Tony Edwards[email protected]RestorationsRestoratives Insider: Study tests particle-filled resins for partial crownsApril 26, 2017EndodonticsWhich material kills the most biofilms in root canal systems?The buildup of biofilms can delay the healing process in a root canal system. Killing these biofilms often requires treatment beyond irrigation and instrumentation. In a new study, researchers tested five endodontic filling materials and found that two were more effective at killing biofilms than the others.April 23, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: New implant coating; articaine vs. lidocaine; and gender pay gapApril 20, 2017AnesthesiaAnesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Dexamethasone reduces pain after third-molar extractionsApril 19, 2017CBCTWhich patient characteristics lead to CBCT motion artifacts?When patients move or squirm during cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans, motion artifacts can appear on the image, reducing image quality and making treatment planning difficult. A new study looked at which patient characteristics contributed to causing motion artifacts.April 19, 2017RestorationsStudy: Fluoride varnish as effective as sealant for caries preventionPreventing caries on occlusal surfaces of molars is a key preventive care objective in all patients, but especially for children and those from lower socioeconomic groups. A new study compared fluoride varnish and pit-and-fissure sealant for caries prevention in these children.April 18, 2017PeriodonticsHow do oral disorders affect your patients' lives?When patients come to your office with oral lichen planus, actinic keratosis, erythroplakia, or another oral potentially malignant disorder, they may be experiencing physical and psychological distress in addition to pain. A new study examined how these disorders can affect patients' lives.April 17, 2017Orofacial PainIs 4% articaine or 4% lidocaine more effective in third-molar removal?When patients need to have their impacted third molars extracted, many dentists choose to use either 4% articaine or 4% lidocaine hydrochloride to block their pain. But which is more clinically effective when treating these patients?April 16, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Carestream Dental sold; minimally invasive dentistry; and chlorhexidine mouthwashApril 13, 2017Dental PracticeApril 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.comIn March and April, companies have introduced new products ranging from an endodontics chair to new toothpastes and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Philips Sonicare, Sanofi, Boyd Industries, and others.April 13, 2017Previous PagePage 49 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
