In a battle between tooth enamel vs. sports drinks, soft drinks and fruit juice, less than a minute equals a loss for Team Teeth. "Australian researchers are warning parents of the dangers of drinks that are high in acidity, which form part of a "triple threat" of permanent damage to young... CONTINUE READING
American Dental Association (ADA) researchers recently found an unexpected reason for optimism: More young adults are receiving dental care and coverage as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday's report by Donna Domino, Features Editor... CONTINUE READING
If Han Solo had transformed his laser gun to a toothbrush, could he have avoided dentin hypersensitivity (DH)? Inquiring minds want to know. The potential of laser technology in dentistry is vast as the Jedi Archives. An in-depth report by DrBiCuspid.com Associate Editor Rob... CONTINUE READING
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLk3R8kP5RY[/embed] Keep it simple. A new coalition, Support Clean Dentistry (SCD), aims to do just that for patients, according to a recent report by Tony Edwards, Editor in Chief at drbicuspid.com. Part of that means translating dental care standards... CONTINUE READING
Midway through Round 2 of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs seems a suitable time to reflect upon the unsung NHL hero -- official team dentist. DrBicuspid.com does just that in an interview with Donald L. Goudy Jr., DDS, longtime fan and official dentist for the NHL's San Jose Sharks. Dr. Goudy... CONTINUE READING
Got a growing pile of performance reviews awaiting your attention? Before you get started, take a few tips from Roger P. Levin, DDS. In a column on DrBicuspid.com, the chairman and CEO of practice management consulting firm Levin Group, shares suggestions that can make the process more... CONTINUE READING
Remnants from the beer brewing process feature components that could protect against dental diseases, according to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and reported online recently by The DrBicuspid Staff. Hops, which give beer its acrid flavor and aroma (did someone say... CONTINUE READING
In the customer service big picture, an inexpensive and vital aspect is gratitude. DrBicuspid.com offers dos and don'ts on this topic in a recent article by Roger P. Levin, DDS. Every encounter with a patient presents an opportunity to strengthen the patient-practice relationship. Levin suggests... CONTINUE READING
Invented by John Gallagher Jr., a former Army medic, and Roman Bielski, PhD, an adjunct professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Wilkes University, the Clean Bite edible toothbrush was conceptualized by Gallagher after he cared for amputee patients during his Army service during the Vietnam war. He... CONTINUE READING