Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Controlling plaque after a patient has a stroke may be lifesaving, but the best way to do so is still unclear. A new study compared the results of different oral hygiene and plaque-control methods, including the use of chlorhexidine gel, in stroke patients and found that basic routines were effective. Read more here.
Also this week on DrBicuspid.com, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. See the winners here.
Congratulations to companies such as Dentsply Sirona, 3M, GC America, Biolase, and more for winning a Dental Excellence Award. I am looking forward to presenting the awards at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February 2018.
During fall 2017, new products ranging from surgical implant guides to obturators and contra angles were introduced. Our roundup of new products includes Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca, KaVo, and other companies. Read more here.
Dr. Eric Garver started his dental career in his father's small private practice. However, after two attempts at practice ownership, he realized he needed a role that better suited his personality and his skills. In this Second Opinion, Dr. Garver relates how a part-time position at a dental service organization helped him find a path that would allow him to help other dentists. Read more here.
