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CDC: Half of adults don't know what dental sealants do
By Theresa Pablos
Dental sealants are one of the most commonly used tools to help prevent dental decay, but more than half of U.S. adults don't know that. A recent survey published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 46% of adults could not answer a basic question about the nature of dental sealants.
April 4, 2019
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New product: Premier launches evacuation system cleaner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Premier Dental has launched Vac Attak Green, a new evacuation system cleaner.
April 2, 2019
FDA proposes limiting fluoride in bottled water
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water. The new level of 0.7 mg/L parts per million is the same as the standard set by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 for community water systems.
April 2, 2019
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New product: 3M launches new Filtek composite
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has launched Filtek Universal Restorative, a new composite designed for clinicians who use a single shade for most restorations.
April 1, 2019
Do porcelain laminate veneers last well over the long term?
By Lori Roniger
Porcelain laminate veneers can provide dependable, conservative treatment for anterior teeth with aesthetic problems. However, issues such as porcelain fracture and chipping can mar results, and long-term clinical data are limited. To learn more, researchers investigated the long-term performance of this restorative option.
March 31, 2019
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Second Opinion: An update on the Utah fluoride overfeed
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
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.
March 28, 2019
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3M settles dental crown lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by 39 dentists concerning its Lava Ultimate dental crown, according to multiple published reports.
March 27, 2019
Can hybrid CAD/CAM crowns successfully resist fatigue?
By Tony Edwards
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.
March 21, 2019
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Car bumper component used to create stronger composite
By Theresa Pablos
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.
March 20, 2019
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Winter 2019 new-product roundup
By Tony Edwards
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.
March 19, 2019
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Second Opinion: Should you change your scrap recycling program?
By Bob Torrissi
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.
March 18, 2019
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2 is too late: Early intervention shines in new study
By Theresa Pablos
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.
March 15, 2019
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