A new self-adjusting file (SAF) by ReDent Nova worked well in a study published in the April 2010 Journal of Endodontics (Vol. 36:4, pp. 697-702). The SAF is able to adjust itself to the formation of the root canal, according to ReDent Nova. In the study, a ReDent Nova researcher and colleagues from the Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, the University of Zurich, and the University of Goettingen performed root
Caries seems to run in families, and some ethnic groups appear to suffer more from it than others. The same goes for periodontal disease. So along with questions about your patients’ drug use and brushing habits, should you ask how many teeth their parents have? Not according to official guidelines for assessing patients’ caries and periodontal disease risk factors. But the latest research, including a pair of studies published this
Kettenbach will partner with Aesthetic Masters to showcase the company’s impression materials during a three-weekend continuing education (CE) program in Las Vegas starting in September. Aesthetic Masters will conduct its aesthetic comprehensive reconstruction program, Synergy: A Clinical Course in Smile Design and Reconstructive Care, at the University of Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, according to Kettenbach. Participants will learn from leaders in the area of dental education who will
MicroDental Laboratories has partnered with the Makkar Athletics Group to be the sole manufacturer of the Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM). Invented by Anil Makkar, the PPM is a sports appliance that aligns the athlete’s jaw for increased balance, range of motion, flexibility, and sustained power, according to MicroDental. The device is custom-designed and manufactured to individual athletes and can be fitted by any PPM-certified dentist. Athletes who have used the
Multiple exposures to dental x-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study conducted in Kuwait by researchers from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (Acta Oncologica, May 2010, Vol. 49:4, pp. 447-453). The thyroid gland is highly susceptible to radiation carcinogenesis, the researchers noted. But dental x-rays are often overlooked as a radiation hazard for this gland. In fact, an increased risk of thyroid cancer has been
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) recently awarded grants totaling $109,050 to eight nonprofit community, university, and hospital-based dental programs in the U.S. The award recipients are: Catholic Healthcare West, Chandler, AZ, $15,000 Community Oral Health Services, Salinas, CA, $15,000 Sonrisas Community Dental Center, Half Moon Bay, CA, $9,050 The Children’s Dental Center, Inglewood, CA, $15,000 The Gary Center, La Habra, CA, $10,000 Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, $15,000
Mercury sold in the U.S. for amalgam restorations declined by almost half from 2004 to 2007, according to a report by the Interstate Mercury Education and Reduction Clearinghouse. In 2001, the country bought 61,537 lb of mercury in amalgam. In 2004, the total amount declined to 60,781 lb, then dropped sharply to 32,959 lb in 2007, according to the report. “Increased consumer awareness of mercury use in fillings may drive
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.1 million, four-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop and implement a sampling approach that will improve knowledge about tobacco use by young adults and associated use risk factors. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, who have the highest smoking rate of any age group, are difficult
How clinicians respond to the wishes of young patients who are required to wear removable appliances can have a crucial impact on compliance, according to a new study (Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, March 2010, Vol. 71:2, pp.108-116). Researchers at Eberhard Karls University surveyed 140 patients with a mean age of 11.97 years who were undergoing orthodontic treatment with removable appliances. The patients expressed their wishes about wear times and wear-time
Scimedent Health, formerly known as Trend Exploration, said it has bought the rights to an emergency dental kit product that contains various dental treatments for emergency situations. According to the existing Emergency Dental Kit Web site, two kits are now available. The minikit, which sells for $20, includes temporary cement, temporary filling, toothache drops, dental wax, denture repair material, cotton, gauze, dental floss, gloves, tweezers, and the Illustrated Instruction Manual.
Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives. The dentifrice, PerioBiotic, contains Lactobacillus paracasei, which “has clinically demonstrated its ability to kill off harmful strains of oral bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans,” the company said. It is available in fennel and spearmint flavors. Copyright © 2010 HuangshanDental.com
Do panoramic radiographs provide a true assessment of the mesiodistal root relationship of adjacent teeth during orthodontic treatment? Noting that correct tooth position in three planes is a key objective of orthodontic treatment, four private practice dentists from Switzerland compared panoramic images with cone-beam CT images of 235 interdental sites in 22 patients to find out (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, March 2010, Vol. 137:3, pp. 389-392). They
