Dear Restoratives Insider,
Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and reduce caries? Can this addition also alter the structure of these biofilms? A new study looks at this potential innovation. Read our Insider Exclusive.
In other Restoratives Community news, what is the best combination of resin/ceramic CAD/CAM materials with adhesive resin cements? Is it better to go with self-etch or etch-and-rinse cements? A new study might change how you answer these questions. Read our article here.
Silver diamine fluoride stops caries in primary teeth, according to a new review. The noninvasive, easily administered treatment can manage dental caries in young children or those who have special needs, according to the study authors. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.
Do you use narrow-diameter implants in your practice? In this exclusive video, Dr. Peter Karsant speaks about their uses at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference in San Francisco. See it here.
