Phillip L. Brown, DDSeditorial@drbicuspid.comHomeVeterinary dentists face unique challengesThink of the last endo procedure you performed. You probably had a working length of around 20 mm, right? Now imagine instrumenting and irrigating a canal more than 50 mm long.December 2, 2010RestorationsTestNovember 25, 2010RestorationsThe advantages of dedicated core buildupsWhy choose a core composite over a universal composite for buildup procedures? There are many reasons, but one of the most important is cost.October 24, 2010RestorationsUnraveling the mysteries of glass ionomersWhat exactly are glass ionomers, and which indications are these unique restorative materials most appropriate for? You might be surprised at the answers.September 20, 2010RestorationsAdhesive classifications: Science or marketing?Are you using a fifth-, sixth-, or seventh-generation bonding adhesive? Who decides what generation it is, and what constitutes a new generation -- the number of steps involved or something else? Here is one attempt to decipher what often seems to be little more than marketing speak.September 1, 2010RestorationsFlowable composites: The unsung heroes of bondingOnce thought to be a passing fad, flowable composites have become a versatile workhorse in aesthetic dental procedures.August 16, 2010Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe 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.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
