Fred GebhartRegulatory UpdatesWeeding through the worries on bisphenol ALots of composites and sealants contain bisphenol A (BPA). And recent news reports have warned that this chemical might cause cancer. Here's how to answer patients' questions about their safety.June 29, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part II -- Prepare, preach, positionThere are three steps to reliable, high-quality panoramic x-rays: patient preparation, patient instruction, and patient positioning. In the second article of our two-part series on panoramic x-rays, we'll guide you through these human aspects of the powerful technology.June 4, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part I -- What to buyIf you don't have a digital panoramic x-ray scanner, you may be hurting your patients and depriving your pocketbook. But which one should you buy? In this article -- the first of a two-part series -- we'll guide you through the marketplace.May 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental assistant shot at practice ID'dA dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.Oral-Systemic LinkTooth loss may be linked to depressionPodcastsAre dentists really dropping dental insurance? Here's what the data sayDental HygieneNew dental gel may upend tooth repairInfection ControlOral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality