McGill to study use of aligners in osteogenesis imperfecta

The faculty of dental medicine and oral health sciences at McGill University will lead a research initiative investigating the efficacy of clear orthodontic aligners in assisting individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). OI, also known as brittle bone disease, not only weakens bones, but it also impacts teeth and jaws in some cases. Abnormal growth can significantly impair chewing and mouth appearance, according to McGill University news. The study will

Odne raises $5.5M to launch endodontic products in U.S.

Swiss dental startup Odne has raised $5.5 million in series A1 financing to soon launch its root preservation therapy devices in the U.S. Its three devices aim to enable minimal invasive root canal cleaning and light-cured obturation, including a hydrodynamic cavitation device that uses saline as the main debridement substance. The devices will be introduced at the American Association of Endodontists 2024 meeting at the Los Angeles Convention Center West

Complaint leads dentist to relinquish his license

A dentist in Florida voluntarily surrendered his dental license for administering general anesthesia to a patient with special needs and a history of seizures without having a proper permit, according to an order from the Florida Board of Dentistry. Dr. Lawrence Duffy of the Center of General Anesthesia in Orlando, FL, agreed to surrender his license, stop practicing, and never seek a dental license in the state again, according to

This AI tool may redefine braces design

A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool soon may allow orthodontists to give patients better-fitting braces and clear aligners, minimizing errors and requiring fewer adjustments during treatment, according to new research. It was developed by researchers from the University of Copenhagen in conjunction with intraoral scanner manufacturer 3Shape, according to a university news release that was published on March 13. “Our simulation is able to let an orthodontist know where braces should

Strips with this ingredient may mean whiter, brighter teeth

Nonperoxide whitening strips may whiten teeth as well as peroxide-containing formulations, but the nonperoxide strips left teeth more lustrous. The research was presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition. Additionally, patients who use the nonperoxide-containing strips may be significantly less likely to experience tooth sensitivity and pain compared to those who used the ones with peroxide, according to a research poster

Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism

A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail. Developed by the Switzerland-based company Aesyra in collaboration with University of Siena in Italy, the bracelet reduced nighttime bruxism episodes by approximately 80% during testing, according to the story published on March 11. To evaluate the effectiveness of the mouthguard

Student wins for whale-shaped toothbrush guide for kids

A whale-shaped gadget known as “Swishy,” which was invented by a University of Notre Dame student and aims to help young kids brush their teeth better and longer, won third place in the annual student design competition for the International Housewares Association. Julia Cutajar, a senior, won $1,500, and her product is being featured at the Inspired Home Show, which runs through March 19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Swishy

The celebrity with the most desired smile

This year may belong to singer and songwriter Miley Cyrus. She won her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers,” and her smile was the most coveted by the public. In both cases, she beat out superstar Taylor Swift. Miley Cyrus. Image courtesy of Raphael Pour-Hashemi/Wikipedia. Miley Cyrus was ranked No. 1 because her teeth generated approximately 69,000 searches monthly, nudging out Tay Tay, whose smile generated

Some fad diets lead to more than fat loss

Certain popular diets may lead to more than the loss of a few pounds — they may lead to tooth erosion, increase a person’s risk of oral cancer and more, according to research presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition. Since these diets can have a significant detrimental effect on teeth, clinicians should discuss them with patients, according to a research

Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease

Drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol may combat the inflammatory response linked to gum disease by altering the conduct of immune cells, known as macrophages, according to a press release from the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Statins may have the potential to improve gum disease and mitigate the risk of heart disease, according to research presented on March 25 at Discover BMB, the society’s annual meeting in San

Green glasses go on, dental anxiety and heart rate drop

Wearing glasses with green lenses for 10 minutes prior to third-molar surgery may reduce the dental anxiety and heart rate of patients, according to a study published on March 21 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Continuing to wear the glasses during the procedure may reduce intraoperative pain, the authors wrote. “By means of using glasses with green lenses throughout the procedure, existing anxiety and pain can be

Cellerant CEO series: The entrepreneur’s mindset with Candid’s Nick Greenfield

As we continue to partner with Cellerant Consulting on a series of interviews with CEOs who oversee businesses that impact the dental industry, I recently sat down with Nick Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Candid. During our discussion, we talked about the importance of orthodontics in one’s overall oral health and the transition of Candid from a direct-to-consumer to a direct-to-dentist model. We also discussed the significance of being decisive