The practice of extracting primary canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a study published Wednesday in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (April 15, 2009, Issue 2). In a systematic review, the researchers were unable to identify a single high-quality study to support the practice. “The recommendation of extracting the baby canine is in fact based
A recent University of Nebraska study has found that Butler Paste-Free Prophy is less abrasive on composite resin and enamel, and provides a higher-gloss finish than the paste products tested, according to Sunstar Americas, the makers of the paste. The study also found that: Butler Paste-Free Prophy is safer for polishing cosmetic restorations than traditional prophy paste. Butler Paste-Free Prophy maintains the original finish and gloss on porcelain (does not
Patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (April 2009, Vol. 135:4, pp. 426.e1-426.e9). The researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry also found that a biochemical technique measuring adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence could be a useful chairside tool for rapidly quantifying oral
Bacteria from a mother’s mouth can be transmitted through the blood and amniotic fluid in the womb to her unborn child, resulting in premature delivery, a low birth-weight baby, premature onset of contractions, or infection of the newborn child, according to research presented at the recent Society for General Microbiology meeting in Harrogate, U.K. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London tested the gastric aspirates (stomach contents containing swallowed amniotic
Researchers from Temple University say they have found that a simple color-changing oral strip can help detect gum disease in a patient more quickly and easily than traditional screening methods. Lead researcher Ahmed Khocht, D.D.S., an associate professor of periodontology at Temple’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, and his team looked at the strip’s effectiveness in detecting periodontal disease among 73 patients divided into three groups: healthy, those with
The Picasso diode laser. Image courtesy of PRNewsFoto/AMD Lasers. Having gained FDA clearance for soft-tissue applications last month, AMD Lasers has now launched the Picasso diode laser to the U.S. dental industry. The Picasso is designed for a wide range of endodontic, periodontic, and dental surgery procedures, according to the company. It is also being used to help sterilize canals in endodontics, treat periodontal disease, and aid in tooth whitening.
Obese patients are at increased risk for periodontal disease compared to patients of normal weight, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Miami. A team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico evaluated the association between different measures of obesity and risk of periodontal disease. .pullQuoteCredit { align:right; text-align:right; font-family:arial, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height:
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a 2007 decision by a Philadelphia trial court that awarded Mark Helpin, D.M.D. — former chair of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Department of Pediatric Dentistry and now chairman of the department of pediatric dentistry at Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry — $4 million for breach of contract, according to news reports. In an opinion delivered by
A Charleston, WV, dentist is being sued by a patient who claims he did not properly address lesions in her mouth that later turned into cancer, according to a news story in the West Virginia Record. The patient, Janet Williams, claims she went to Mark Simpson, D.D.S., in April 2004 because of a chronic lesion in her mouth, according to the story. After a biopsy determined that the lesion was
Astra Tech, a provider of dental implant products, has expanded its online Atlantis WebOrder system with the Atlantis 3D Viewer. The Atlantis 3D Viewer allows for 360° review of Atlantis abutment designs before final production of the abutment, giving Astra Tech customers 24/7 access to view their Atlantis case images, according to the company. “We are committed to providing our customers with solutions and services that bring them increased simplicity
The Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) is lobbying to keep dentists from taking their services into schools, according to newspaper reports and the head of a mobile dentistry group. .pullQuoteCredit { align:right; text-align:right; font-family:arial, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height: 16px; font-style: normal; padding-top:2px; } “One of the most important things we do is teach these children hygiene.” — Gregory Folse, D.D.S. “It’s a horrible thing,” said Gregory Folse, D.D.S., of Lafayette, LA, whose
ClearCorrect, a manufacturer of transparent orthodontic aligners, on Friday dropped its lawsuit against Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology. According to a ClearCorrect statement, it filed a notice of voluntary dismissal after Align stated to the court that it has no intention of suing ClearCorrect for patent infringement. But Align denied making any such promise. ClearCorrect filed suit on February 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas,
