Tony Edwards[email protected]Hygiene ToolsDo charcoal toothpastes live up to their advertising?Do your patients use toothpastes containing charcoal? Maybe they've asked you or your team if these products have health and cosmetic benefits not available from other toothpastes. The authors of a new literature review found no scientific evidence to back up manufacturer health claims, and they urged dentists to talk with their patients about these products.September 18, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Practice ownership declines; plus a new CE course and CAMBRASeptember 14, 2017Dental PracticeSummer 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.comDuring summer 2017, new products ranging from accessory posts to composites and amalgam separators were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Kulzer, Komet USA, Cosmedent, and other companies.September 14, 2017CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: What thickness is best for single-molar crowns?September 13, 2017Dental PracticeAre middle-aged Americans taking care of their mouths?Almost 40% of U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 64 cited pain and other health problems because of an oral health issue in a recent poll. Perhaps more worrying is that 13% of respondents said they expected Medicare or Medicaid to cover their dental care when they are older. Learn more about the results and what they mean to your practice.September 11, 2017Dental PracticeWeek in Review: Evolving peri-implantitis; plus calming nervous patients and practice growthSeptember 7, 2017EndodonticsEndodontics Insider: Rotary better than manual instruments for retreatmentSeptember 6, 2017Dental PracticeInfographic: Toothache and U.S. emergency department visitsHaving a toothache was the most reported avoidable reason for patients to visit an emergency department (ED), according to a new study. Researchers also found that among avoidable visits, dental issues were the second most frequent reason for discharge from the ED.September 6, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Patient treatment options; plus new CE courses and preparing for emergenciesAugust 31, 2017Intraoral ScannersNew-product highlights from CDA Presents 2017Among the many products that debuted at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting were a new intraoral scanner from Planmeca, an airway imaging module from Carestream Dental, and an innovative virtual reality system from Komet USA. DrBicuspid.com gives you a look at some of the new products from the meeting.August 31, 2017Previous PagePage 41 of 102Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
