By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor Dr. Bicuspid September 1, 2011 — As it rolls out clinical recommendations, the ADA is on a mission to guide general dentists to a decision-making process that combines the doctor’s experience and the patient’s preference with scientific evidence. Read article Related articles Dr. Bicuspid – Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with … Read more
From Dental Bicuspid.com – Assistant editor Rob Goszkowski July 26,2011 — There’s a pervasive problem in restorative dentistry, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2011, Vol. 142:7, pp. 842-849): Too many dentists are replacing amalgam restorations when a repair will suffice, and practices have patients spending more money while limiting … Read more
From Dr.Bicuspid – Rob Gozkowski – Assistant Editor June 2, 2011 — A method of using calcium phosphate solutions to remineralize carious lesions in dentin using has had promising results in a recent study, dramatically decreasing the time needed for remineralization. Read more Related articles Toothpaste 101 (everydayhealth.com) Toothpaste for a Sensitive Mouth (everydayhealth.com) Spotlight on … Read more
By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor of Dr. Bicuspid May 16, 2011 — Joining CAD/CAM fabricated veneers to CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia frameworks can reduce veneer chipping frequency and speed the fabrication process. Researchers at Ivoclar Vivadent evaluated the fatigue behavior of two different systems during cyclic/static loading and found that the IPS e.max CAD-on fabrication technique with lithium disilicate … Read more