Kevin Henry[email protected]CAD/CAMWhy investing in technology during a pandemic was the right move for this dentistDr. Johnasina Cummings describes her investment in technology during the pandemic as, "I just jumped in and didn't wade in the water." She discusses how CAD/CAM and intraoral scanning have made a difference in her attitude and clinical skills, in addition to "creating a buzz" for her team and patients.October 14, 2020CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: Why investing in technology during a pandemic is importantOctober 12, 2020Oral CancerWeek in Review: EPA and amalgam | Oral cancer in the spotlight | Dental 'splinters' to avoidOctober 9, 2020Oral CancerEddie Van Halen's death another reminder of oral cancer's reach into societyThe death of rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen earlier this week has once again brought oral cancer into the spotlight. But why does it ever fade from the front of our minds? As dental professionals, perhaps it's time to take a renewed vow to educate your patients about its dangers and form even stronger alliances with those on the medical side of the equation.October 8, 2020Infection ControlCOVID-19, dental insurance, and more: The top 3rd-quarter articles on DrBicuspidNow that we have reached October and the fourth quarter of the year, it's time to take a look back at the previous three months and see which articles were among the most popular with DrBicuspid readers. From COVID-19 to hiring tips, there was plenty to take in and read from July through September.October 4, 2020CBCTWeek in Review: History-making CBCT scan | Pandemic pain or something else? | The COVID-19 reboundOctober 2, 2020Dental PracticeAnswering your questions about amalgam, composites, and dental insurance claimsWe spoke with Teresa Duncan in this podcast, after reading some of your comments following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's most recent guidance involving dental amalgam. The goal was to get some answers on what really changed, if anything, and to dive into the insurance nuts and bolts regarding amalgam versus other dental materials.September 29, 2020CBCTImaging Insider: Pandemic pain or something else? 3D imaging could reveal moreSeptember 28, 2020Infection ControlWeek in Review: COVID-19 and sleep apnea | Infection control 'perfect storm'? | Learning from colleaguesSeptember 25, 2020Infection ControlWas COVID-19 a 'perfect storm' for bacterial contamination inside dental unit water lines?With September being Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, it seems like the perfect time to discuss dental unit water line (DUWL) safety and what dental practices should know. Did the COVID-19 shutdown create an ideal scenario for bacteria to grow in your DUWLs? Kellie Thimmes of ProEdge Dental Water Labs answers that question.September 21, 2020Previous PagePage 6 of 23Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose licenseA dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.Public HealthBotox may prevent debilitating dry mouth for some mCRPC patientsPediatricsWhat may make kids more prone to traumatic dental injuriesSmile DesignClinical tip: Peg laterals and orthodonticsVulnerable PopulationsBreaking the stigma in geriatric dentistry
