Tony Edwards

Dental Specialties
Week in Review: U.S. seniors lack dental coverage; implant surfaces; and pulp biomarkers
December 22, 2016
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: EPA issues amalgam rules; Calif. pediatric sedation changes; and hygiene production
December 15, 2016
Restorations
EPA finalizes dental amalgam rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater from dental practices into municipal sewage treatment plants. While the rule will go into effect soon, the compliance date for most practices is not until the end of 2019.
December 15, 2016
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Intraoral Scanners
Is digital or conventional technique better for marginal fit?
When it comes to fitting a restoration, the combination of an intraoral scanner and a CAD/CAM system offers a simplified production process compared with the conventional impression technique. But are these impressions of the same quality as ones created conventionally? A new study seeks to answer this question.
December 15, 2016
2016 12 15 17 28 39 888 Question Mark Magnifying 400
Restorations
Review: Reasons for composite failure have changed
Has the failure rate of direct resin composite restorations in vital posterior teeth improved over the last decade or decreased? Researchers from Australia examined this important clinical question in a new literature review.
December 14, 2016
2016 12 07 12 53 05 25 Restoration Tooth 400
Dental Practice
DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards 2016 finalists
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists chosen by our readers for the 2016 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting.
December 11, 2016
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Sleep Dentistry
Week in Review: U.S. oral healthcare in the spotlight; sleep dentistry; and new products
December 8, 2016
Restorations
December new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
Since the start of November, companies have introduced new products ranging from a universal composite to a sealant, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Carestream Dental, Kerr, Taub Products, and others.
December 8, 2016
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Restorations
Restoratives Insider: Study finds reasons for composite failure have changed
December 7, 2016
Imaging Systems
Does imaging lead to overdiagnosis of TMDs?
While it is established that temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are mostly prevalent among women of child-bearing age, are these disorders overdiagnosed when imaging is used? Researchers from Switzerland sought to report on the value of imaging when a practitioner is confronted by this issue
December 7, 2016
2016 09 27 16 12 55 970 Woman Pain2 400
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Legal Issues
New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
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Regulatory Updates
IHS to cease using mercury amalgam
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Marketing
Do’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patients
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By Melissa Busch
A new innovation in the works may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth.
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Researcher
Confessions of a TMJ-confused dentist
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain no longer have to endure the wait for a night guard, writes Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education, who reviews the Kettenbach QuickSplint.
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Worn Teeth Thitinon
The 4 horsemen of the dental practice apocalypse
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, unveils the four hidden threats that could be diminishing your dental practice and what you can do to ensure a successful, thriving practice.
June 24, 2025
Four Horseman Kodidesign
What is your why? Reigniting your passion as a dental office manager
By Sheri McVaugh
Feeling burned out as a dental office manager? Sheri McVaugh offers thoughtful guidance on reconnecting with your purpose and redefining your professional goals.
June 24, 2025
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Dentist who copped to hiding $5M from U.S. government gets prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly concealed $5 million from the IRS was sentenced.
June 23, 2025
Prison Jail Money
Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
June 23, 2025
Woman Depression
Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
By Dr. Lou Shuman
With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
June 23, 2025
Teeth Mirror Exam Ocskay Mark
Do’s and don’ts for great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Exceptional customer service is a daily commitment to each patient. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the building blocks for creating a strong, patient-centered practice.
June 23, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
June 20, 2025
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
Child Mouth Explorer
'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon
By Ava Barros
West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.
June 20, 2025
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
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