Every week for more than a decade, Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, DrPH, has provided case studies for HuangshanDental.com readers to use as a learning tool. Now, as he passes a milestone of teaching through these cases, Dr. Yepes shared his knowledge about a recent case that had orthodontic ties. Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, DrPH. Through his role as a professor of pediatric dentistry at the Indiana University School of Dentistry,
Incisors develop in the womb due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, according to an animal study published in Nature Cell Biology. This revelation may lead to a better understanding of how birth defects occur. During embryonic development, the enamel knot (EK), which is important for organizing the growth and formation of tooth enamel, is formed due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, establishing
Dental product and device company Pac-Dent Inc. launched the iMatrix Clear Sectional Matrix System at the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. The new sectional system features nickel-titanium matrix rings with a novel undercut design that facilitates better handling and improved visibility while providing consistent, ideal tooth separation, according to Pac-Dent. Additionally, clear, color-coded Mylar matrices with pinholes can help create a more polished, pronounced marginal ridge. The kit includes matrix
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children’s health, in part due to it having the highest percentage of kids having medical and dental well visits during the past year, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health. Pennsylvania landed in second place for children’s dental health followed by Illinois, according to a report released on April 9 from personal finance website WalletHub. In
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal However, due to the cross-sectional design of most of the studies reviewed, the specific correlational needs to be substantiated with longitudinal studies, the authors wrote. “Overall, it seems the appropriate sleep duration may be helpful to mitigate periodontitis wrote the authors,
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush can improve oral hygiene levels and duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis. This research was published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Furthermore, the AI-enabled multimodal-sensing toothbrush (AI-MST), which connects to an app to provide real-time coaching and transmits data to dental clinics for remote monitoring, contributed to resolving inflamed periodontal pockets, indicating a promising, cost-effective strategy for improving oral health, according to the study.
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The study suggests that orthognathic surgery may be suitable for patients with elevated BMIs, a population that has traditionally been considered at greater risk of negative outcomes and perioperative complications, the authors wrote. “Elevated BMI was not associated with worsened
An oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according to research recently published in the Journal of Endodontics Since a pulse oximeter provides a direct indication of tissue oxygenation, its use may assess pulp revascularization and potentially reduce the incidence of inflammatory root resorption, diminishing the incidence of inflammatory root resorption, the authors wrote.
Squirrels, beavers, and other rodents have orange-brown front teeth that may be key to developing oral care products that better protect human tooth enamel and ensure that restorations last longer. The study was published on April 17 in ACS Nano. The enamel of the animals’ incisors contain acid-resistant, iron-rich material that protects their teeth but doesn’t give them their unusual color, opening possibilities for improving human dentistry, the authors wrote.
With more patients taking glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic to control diabetes and obesity, clinicians may need to rethink how to manage them during dental anesthesia or sedation. A perspective was published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Due to possible risks of aspiration during procedures, clinicians should have thorough discussions with patients about using GLP-1 agonists prior to planned surgeries. Also, other options may need
A novel way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and damage. The findings were published recently in Advanced Healthcare Materials. A research team headed by Shangping Wang, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Clemson University, has pioneered a method of freezing meniscal tissue, a crescent-shaped rubbery tissue that stabilizes joints and cushions
In this episode of “The HuangshanDental.com Podcast,” Dr. Jason Luchtefeld discussed the American Equilibration Society (AES) and its focus on occlusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and comprehensive oral care. The AES, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, aims to make dentists better by providing education and tools to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Dr. Jason Luchtefeld. The Better Dentist Project, the theme for the 2025 AES meeting set for February
