Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Restorative dentistry guru Ronald Jackson, D.D.S., gave a rousing talk at the California Dental Association meeting last week about the rosy future he sees for cosmetic dentistry, telling a packed audience that the specialty's critics don't have a clue what a smile means to a 14-year-old girl these days.
"Times have changed. Looks and image and beauty are in, and that's great for dentistry," he said. Read more.
Meanwhile, a novel dental implant alloy that combines titanium and zirconium debuted at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) meeting this week, and the manufacturer claims it could increase the public's acceptance of implant dentistry. Read more.
In other news, a University at Buffalo study published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences raises concerns about the use of bitemark analysis in forensics.
Over on the Second Opinion page, Richard Geller offers his formula for making money with referral marketing, even in tough times.
Finally, for those on the go, check out the new DrBicuspid Mobile smartphone application. We're looking for beta testers!
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