustration when a team member suddenly quits. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on what steps to take now.
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Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit
By Melissa Busch
An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.
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Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish
By Ava Barros
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.
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IDS podcast: Exploring Italy's role in the global dental industry
By Kevin Henry
This conversation -- recorded live in Cologne, Germany -- highlights the significance of the Italian dental industry, its collaboration with German companies, and global recognition of Italian dental products for their quality and innovation.
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Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee
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A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
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Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.
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Dental HR case study: New office manager with lack of training leads to disastrous results
By Kevin Henry
Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss what happened when an office manager without managerial training relied on the practice's outdated employee handbook.
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Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
March 27, 2025
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