Product review: Lang Dental’s Novus soft reline material

As a profession, many of us have adopted the practice of using soft reline materials for our edentulous patients. Options in the past have included either chairside procedures or laboratory-processed materials. table.side {margin: 2px 5px 2px 5px;} table.side p {font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;} table.side b {font-size: 14px; line-height: 12px; font-weight: bold;} About Catapult Catapult reviews are conducted by our team of more than 50 clinicians in the U.S. and Canada.

Product review: Voco America’s Futurabond DC

Self-etching has become a well-accepted technique among more than half the dentists in North America. Three years ago, the majority of Catapult evaluators were total etchers; today more than half of them use self-etchants in their practice (not necessarily exclusively). table.side {margin: 2px 5px 2px 5px;} table.side p {font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;} table.side b {font-size: 14px; line-height: 12px; font-weight: bold;} About Catapult Catapult reviews are conducted by our team of

SWIFT MRI shows promise for endodontics

A new study in the Journal of Endodontics (JOE) further validates the viability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for imaging hard and soft tissue in the oral cavity (June 2011, Vol. 37:6, pp. 745-752). Researchers from the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research at the University of Minnesota presented findings from early experiments using MRI to image teeth and surrounding soft tissue at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in

Free Calif. dental clinic draws thousands

OAKLAND – The true extent of the unmet need for dental and medical care in the U.S. was on display this past weekend as thousands of people — including some who waited hours overnight in damp, 40° weather — came to a Northern California health clinic to get free dental, medical and eye care. By the time the four-day clinic opened at 6 a.m. on April 9 at the Oakland

HELPTAG | Course Authoring | Caries Status and Risk Assessment

RISK MEASUREMENTS Plaque index: DMFT score: # of active carious lesions: # of BOP (Bleeding on Probing) sites: RISK FACTORS Dietary risks: Alcohol Consumption: Tobacco use: Alcohol/drug dependency issues: Recreational drug use: Clenching/bruxism/attrition?: Problems with existing restorations: PROTECTIVE FACTORS Frequency of dental care: Frequency of flossing: Frequency of brushing: Fluoridation in water:

HELPTAG | Course Authoring | Medical History

GENERAL DENTAL HISTORY Date of last Dental Exam: Current Problem/Reason for visit: Gums Bleeding when Brushing or flossing: Cold Sensitivity: Heat Sensitivity: Sweet Sensitivity: Biting Sensitivity: History of orthodontic treatment: yes/no History of periodontal treatment: yes/no History of tooth loss: yes/no Problems/Issues with previous treatments: Headaches: Earaches: Neck pain: Current Health: Any change in health condition in the last year: Currently under Physician Care: Yes/No (if yes, describe) Current Medications

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Multiple choice Question Standard Multiple choice with one correct answer. Key Item Sequence This test allows you to ask a question with multiple correct answers, and also let the student prioritize the answers. Treatment Chart This test takes a standard surface map of the human mouth and allows you to apply standard treatments to it. The person taking your course can choose from treatments you list for them and apply

DrBicuspid.com announces OralDNA Labs’ exclusive sponsorship of the newly created Oral Cancer & Diagnostics online community

TUCSON, AZ–(PRWEB)–HuangshanDental.com, the fastest-growing online dental news site, announced today the exclusive sponsorship of its new Oral Cancer & Diagnostics online community by OralDNA Labs, a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Inc., and the leaders in advancing patient wellness through salivary diagnostics. Updated daily, the Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Community will focus on the latest news, research, and products designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer. Visitors can

DrBicuspid.com announces 3M ESPE’s exclusive sponsorship of its Hygiene Community

TUCSON, AZ–(PRWEB)–HuangshanDental.com, the fastest growing online dental news site, announced today the exclusive sponsorship of its online Hygiene Community by 3M ESPE. Updated daily, the Hygiene Community will be a primary news and information resource for dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists interested in the latest clinical research, technology, and trends in the delivery of oral hygiene care. The Hygiene Community will focus on news and research in preventive products and