Tony Edwards[email protected]RestorationsWhich implant is more stable: tapered or parallel wall?When placing implants, protecting the sinus cavity is crucial. As anatomic limitations may mean sufficient bone is not available for traditional-length implants, 8-mm tapered or parallel wall implants may be used. But is one of these designs better? A new study compared the performance of both over a year.May 31, 2017AntibioticsAre dentists following guidelines on antibiotics?Healthcare providers are being asked to use antibiotics less often to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but are dentists getting the message? A new study found good and bad news when it comes to how dentists are using preventive antibiotics in patients at risk for infective endocarditis.May 29, 2017DSOThe 10 largest DSOs in the U.S.Almost 7% of dentists in the U.S. are associated with dental service/support organizations (DSOs), according to a recent ADA Health Policy Institute report. However, there's no readily available list of which are the largest of these DSOs. DrBicuspid.com presents our list of the 10 largest DSOs in the U.S., based on publically available information.May 29, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Opioid use by household income; gum disease and CVD; and offering cosmetic dentistryMay 25, 2017RestorationsRestoratives Insider: Is a tapered or parallel wall implant more stable?May 24, 2017RestorationsStudy measures displacement of zirconia crowns into implantsWhen you are tightening CAD/CAM-fabricated zirconia single-implant crown into an internal conical seal implant-abutment connection, you know there is going to be some displacement, but how much? The researchers of a new study measured this displacement and also asked if it's enough to affect the proximal contacts and occlusion of the prosthesis.May 24, 2017HomeBusiness & Industry Insider: The 10 largest DSOs in the U.S.May 22, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Tips for pregnant patients; office leases; and Calif. needs changes in oral care?May 18, 2017CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: New study measures displacement of zirconia crowns into implantsMay 17, 2017RestorationsWhich fixation system performs best over the long term?Oral surgeons and other dental practitioners faced with a challenging presentation in orthognathic and reconstructive surgery will often consider either a titanium fixation system or a biodegradable system. Researchers from the Netherlands wanted to compare the two systems and see which performed better over the long term.May 16, 2017Previous PagePage 47 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesNew lawsuit claims permanent injury from implantsA Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.Vulnerable PopulationsGuess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?Regulatory UpdatesIHS to cease using mercury amalgamMarketingDo’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patientsSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
