Rabia Mughal

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Amalgam tops composite or glass ionomer restorations in new study

Restorations placed with amalgam had the lowest failure rate in a new study on the success of primary molar restorations. Glass ionomer restorations had the highest failure rates, while composites fell in the middle.

March 30, 2015

2014 06 16 13 17 18 964 Amalgam Filling 200

Homebound elderly have poor oral health, want home-based care

Homebound elderly adults have poor oral health and are interested in home-based dental care, according to a new study. The authors recommended that medical professionals should partner with the dental community to develop programs for these adults.

March 23, 2015

2013 10 08 12 54 14 248 Young Senior Woman 200

Green tea serves as useful adjunct to perio therapy

Green tea should be added to dentifrices as an active ingredient for managing periodontal disease, recommend the authors of a new study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. They found it to be a beneficial adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

March 18, 2015

2015 03 11 16 27 46 142 Teacup Teapot 200

Morphine and tramadol may make intra-articular injections more effective

Morphine given by intra-articular injection after arthrocentesis significantly reduces temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related pain compared with arthrocentesis alone, according to a new study. The researchers also found a similar but shorter-lived effect with tramadol.

March 4, 2015

2013 04 09 11 55 00 288 Injection Syringe 200

Endosseous implants most reported dental device linked to adverse events

Your dental practice uses a range of devices every day, but do you consider that some of them come with the slight risk of accidents or injury? A new study has found that more than 28,000 adverse event reports associated with dental devices were filed with the FDA during a 15-year period, with endosseous implants the most frequently reported device.

March 2, 2015

2013 04 08 15 21 31 831 Dental Instruments 200 20130408222356

Is imaging powder necessary while scanning die stone?

Is it necessary to use imaging powder to get the best results while scanning die stone? Not always, according to a new Journal of the American Dental Association study, which finds that imaging powder is not needed when a laboratory 3Shape 3D scanner is used.

February 12, 2015

2015 02 12 15 37 14 560 3 D Impression Bridge 200

Chewing gum may trap as much oral bacteria as flossing

Chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries and increasing salivary flow, and now a new study in PLOS One has found that it can remove bacteria from the oral cavity. In fact, it may remove as much bacteria as brushing without toothpaste or flossing, according to the researchers.

February 5, 2015

2015 02 05 16 58 50 559 Gum 200

Phusion Metal device to enter dental market in near future

A California-based company, PorOsteon, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Phusion Metal-based medical device and plans to enter the dental market in the near future. Phusion Metal is a proprietary porous material developed to promote bone fusion that could have multiple dental applications.

February 2, 2015

2013 06 05 15 27 20 554 Future Of Dentistry 200

Study looks at best ways to reduce aerosols, spatter with ultrasonic scaling

A new study that compared the Isolite illuminated isolation system and a saliva ejector for reducing aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scaling found that the best results still come from high-velocity air evacuation. Isolite Systems said they appreciate the study but hope to do another one on effective isolation with even more rigor.

January 28, 2015

2013 04 29 16 40 49 422 Bacteria 200

X-Tip system effective at managing pain when IAN fails

The X-Tip system using 4% articaine with 1:100,000 adrenaline was successful in achieving pulpal anesthesia when inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block was ineffective, according to a new study from India.

January 28, 2015

2013 04 09 11 55 00 288 Injection Syringe 200

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Podcast Phone Earpods

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.

November 21, 2024

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 21, 2024

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.

November 20, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

Dental Tech Modern Office

What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Antibiotics Concept

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.

November 20, 2024

Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond

By Estela Vargas

From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.

November 19, 2024

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

Dental Model Root Canal Edwardolive

From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach

By Trina Shipley

Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.

November 19, 2024

What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025

Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.

November 18, 2024

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