Friday, March 29, 2019
In early February 2019, the residents of 50 homes in Sandy City, UT, experienced a brief "fluoride overfeed" that resulted from a combination of human error and a snowstorm that caused a power failure at the city's water plant. Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, gives an update to the situation in this Second Opinion.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Teledentistry may have once been thought of as exclusively a public health service. However, as the technology has evolved and the costs involved lowered, the opportunity for this service to add to your practice's revenue has grown. Part 1 of this new series by Michael Ventriello will focus on why your practice should embrace teledentistry, and the second part will focus on how to do so.Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated, comprehensive review to see if the level of fluoride in toothpaste affected its ability to fight tooth decay.Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Mouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores also are related to inflammatory diseases and depressive symptoms.Monday, March 25, 2019
As practice ownership models change in dentistry, understanding if you are more comfortable as an owner or a nonowner is crucial. Joseph Jordan of JPA Dental Transitions offers a practical look at the advantages and disadvantages of both to aid in your decision-making process.
Whatever your role in the practice, your manner will affect the mood for everyone there, including patients. A dental practice is a relatively small space, so it's important to set aside personal issues, focus on cooperation and patient care, and always be professional, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.Friday, March 22, 2019
Hybrid ceramic materials may be an alternative to established materials for posterior restoration crowns. However, questions remain about these hybrids' ability to hold up under high masticatory forces. In a new study, researchers sought to analyze the fatigue damage that occurs with hybrid CAD/CAM composites.Thursday, March 21, 2019
A stronger resin composite might be possible thanks to a polymer used to strengthen car bumpers and protect wood decks. A new filling material with thiourethane demonstrated up to twice the strength of a typical composite in a recent study.Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Between the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February and the International Dental Show in March, a number of companies have released new products. DrBicuspid.com brings you this roundup of new releases from companies such as Planmeca, Align Technology, and others.
How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the most severe anesthesia complications are very rare, occurring in less than one person out of thousands of patients.Tuesday, March 19, 2019
In this Second Opinion, Bob Torrissi of Garfield Refining focuses on two subjects you probably don't think about often: the prices of precious metals used in dentistry and your practice's scrap recycling program. Torrissi notes that practices may be missing out on additional income by not taking advantage of changes in the prices of these metals.
Dentists are inundated with information about new technologies, writes digital dentistry expert Christien Kopas. Should you embrace this technology? She offers a list of questions to ask yourself about the technology and how you will use it in your practice to help clarify the decision-making process.Monday, March 18, 2019
As a dentist, you already know the power of online reviews. Everyone fears the dreaded negative review, but your day can instantly be made when a loyal patient boasts about you and your practice for everyone to see. So how can you get more boasts for your excellent patient care? Melissa Mickelson of ProSites offers five strategic ideas.Friday, March 15, 2019
When it comes to preventing early childhood caries, 2 years old may truly be too late. A new study found 3-year-old children who received dental care from infancy had significantly better oral health than those who started getting care at 2 years of age.
Instituting dental quality measures has become important for improving outcomes and reducing costs. However, unexpected challenges have emerged, according to the authors of a new article in BMC Oral Health. They discussed these challenges, including the incentivization of unethical behavior.Thursday, March 14, 2019
Dental insurance is a complex issue, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest column. He poses five practical questions to ask yourself to find out if you are getting what you need from your insurance reimbursements.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - Dental journalist Kevin Henry offers the second part of his roundup of some of the new products and services from the 2019 International Dental Show (IDS). This edition features new products and services from companies such as Acteon, Carestream Dental, and more.Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Dental students best hygienists at scaling in new study
Dental students may be better at scaling and root planing than their hygiene counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Dental students in Switzerland more effectively scaled a maxillary left canine model than both dental hygiene students and experienced hygienists.Related Reading:
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B.L.F.
B.L.F.
Seriously? Hygienists teach the perio students in our dental school!
He probably removed more unnecessary root surface as well!
How about real calculus in a 6 mm pocket with Regional Examiners using ODU 11/12 explorers?
He probably removed more unnecessary root surface as well!
How about real calculus in a 6 mm pocket with Regional Examiners using ODU 11/12 explorers?
In one of the largest transactions involving a dental support organization (DSO), Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners acquired the 68 practices of Birner Dental Management in October 2018. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Mid-Atlantic CEO Mitchell Goldman about what the acquisition means for the practitioners, the DSO's plans for the future, and other topics.Tuesday, March 12, 2019
COLOGNE, GERMANY - The International Dental Show (IDS) is a launching pad for new products and technologies. Dental journalist Kevin Henry offers a roundup of some of these new products and services from companies such as GC America, 3Shape, and more.
The goal when treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is to relieve their symptoms and help them regain jaw movements. An injection of botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) may help when conservative treatments are not successful, according to a new study.Monday, March 11, 2019
In their latest Legal Cases column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler present a case in which a patient sued a dentist and also filed a complaint with the state dental board. Learn about the role a radiograph played in the case, how both the legal and disciplinary actions were resolved, and what you can do to help your practice avoid a similar situation.Friday, March 8, 2019
If one dentist does twice as many crowns as another in the same practice, that means one who did twice is many is more productive, right? Not so fast, writes Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence. Other factors need to be considered. He offers a look at the numbers to help you increase your practice's productivity.Thursday, March 7, 2019
Debt is not just an issue for dentists fresh out of dental school. Midcareer dentists can have hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, which may be paralyzing their practice. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie has experience with practices in this kind of debt and offers practical ideas to help turn things around.Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The term functional medicine is being used throughout the alternative medicine community. And now, there is a new term on the block: functional dentistry. Functional dentists see the body as an integrated human machine, in which anything affecting one part of the body will eventually affect all the other parts, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explains in his latest column.
To reflect research that periodontal health can play an important role in overall health, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a periodontal disease classification system for all practitioners. AAP President Dr. Richard Kao sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how the new system is being used.Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Medical device company Align Technology has announced that it will close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub.
What might motivate parents to take steps that could prevent early childhood caries (ECC)? To find out, researchers studied the emotional responses of mothers of 1-year-old children to visual stimuli and text related to the risks of developing dental caries.
In the second part of her series on mistakes first-time supervisors make in dental practices, practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes about meetings, mindset, and gossip. Her practical tips can help your practice avoid some difficult situations.Monday, March 4, 2019
Almost 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attended the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. The DrBicuspid.com editors highlight five trends they witnessed at this year's conference.Friday, March 1, 2019
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B.L.F.
He probably removed more unnecessary root surface as well!
How about real calculus in a 6 mm pocket with Regional Examiners using ODU 11/12 explorers?