Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental PracticeWant to help with Texas relief efforts? Here's howThe devastating flooding and rainfall in Texas from Hurricane Harvey this week have led many organizations and businesses to set up ways to donate to relief efforts or receive aid. DrBicuspid.com offers a listing of relief efforts that will be updated as more efforts become known.August 30, 2017Infection ControlNew CE courses address infection control, risk management, and moreFive presentations from the 2017 Connecticut State Dental Association annual meeting are now available as continuing education (CE) videos. Topics include infection control, pain management and the role of opioids, and risk management.August 28, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Protecting against a cyberattack; plus CDA Presents products and patient engagementAugust 24, 2017Dental PracticeNew products from CDA Presents 2017 in San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO - A highlight of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting is the many new, useful, and interesting products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a look at some of the offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and more.August 24, 2017Dental PracticeCDA Presents 2017: How to protect your practice from cyberattacksSAN FRANCISCO - The most important step you can take to protect your practice from a cyberattack is educating yourself and your staff on security risks, according to cybersecurity expert Arash Shokouh, who spoke on the topic at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting on August 24.August 24, 2017Infection ControlStudy: Saliva test may detect Zika virusWith the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see if a patient has contracted the virus. A saliva-based test may be effective, and dentists may play a key role in the future surveillance and detection of the virus, according to a study and commentary published on August 21 in the Journal of Dental Research.August 22, 2017Intraoral ScannersStudy measures noise in intraoral scanners to determine accuracyWhen you are preparing a tooth to receive a crown, your intraoral scanner has to have a high degree of accuracy. But, when comparing scanners for your office, how do you know which would be the most accurate for your purposes? Researchers put two scanners through their paces to find out.August 20, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Higher case acceptance; plus hard-tissue lasers and a plan for Calif.August 17, 2017Dental HygieneHygiene Insider: Benefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclearAugust 16, 2017RestorationsDo surface roughness changes predict enamel loss?If enamel erosion could be accurately measured, preventive measures could be taken to preserve tooth enamel. Researchers sought to find out if roughness data from one location could be used to measure the erosion activity on a tooth. Their results may lead the way to an in vivo test and preventive treatments.August 14, 2017Previous PagePage 42 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlementAn Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.Regulatory UpdatesHow buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistryScope of PracticeADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, moreLegal IssuesFake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested againSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice