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Restorations
Restoratives Insider: Study tests particle-filled resins for partial crowns
April 26, 2017
Endodontics
Which 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, 2017
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Dental Specialties
Week in Review: New implant coating; articaine vs. lidocaine; and gender pay gap
April 20, 2017
Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Dexamethasone reduces pain after third-molar extractions
April 19, 2017
CBCT
Which 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, 2017
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Restorations
Study: Fluoride varnish as effective as sealant for caries prevention
Preventing 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, 2017
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Periodontics
How 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, 2017
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Orofacial Pain
Is 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, 2017
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Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Carestream Dental sold; minimally invasive dentistry; and chlorhexidine mouthwash
April 13, 2017
Dental Practice
April 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
In 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, 2017
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Top Stories
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Public Health
Work 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.
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Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
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Periodontics
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
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Legal Issues
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
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Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
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Do’s and don’ts for a more effective appt confirmation system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Simple reminders aren't enough. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how a proactive confirmation system protects your schedule and keeps chairs filled.
March 23, 2026
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Woman charged with running illegal practice
By Melissa Busch
Undercover detectives caught a woman performing illegal tooth extractions from her bedroom for cash.
March 20, 2026
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Dental leadership: Mastering nonverbal communication
By Ashley Tibbetts
Part of mastering one's communication skills is aligning facial expressions with the words spoken to build patient trust and team morale.
March 20, 2026
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The products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter special
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Innovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.
March 20, 2026
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The critical role of practice valuations in a dentist's life
By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Two business valuation experts reveal the mistake dentists make that costs them hundreds of thousands of dollars.
March 20, 2026
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Why meetings are the most powerful tool in your office manager's arsenal
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how office managers can run effective practice meetings that boost practice operations and team productivity.
March 20, 2026
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UF hospital and board sued over lodged dental bur
By Melissa Busch
A woman is suing the University of Florida (UF) board and others following a botched dental procedure.
March 19, 2026
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Need to detect impacted teeth? AI may help.
By Ava Barros
AI shows promise for detecting and classifying impacted teeth (excluding third molars), but its reliability and transparency need more research.
March 19, 2026
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Why the future of private dental practice isn't more work but smarter systems
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
The dental practice revolution isn't more technology, writes Dr. Ryan Hungate of Henry Schein One. It's smarter orchestration working silently for you.
March 19, 2026
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What's behind the buzz with AI in dentistry?
Here's the surprising truth about AI in dentistry: It's already here, and it's more practical than you think, says one expert.
March 19, 2026
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2 unlicensed 'dentists' arrested after sending person to hospital
By Melissa Busch
Two people were arrested after police uncovered a shocking, unlicensed home dental operation.
March 18, 2026
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These barriers to dental care may surprise you
By Ava Barros
A recent study identifies multiple factors that are preventing millions of people from seeing an oral healthcare provider.
March 18, 2026
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