Nancy A. Melville

Immune System
Inflammation key to understanding periodontal disease
In the quest to better understand the causes of periodontal disease, researchers are making big strides on two key fronts: understanding the nature of the bacteria that stimulate gingival inflammation, and the genetic and physiologic foundations that can determine the body's response to that stimulus.
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Restorations
Dentists balk at referring implant patients to endodonists
When it comes to referring patients for dental implants, the majority of general dentists say they would not choose an endodontist, according to a new survey published in the Journal of Endodontics. What is prompting their reluctance?
August 18, 2011
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Restorations
Oolong tea polyphenols help prevent dental caries
Researchers from the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry previously demonstrated that oolong tea extract reduced plaque accumulation and inhibited the development of experimental dental caries in rats. A more recent study tested the theory in humans.
August 8, 2011
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Whitening
Behavioral therapies ease women's TMD pain
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain-control strategies that target women's hormonal cycles appear to be ineffective, according to a study in Pain. But the study authors were encouraged by the potential benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy for female patients with TMD-related pain.
July 20, 2011
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Restorations
Physics Forceps take the trauma out of tooth extractions
A biomechanical reaction is at the heart of this novel atraumatic extraction device, according to a presentation at the recent Western Regional Dental Conference. All it takes is a little patience.
March 14, 2011
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Endodontics
Self-adjusting file cleans, shapes, irrigates canal
A novel endodontic technology system streamlines the root canal process and reduces file breakage, according to a presentation March 5 at the Western Regional Dental Convention in Phoenix.
March 7, 2011
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Cyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K
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Cyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K
By Melissa Busch
A cybersecurity attack has struck dental service organization (DSO) Chord Specialty Dental Partners, formerly Spark Dental, possibly exposing patient personal data.
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Overspecialization may be strangling general dentistry, according to a new perspective.
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Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.
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Modern solutions for class II restoration challenges
By Dr. Ben Alvarez
The sectional matrix has been perhaps the best advancement in modern dentistry. Recently, Ultradent introduced its new Halo Sectional Matrix System. Dr. Ben Alvarez provides his tested-in-the field review.
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From IDS: Revolutionizing caries treatment? vVardis hopes to begin new era in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
In an exclusive chat with DrBicuspid, Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi discuss vVardis' noninvasive, drill-free, and pain-free application that can be performed by dentists.
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Clinical tip: A different way to get an accurate tooth margin
By Kevin Henry
If you've ever had difficulty getting the right margins when preparing a tooth, Dr. Meena Barsoum has some advice that can help any dentist.
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9-year-old girl dies hours after dental surgery
By Melissa Busch
A girl who had turned 9 about two weeks earlier died after she was given anesthesia and underwent dental surgery at a dental practice in California.
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Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
By Ava Barros
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.
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These trace elements may be linked to caries in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
Dental caries may be linked to the presence of certain trace elements, according to a new study.
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Podcast: Pediatric dentistry and the importance of education
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin, an oral health tech company aimed at educating parents about their children's dental care.
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IDS wrap-up: 3 dental trends I heard time and time again
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DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry reflects on key trends from the International Dental Show (IDS) and how they will impact dental practices in 2025.
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Do's and don'ts for practice hiring
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Hiring preparedness saves you a lot of time and frustration when a team member suddenly quits. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on what steps to take now.
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