Darci Barr[email protected]Dental AssistantThe evolution of dental assisting skillsThis week is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a column by Darci Barr, educator and expert in dental assisting program design, discussing the evolution of dental assisting skills and how the growth of technology has led to advancements in the profession.March 10, 2016Page 1 of 1Top StoriesImplantsPeeing our way to more dental implant materialUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.NutritionHigh iron levels may be linked to gum diseaseInsuranceWhat comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?Orofacial PainInnovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxietyCardiovascularCan heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
