Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson[email protected]WellnessPersonal growth is key to mental healthAfter a long day of being pulled in a dozen directions, the only growth you may care about is your retirement fund. But Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson breaks down why personal growth is crucial for dentists' mental health.October 12, 2022RestorationsThe evolution of polishing and finishing systemsThe concept of finishing and polishing dental restorations to achieve a smooth surface dates back to the 1700s. Since then, technological advances in dental materials, coupled with consumer demand for more natural-looking restorations, has resulted in an increasing array of products and techniques.July 9, 2013PeriodonticsHow to choose the right gloves for you and your teamMany of us spend more time contemplating the dessert menu at restaurants than choosing our gloves. But finding a glove that fits well, reduces hand fatigue, and ensures good grip can be a challenge. Here are one dentist's tips for making sure you get the most bang for your buck.July 18, 2011RestorationsIsolation devices: No man is an island, but his teeth should beWith adhesive dentistry now the standard of care, a composite or all-ceramic crown bonded in a wet field won't stay put long enough to check the occlusion. In fact, proper isolation/evacuation is one of the most underrated factors affecting the longevity of restorations.September 14, 2010EndodonticsNew irrigants improve root canal therapyWhile high-tech files have garnered much of the limelight, advances in irrigation compounds should not be ignored when it comes to making root canal therapy more reliable.July 26, 2010DenturesReline, rebase, or remake: The denture dilemmaIt's 4 p.m. on a Friday and Mr. Smith has just stormed in demanding another "adjustment" of his eight-year-old dentures. You've repeatedly recommended new, implant-retained overdentures, but he says he can't afford them. What's a doctor to do?December 9, 2009RestorationsExperts offer tips for putting crowns under partialsWhen a patient needs a new crown under an existing removable partial denture, the dentist faces a dilemma. Two experts interviewed by DrBicuspid.com offer their low-cost solutions.July 14, 2009Dental EducationAlternative latex hits the marketThe familiar itching began in her right eye. Before long, writes Monica Anderson, D.D.S., she was wondering if latex allergy would send her to the emergency room for the second time in two months. Will the new guayule latex bring relief for Dr. Anderson and others like her?March 11, 2009WhiteningFiber-reinforced posts win fansIf fence posts in the Wild West were as reliable as today's endodontic posts, cattle rustlers would have had to find "real" jobs. Now one type of post in particular has begun to stand out from the others.January 4, 2009Orofacial PainKeep your patients safe: How to handle medical emergenciesIf one of your patients has a life-threatening allergic reaction while in your office, are you prepared? Here are some tips from Stanley Malamed, D.D.S., a leading authority on emergency medicine in the dental office.October 29, 2008Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesiaWhat you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changerIn 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.Immune SystemAtopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral healthOrganized DentistryADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objectionOrganized DentistryDental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's endRegulatory UpdatesBlood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste