Komet USA has introduced a new stainless steel milling base designed to be used in different types of laboratory implant adjustments. Komet’s new milling base. Image courtesy of Komet USA. According to the company, the base is suitable for the following: Cylindrical and slightly conical implants, replicas, and tapered retention posts Replicas of systems with diameters ranging from 1 mm to 6.5 mm Metal retention pins for work on tapered
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that pediatricians provided with the proper communication, educational, and information technology tools and training could significantly reduce the rates of children developing early childhood caries, according to a study in Medical Care (September 23, 2009). Lead author Nancy Kressin, Ph.D., an associate professor of general internal medicine at BUSM, and colleagues implemented a multifaceted practice-based intervention in a pediatric outpatient
A Pennsylvania oral surgeon who was acquitted earlier this year of molesting 17 female patients under anesthesia has been sued by four of those women, according to an Associated Press story. Two women filed lawsuits in August and two more filed them on Monday, according to the story. Robert Boyda Jr., D.D.S., was charged in January 2008 with several counts of assault, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, deviant sexual intercourse,
A Health Research Board-funded initiative, based at University College Cork, has produced a comprehensive evidence-based guideline to reduce dental caries in children in Ireland. Key recommendations include an increased emphasis on early identification of children who are at high risk of developing decay, and strategies to prevent decay for high-risk individuals and the population at large, according to the university. Dental caries is the single most common chronic disease in
ClearCorrect recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, commonly known as clear braces or invisible braces, the company announced. “We knew earlier this year that we needed to expand due to the increasing number of orthodontists and general dentists making the switch to ClearCorrect,” said ClearCorrect CEO Willis Pumphrey, D.D.S., in a press release “We doubled our
Promethazine (Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan) can cause gangrene and should only be used in a deep intramuscular injection, according to a warning from the U.S. FDA. Promethazine is used in dentistry for control of postextraction edema, pain, trismus, and preoperative sedation. Perivascular extravasation, unintentional intra-arterial injection, and intraneuronal or perineuronal infiltration of the drug may result in irritation and tissue damage, including gangrene, according to the FDA. The agency is telling
Biolase Technology has finalized three regional distribution agreements in China. This announcement follows an August 12 notification that the company had received regulatory approval to market its Waterlase MD products in China. “Three regional agreements were signed in China with partners who have gained our strong confidence,” said CEO David Mulder in a press release. The first agreement was with Shanghai Haopu Medical Instruments for the eastern Chinese provinces and
The first lawsuit against Merck regarding the relationship between the drug Fosamax and the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may have ended in a mistrial, but with hundreds of similar lawsuits still pending, the question remains: Does the use of Fosamax or other bone-enhancing drugs lead to ONJ? The answer has important ramifications for dental care in certain patient populations. The problem lies with the main ingredient in
Cancer rates among U.S. Hispanics vary according to their families’ country of origin, according to two new studies, pointing to the need for increased education to prevent a potential spike in the incidence of cancer, including oral cancer, in some Hispanic populations. Holly Howe, Ph.D., led an ambitious national study that used a new method to estimate cancer rates from 1995 to 2004 among Hispanics who have been in the
Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage? The answer to both questions may be yes if you are male and black, an Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Research reports (2009, Vol. 88, pp. 709-714). The researchers, led by Michael Kowolik, B.D.S.,
The results of a new clinical study demonstrate that the plaque and gingivitis germ-killing action of Listerine Antiseptic significantly reduces the amount of germs that travel from the mouth to the bloodstream in people with mild to moderate gingivitis, according to a company press release. The randomized, controlled, crossover study conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found that participants using Listerine Antiseptic as directed experienced
ProDrive Systems has introduced new turbines designed for KaVo Dental 630, 640, and 647/649 SuperTorque handpieces. The turbines ProDrive already offers for KaVo models are the company’s top sellers. Unlike traditional friction grip design, ProDrive’s engaged turbine and triangular bur system lock together, providing improved cut performance, superior control, greater precision, and longer durability, according to the company. ProDrive turbines ship with a comprehensive one-year warranty, including bearings. Copyright ©