Dental Specialties

When DME should be used prior to restorations

By Ava Barros

Deep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.

May 18, 2024

New ways to restore teeth may upend dentistry

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers at the University of Buffalo in New York are exploring novel therapies like injecting human dental pulp stem cells into damaged teeth to restore them, which may upend the way dental care is delivered, according to a school news release.

May 18, 2024

Kuraray launches new adhesive

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental adhesive technology company Kuraray Noritake Dental has launched its Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2.

May 18, 2024

Ivoclar optimizes restoration material, adds new color

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ivoclar Group has optimized the viscosity of the light-curing variant Variolink Esthetic LC and added a new white opaque shade to its product line.

May 18, 2024

These materials show promise for filling dental defects

By Melissa Busch

Two materials showed potential as effective bone fillers for treating tooth defects, according to a new study.

May 18, 2024

Preserving natural dentition: A conservative approach to restoring a cracked posterior tooth

By Greg Campbell, DDS

In this case study, Dr. Greg Campbell highlights the successful restoration of a cracked posterior tooth using a full-coverage zirconia crown and the immediate dentin sealing technique.

May 18, 2024

This type of orthodontic bracket may be more likely to fail

By Ava Barros

Ceramic orthodontic brackets appear to have a significantly higher failure rate compared to metal brackets, especially in the lower arch and posterior sector. This research was published on May 13 in the International Dental Journal.

May 15, 2024

Ormco launches Spark aligners on-demand program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ormco Corporation has introduced the Spark on-demand program.

May 13, 2024

Grin launches 3D dental treatment tracker

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Virtual care platform Grin has introduced its new treatment tracking technology, the Grin 3D Tx Tracker.

May 10, 2024

Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits

By Ava Barros

Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

May 10, 2024

Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk

By Ava Barros

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.

May 9, 2024

Glidewell, ProMonitoring partner on aligners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell and ProMonitoring have partnered to provide clear aligners for general dentists.

May 8, 2024

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