Smoking bad for periodontal bone regeneration

Smoking has a negative effect on bone regeneration after periodontal treatment, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology (May 31, 2011). Although the effects of smoking on soft tissue have been extensively studied, there has been little focus on its impact on bone regeneration, noted the study authors from King’s College London Dental Institute. So they sourced prospective and retrospective clinical studies assessing bone regeneration in smokers

New mouth rinse targets needs of adults 50+

Oasis Consumer Healthcare has launched Oasis Age Essential, an over-the-counter, clinical-strength formula designed to support the changing mouth conditions of adults age 50 years and older. Age Essential is a daily care, alcohol-free mouthwash that incorporates patent-pending Duration technology to kill germs for 16 hours while moistening a dry mouth, freshening breath, and helping prevent plaque and gingivitis, according to Oasis. It is designed to relieve conditions that often occur

Composites gain ground as gold prices skyrocket

Once one of the most beloved restorative materials in dentistry, gold has been surpassed in recent years by other composite restorative materials as dentists and dental labs adapt to the skyrocketing cost of gold. “We have seen a 30% increase in gold-based alloy cost this year,” Michael DiTolla, DDS, director of clinical education at Glidewell Laboratories, told HuangshanDental.com. “A year ago we charged a dentist $178 for a gold crown;

Miniscrew implants show high success rate

Miniscrew implants have an 87.7% success rate when used for anchorage reinforcement compared with conventional orthodontic means, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of Dental Research (May 18, 2011). Researchers from the School of Dentistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece conducted literature searches with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of the 3,183 original papers, eight met the inclusion criteria. They found that when miniscrew implants and conventional

Ask Marty: I am thinking of getting Physics Forceps. Have you tried them?

Q: I am thinking of getting Physics Forceps to help with traumatic extractions. Have you tried them? A: I have a set of Physics Forceps (GoldenMisch). Like any instruments in the dental office, it is nice to have the right tool when needed. Physics Forceps are useful for achieving atraumatic extractions of all teeth. The unique design delivers a powerful mechanical advantage by employing an efficient first-class lever. Think of

Henry Schein offers new dam frames, probes

Henry Schein has introduced two new products: rubber dam frames and resin color-coded probes. The rubber dam frames help protect against infection, tooth contamination, and accidental swallowing of debris or composite material. Constructed from surgical-grade steel with seven tines, the dams provide access to the working area with a contoured design resulting in a close fit. They are available in two sizes: 5 x 5 inches or 6 x 6

P&G sues rival mouthwash company

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has filed a lawsuit against Vi-Jon, a private-label manufacturer and distributor of mouthwash, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that Vi-Jon is violating P&G’s intellectual property by manufacturing and selling its private-label mouthwash product to retailers. Vi-Jon’s mouthwash product, specifically the bottle and label shape, infringe P&G’s design patents, trade dress, trademarks, and copyright relating to P&G’s Scope

Pediatric groups target early childhood caries

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) have issued a new policy statement that provides recommendations for the prevention of dental disease in young children and pregnant women, through collaboration with primary healthcare providers, policymakers, and public health practitioners in indigenous communities (Pediatrics, May 29, 2011). Good oral health for mothers and their babies should be promoted during the prenatal period and continue as children

Darby Dental to distribute DenMat products

Darby Dental Supply recently expanded its product offerings with the addition of several DenMat products. Under a new agreement with DenMat, Darby is now an authorized distributor of the company’s Infinity cement, Tenure bonding products, Lumibrite Bleach-Free chairside and take-home whitening systems, Sapphire diode laser, Block-Out cement, and GeriStore restorative materials.

Invisalign now available in China

Align Technology’s Invisalign system is now commercially available in China, and the company is already training orthodontists based in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. In October 2010, Align received regulatory approval from the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) to market and sell the Invisalign system as a class II medical device for the treatment of malocclusion. China is estimated to have nearly half a million new orthodontic case

Graphic warnings on tobacco products impact smokers

Health warnings on cigarette packages prompt smokers to think about quitting, according to a 14-nation study. Effective warning labels as a component of comprehensive tobacco control can help save lives by reducing tobacco use, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 27, 2011, Vol. 60:20, pp. 645-651). The Global Adult Tobacco Survey was conducted once in

LANAP protocol gets international recognition

Raymond Yukna, DMD, MS, presented clinical data to at the recent International Osteology Symposium in Cannes, France, that supports the efficacy of the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) protocol in treating moderate to severe periodontitis. The presentation also marked the first time that a university source has compiled a case series review of LANAP protocol results for the treatment of peri-implantitis, according to Millennium Dental Technologies, the company that developed