Dental Specialties

PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis

By Ava Barros

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.

April 14, 2025

Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?

By Ava Barros

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 10, 2025

Clinical tip: Chromic and PTFE suturing

By Kevin Henry

This tip of the day video is on suturing with a chromic gut suture and a cytoplast polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture, courtesy of Dr. Doug Smail with CDOCS.

April 9, 2025

Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay

By Ava Barros

Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.

April 9, 2025

Brasseler names new endodontic sales team

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brasseler USA has launched its endodontist specialty sales consultant team to provide expert support and tailored solutions for endodontists.

April 8, 2025

The surprising way aligners may give oral health a boost

By Ava Barros

Orthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 8, 2025

These anesthetics may be linked to serious adverse reactions

By Melissa Busch

Patients given ester-based local anesthetics may be at greater risk of having serious complications when they are administered numbing agents, according to a study.

April 7, 2025

New details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patient

By Melissa Busch

The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.

April 4, 2025

These patients may be more likely to experience denture failure

By Ava Barros

Patients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

April 2, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

Solventum, SprintRay to develop same-day restorations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Solventum and SprintRay have partnered to develop high-quality, same-day 3D-printed restorations, including crowns, inlays, and onlays.

April 1, 2025

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.

April 1, 2025

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