Tony Edwards[email protected]RestorationsIADR 2017: Which CAD/CAM restorative materials are the toughest?SAN FRANCISCO - When creating restorations using a CAD/CAM process, practitioners want to use the strongest, most fracture-resistant material available. Researchers tested a mix of five contemporary CAD/CAM materials to find out which resisted fractures the best and presented their findings on Wednesday at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting.March 21, 2017EndodonticsStudy examines CBCT systems for root canal treatment planningThe first step in planning for root canal treatment is being able to clearly see the anatomy of the canal. A cone-beam CT (CBCT) system has many advantages, such as cost and field-of-view, over other imaging devices, but can it be used to help develop a treatment plan for patients who need endodontic treatment? Researchers sought to answer this question.March 20, 2017InsuranceWeek in Review: Young dentists and DSOs; claims and coding; and Latino oral healthMarch 16, 2017Legal IssuesConn. woman pleads guilty to healthcare fraudA Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud related to her use of the identity of a retired dentist to submit fraudulent bills to insurance companies, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.March 15, 2017CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: Which materials maintain their strength after grinding?March 15, 2017RestorationsStudy: Which implant sizes are more likely to fail?When it comes to dental implants, are those considered longer or shorter more likely to fail? Is an implant 3.8 mm in diameter less likely to fail than a 6.0-mm implant? The largest study on implant failure to date has answers.March 12, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: CDA, Delta Dental agree on $34M settlement; coffee stains on restorations; and new productsMarch 9, 2017RestorationsDental Services Group names new CEODental Services Group has named Matt Morgan as its new CEO.March 9, 2017Dental PracticeWinter 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.comSince the end of January, companies have introduced new products ranging from double-sided diamond disks to a smartwatch app, and more. Here is our roundup of new products from companies such as Henry Schein, Komet USA, Kerr, and others.March 9, 2017RestorationsRestoratives Insider: SDF with potassium reduces staining, caries recurrenceMarch 8, 2017Previous PagePage 51 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
