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 StoriesImplantsPeeing our way to more dental implant materialUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.NutritionHigh iron levels may be linked to gum diseaseInsuranceWhat comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?Orofacial PainInnovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxietyCardiovascularCan heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
