Lori Roniger

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Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids

How do you get kids to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal of making toothbrushing fun had a big impact on the students, according to a new study in the International Dental Journal.

May 3, 2018

2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400

AAE18: Is newer technology better at reducing bacterial load?

Are newer root canal instruments and procedures more effective at eliminating bacteria than their predecessors? Studies presented on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting (AAE18) suggest the superiority of one of the new 3D shaper file system but no differences among debridement devices.

May 1, 2018

2016 08 25 16 27 40 174 Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria 400

How to take action to reduce periodontal disease

How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.

April 30, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures

Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.

April 23, 2018

2017 04 24 15 39 42 105 3d Printing Ball 400

What are the consequences of early first-molar extraction?

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus among practitioners, researchers turned to the literature for answers.

April 19, 2018

2018 03 09 22 59 0014 Girl Pain 400

Do certain techniques or materials produce better dentures?

What are the best techniques and materials for making final impressions for complete and removable partial dentures? As there is no clinical consensus, researchers conducted a review of the published literature and published their findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

April 15, 2018

2017 03 17 16 12 13 771 Dentures 400

Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, investigators compared the effects of this treatment on periodontitis patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis.

April 11, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

Review advises conservative approach for painful TMD

What's the best way to manage pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? Authors of a recent review propose a conservative approach that includes multiple kinds of treatments, including dental, psychological, medical, and physical therapies.

April 10, 2018

2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400

Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates

Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient's race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider type. That's according to a new study of Medicaid recipients published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 1, 2018

2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400

Tooth-related factors linked to perio bone loss

Tooth-related factors are linked to periodontal disease but systemic factors aren't, according to research presented at the recent 2018 American Association of Dental Research meeting. Results indicated that older patients are still vulnerable to bone loss, but minimally invasive treatments may reduce this risk.

March 28, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

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Podcast Phone Earpods

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.

November 21, 2024

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 21, 2024

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.

November 20, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

Dental Tech Modern Office

What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Antibiotics Concept

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.

November 20, 2024

Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond

By Estela Vargas

From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.

November 19, 2024

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

Dental Model Root Canal Edwardolive

From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach

By Trina Shipley

Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.

November 19, 2024

What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025

Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.

November 18, 2024

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