If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it applies to part two. Comfort for the patient during dental procedures is the goal of dental analgesia/sedation. The popularity of IV conscious sedation in dentistry has risen as has a rise in deaths associated with the administration of conscious sedation.¹ It is imperative that practitioners
Registration is still open for the American Association of Endodontists 2024 (AAE24) meeting, which will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall April 17-20. Though AAE24 is an in-person meeting, some sessions will be posted on Endo on Demand on July 1, 2024. A subscription is required to access the recordings. Visit the AAE site to register for the meeting.
Viral social media jaw-defining trends such as “mewing” and “looksmaxxing” are raising concerns among dental experts due to their lack of scientific evidence and the risk of possible teeth and jaw complications, according to organized dentistry. While mewing, pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth to redefine the jawline, may seem promising, only changing tongue placement isn’t enough to correct crooked teeth or define the jawline, according to
A 16-year-old girl developed Nicolau syndrome, a rare complication following an intramuscular injection, during a root canal, causing necrosis and leaving her with lasting scars on most of her face. The case report was published on February 20 in the Journal of Endodontics. This latest report is the seventh reported case of an adverse reaction to an intramuscular injection of calcium hydroxide. In 2000, the first clinical case report of
In 2022, Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk “Kirko Chainz” Cousins vowed to get grills to keep up with teammate Justin Jefferson, and he has finally made good on his promise. Cousins debuted his gold teeth jewelry on February 27 in a post on his Instagram. Cousins was all smiles in the post, which included the following: “If you haven’t yet found a Grillz-guy, check out Dr. Lebster,” Cousins wrote. “5/5 stars!
FirstClass Aligners has launched its new clear aligner service, aiming to boost standards in quality, convenience, and affordability. The goal of FirstClass Aligners is to improve the accessibility of orthodontic care. Additionally, their website serves as a comprehensive resource for orthodontic information for clients and providers.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgments in favor of Invisalign maker Align Technology in two antitrust class action lawsuits. In 2020, William Simon of City Smiles in Chicago and in 2021, Misty Snow filed lawsuits against the clear aligner maker, challenging its decision to end scan acceptance in the U.S. from a third-party scanner that Align claimed was infringing on its intellectual property.
In the world of dentistry, innovations that improve patient comfort and treatment efficiency are always welcome. One such innovation is poised to make waves in the industry in the near future. Dr. Scott Keadle, the founder and CEO of Balanced Pharma, recently shared insights about a groundbreaking dental anesthetics innovation in an interview on “The HuangshanDental.com Podcast,” recorded live at the Chicago Dental Society 2024 Midwinter Meeting. You can
3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D has added two dental partners in North America and has launched three new resins. CAD-Ray and Harris Discount Dental Supply have joined Nexa3D’s reseller network, aiming to expand accessibility to the digital dentistry market. The three new resins include Rodin Denture Base 2.0, Rodin Surgical Guide 2.0, and Rodin Splint 2.0. They aim to offer improved performance, durability, and aesthetics for denture fabrication, surgical guides, and splints,
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics. When adjusted for various factors, SDF was equally effective as dental sealants and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in preventing caries in pediatric patients. Also, sealants and SDF reduced the risk of tooth decay at
GentleWave root canal disinfection system developer Sonendo has sold software assets comprising TDO Software to Montreal-based Valsoft for $16 million and has amended a loan with a creditor. The moves were made to preserve cash while prioritizing new growth opportunities for GentleWave, according to the company. Based on the terms of the deal, $15 million was paid upon closing of the sale of Sonendo’s stake in TDO Software, which develops
A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate may slow dental erosion, lesion progression, and stimulate an intact layer, according to new research that will be presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session and Exhibition. Compared to rinsing with water, a rinse made with the alkaloid — theobromine — significantly prevented the demineralization of enamel from human samples, according to a research poster
