Dental Specialties

Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%

By Melissa Busch

Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.

September 12, 2024

Drug may upend gum disease, other systemic diseases

By Melissa Busch

An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in disease prevention.

September 11, 2024

Clinical tip: Orthodontic attachment templates with Dr. Shalin Shah

By Kevin Henry

Ready for another great tip that can improve your clinical skills in the dental practice? Check out this week's words of wisdom from CDOCS.

September 11, 2024

Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse

By Ava Barros

Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.

September 10, 2024

Common chemicals linked to periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.

September 9, 2024

Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters

By Dr. Chris Kammer

With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.

September 7, 2024

Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection

By Kevin Henry

Here is another valuable clinical tip that can help every dental practice and dentist, courtesy of Dr. Darin O'Bryan and CDOCS.

September 5, 2024

Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery

By Dr. James Melville

Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.

September 4, 2024

This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Ava Barros

A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

August 29, 2024

Clinical tip: Delivering a great thermal pulp test via Endo Ice

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Diwakar Kinra is back with another CDOCS clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice, this time with a focus on endodontics.

August 28, 2024

Dentsply Sirona launches X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has introduced two new endodontic solutions: the X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue.

August 27, 2024

Frequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilience

By Ava Barros

Brushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

August 27, 2024

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