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Dental Dose: The risky combination of vaping and cannabis

By Theresa Pablos

Cannabis on its own can cause oral and overall health problems. But add in an electronic cigarette dispenser, and those issues can be compounded, according to Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose.

May 20, 2021

'We all have magic inside': How to get out of your rut

By Theresa Pablos

We all have magic within us, noted Shari Becker, RDA, a presenter at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual meeting. In an interview, Becker addressed the reality of burnout and how recognizing your self-worth and increasing your confidence can lead to personal and professional growth.

May 13, 2021

Risky business: Steps to manage risk in your practice

By Theresa Pablos

Protecting your practice from risky patients is like putting on your seat belt in the car, according to Dr. Ruchi Sahota and attorney Arthur Curley. The two presenters will speak about how to manage risk on May 15 and 16 at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual meeting.

May 13, 2021

Forget full crowns: CAD/CAM for conservative restorations

By Theresa Pablos

CAD/CAM, tooth-colored materials, and improved bonding technologies are allowing dentists more options than ever for placing minimally invasive posterior restorations. Dr. Steven Gold will address this very topic in his presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual convention.

May 12, 2021

Dental Dose: What you need to know about bupivacaine

By Theresa Pablos

Bupivacaine's claim to fame is that it's the longest-acting amide anesthetic agent, noted Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose. But how much do you really know about this amide anesthetic? Viola breaks down three key points in our video.

April 29, 2021

How to strategically meet your cash flow goals for Q2

By Lynne Leggett

If you did not meet your goals for the first quarter of 2021, don't beat yourself up too much, advises consultant Lynne Leggett. She reviews some items so you can correct the situation and look forward to the second quarter of the year.

April 20, 2021

Dental Dose: Painkillers and COVID-19 vaccines

By Theresa Pablos

A patient comes in for dental work today. He got the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. What do you do? "It's a Catch-22," said pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose. That's because dentistry's favorite painkillers may also dampen the effectiveness of vaccines.

April 15, 2021

Dental Dose: 3 things you don't know about articaine

By Theresa Pablos

Chances are, articaine is the local anesthetic of choice in your office. But how well do you know the ever-popular agent? In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares three articaine myths that might confuse even the most experienced dentist.

April 1, 2021

Let's talk mouthguards for National Facial Protection Month

By Theresa Pablos

April 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Rafetto spoke with DrBicuspid.com about the occasion.

March 31, 2021

Meet Robin, the robot in the dental treatment room

By Theresa Pablos

Robin the robot has big, inquisitive eyes; loves to play games; and if Karén Khachikyan has his way, will one day be the standard of dental care. Khachikyan sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how Robin and similar artificially intelligent robots can help put children at ease.

March 18, 2021

A mid-Midwinter update from the DrBicuspid editors

By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch

The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is just about halfway through. Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos and Associate Editor Melissa Busch took a break from their coverage to provide an update on the clinical content, virtual format, and what to expect on the website next week.

February 25, 2021

Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19

By Theresa Pablos

The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 25, 2021

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