Tony Edwards[email protected]EndodonticsWhich NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?Major advancements have been made in nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments in recent years. But which type of rotary instrumentation works best? In a study in BMC Oral Health, researchers tested three types of NiTi instruments for shaping root canals, finding one that was superior.February 1, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: SDF reimbursement in Calif.; sugar limits at school; and sleep apnea reviewJanuary 26, 2017EndodonticsEndodontics Insider: Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?January 25, 2017RestorationsStudy measures time for in-office crown fabrication versus labsOne question any office considering the purchase of a CAD/CAM system must ask is how much time will be saved during crown fabrication versus the traditional process. The more time an office can save, the more procedures it can schedule. Now, researchers have attempted to measure how long each process takes.January 25, 2017Hygiene ToolsTeaching toothbrushing: Is a video or jaw model better?Sometimes it seems like children are always glued to a screen. Researchers wondered whether showing them a video of how to brush their teeth versus a live demonstration would have different results. The findings might surprise you.January 24, 2017PeriodonticsWhich imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist? A new study in PLOS One answers these questions.January 23, 2017Dental SpecialtiesNew review casts doubt on sleep apnea treatmentsWhile screening for sleep apnea is often recommended as a practice benefit for a dental office, what are the benefits -- and harms -- of sleep apnea screening? A new review in the Journal of the American Medical Association drew some worrying conclusions.January 23, 2017Dental HygieneWeek in Review: Titanium implants and peri-implantitis; U.S. oral health goals; and new productsJanuary 19, 2017Dental PracticeJanuary new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.comSince the middle of December, companies have introduced new products ranging from a smart toothbrush to a 3D printer, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Kolibree, Microcopy, TJA Health, and others.January 19, 2017CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: Study measures time for in-office fabrication versus labsJanuary 18, 2017Previous PagePage 54 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
