The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children under the age of 3 or older children who are at a moderate or lower risk of tooth decay, according to a press release dated October 31 from the FDA. The FDA sent letters to companies notifying them of its plans to take enforcement action against those marketing supplements, which
Applying sealants to primary molars may reduce and delay pit and fissure caries (PFC) but not smooth surface caries (SSC), according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Over a five-year period, the use of sealants was linked to fewer cases of PFC, both in clinic and operating (OR) room settings, the authors wrote. “Our findings affirmed the role of sealants in PFC prevention
In a video recorded during the Dentsply Sirona World meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Chris Campbell shares a clinical tip that has helped him greatly in his dental practice in Columbia, SC. “I think a lot of times we get really focused in dentistry, and we want to pick up the handpiece. When we want to start prepping, we want to start fixing, and I’ve noticed a lot of times,
Based in Northern New Jersey, Dr. Jason Auerbach is known as “the bloody tooth guy” (@bloodytoothguy) on Instagram and believes strongly in the power of patient education in his dental practice. He also believes that, even with that education, emergencies will pop up around Halloween because of the sweets being eaten by patients. And it’s not just sweets. It’s also the abundance of sticky caramel and hard candies that can
About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits in which opioids were used were linked to overdose or persistent use, with the highest chance of this occurring in preschoolers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Also, a notable number of pediatric patients prescribed high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines experienced outcomes like hospitalization after dental treatment, the authors wrote. “These results highlight the need for
Voco MTA vpt mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)-based pulp therapy cement.VOCO GmbH. Voco has launched MTA vpt, a biocompatible, radiopaque mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)-based cement for vital pulp therapy. Its multistage reaction allows immediate restoration with a composite or glass ionomer. With increased compressive strength and low solubility, it is designed to provide a more durable, bacteria-resistant seal, according to Voco. The cement, when first mixed, is light blue, cures permanently
Women receiving root canal treatment may experience increased dental anxiety during certain phases of their menstrual cycle, likely linked to lower estrogen levels, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports. By considering menstrual cycle phases, clinicians can better anticipate anxiety and provide more personalized care that may improve treatment outcomes, the authors wrote. “Our findings indicate that women are especially vulnerable to heightened dental anxiety during both the
Dr. Daniel Vasquez. In today’s digital dentistry, delivering restorations that are both high quality and efficient is no longer a wish, it’s an expectation. By combining the CEREC CAD/CAM ecosystem with Katana Zirconia One for Implant, clinicians can achieve aesthetic, durable, implant-supported crowns in a single appointment. This case demonstrates a streamlined workflow using CEREC Primescan, CEREC software, and Primemill together with Katana Zirconia One for Implant. The result is
During the recent Dentsply Sirona World meeting in Las Vegas, I had the privilege to speak with Jill Uhryniak, group vice president, orthodontics and aligner solutions for Dentsply Sirona. In our wide-ranging conversation, Uhryniak touched on topics ranging from AI to trends with adults and orthodontia. Kevin Henry: Let’s start with AI and how it’s changing treatment planning, patient monitoring, and orthodontics overall. What’s your perspective? Jill Uhryniak: Patient treatment
Two-step techniques may improve the trueness of complete arch trial restorations compared to those that only use a one-step method, and more supporting teeth may reduce deviations. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health. Furthermore, two-step mock-up techniques with different stop placements may enhance the accuracy of complete arch trial restorations, the authors wrote. “This study demonstrates that two-step mock-up methods significantly enhance the trueness of complete-arch trial
Dr. Tom Giacobbi often details what you need to know about certain segments of your dental practice in his Just a Minute, Doc series. This time, however, he’s focused on one product that he believes dentists should know about. Watch below as he discusses the benefits of the Katana Zirconia One for Implant block from Kuraray Noritake. Video transcript “Hey, doc, have you got a minute to learn about the
Figure 1: Quick! What’s going on with the distal of #6? It isn’t calculus.Images and captions courtesy of Dr. Ankur Gupta. In March of 2011, I was doing a simple class II filling on a particularly difficult patient. She had a perfectly pleasant attitude and demeanor, but the muscles of her tongue, lip, and cheek were really difficult. She would often unexpectedly flex her lip or stick out her tongue.
