Tony Edwards[email protected]AnesthesiaWhich dental anesthetic do anxious patients prefer?When your patient has severe dental anxiety but needs treatment, sometimes an anesthetic is called for. Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for these adult patients. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?January 18, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Listerine and gonorrhea; treating large caries; and apical sealing materialsJanuary 12, 2017RestorationsReview: Is there an ideal material for apical sealing?While hundreds of studies have documented the safety and efficacy of filling materials most often used for apical sealing, researchers from China undertook a literature review to weigh the evidence behind the materials and see if one were ideal. Their conclusions highlight the need for rigorous research and follow-up.January 12, 2017Dental PracticeDrBicuspid.com announces the 2017 Dental Excellence Award winnersDrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.January 9, 2017RestorationsStudy offers new treatment for large cariesIs the way you treat large caries about to change? The findings of a new study in Scientific Reports suggest that using a degradable collagen sponge filled with a pharmaceutical first tested for treating Alzheimer's disease may stimulate natural dentine repair and eventually replace the need for fillings and cements.January 8, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Voters support dental therapists; blogging for practice growth; and nail bitingJanuary 5, 2017AnesthesiaWeek in Review: Electronic claims submissions; top-read articles; and your retirementDecember 29, 2016Dental PracticeTop 5 columns from 2016DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Columns from Dr. Benjamin Burris, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler, and Dr. Alvin Danenberg feature prominently.December 29, 2016RestorationsTop 5 news stories from 2016DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Popular topics included a lawsuit against three of the dental industry's largest companies, and the continued support for flossing by dental groups after the release of a critical report.December 29, 2016Dental PracticeNew CE courses feature Dr. Alvin DanenbergNew continuing education courses from Dr. Alvin Danenberg on dental disease are now available in the DrBicuspid.com continuing education section. The five-part series distills complex ideas into a science-based program that can help your patients take control of their oral health.December 28, 2016Previous PagePage 55 of 102Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork 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.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit