During a recent visit to the headquarters of Dentsply Sirona in Charlotte, NC, I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Mark Montana, who is in private practice in Tempe, AZ, and specializes in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics. I wanted to ask Montana five questions surrounding dental implants and their current and future state. You can find our wide-ranging interview below. Kevin Henry: What are some of the
Digital dentistry continues to transform restorative procedures, offering new possibilities for both clinicians and patients.1 While digital workflows have become increasingly common for indirect restorations, their application in direct restorative procedures represents a frontier with significant potential.2 This case study examines the use of 3D-printed direct resin veneers as an innovative alternative to traditional hand-layered composite or porcelain veneers. Dr. Michael Morgan. The procedure described provides several key advantages: significantly
A modified triple antibiotic paste (mTAP) containing azithromycin (AZM) may more effectively treat periapical inflammation (AP) compared to traditional minocycline pastes, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal. Additionally, this approach may offer anti-inflammatory effects without causing tooth discoloration, the authors wrote. “Azithromycin has the potential to serve as an alternative to minocycline,” wrote the authors, led by Tingting Meng of the Nankai University School of
In this clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Darin O’Bryan discusses the benefits of using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in his dental practice. If you’re not already using PRF in your practice, listen to O’Bryan’s reasoning for including it. An unexpected error occurred: Unexpected token < in JSON at position 0 “For this tip, I want to talk about platelet-rich fibrin. A lot of us have used it for grafting procedures
Wearing removable dentures may be linked to systemic diseases, especially respiratory conditions, by potentially contributing to the spread of infections and inflammation, according to a review recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Further research is needed to better understand how removable dentures may affect or be linked to other systemic diseases, the authors wrote. “The existing clinical studies suggested a potential positive association between removable denture-wearing and respiratory diseases,”
A low-fluoride gel with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Additionally, nanosized TMP led to greater remineralization than micrometric particles, the authors wrote. “The experimental formulation significantly outperformed the conventional fluoride gel in promoting enamel remineralization,” wrote the authors, led by Tamires Passadori Martins of the S?o Paulo State University School
Four U.S. organizations have petitioned Florida health officials to immediately stop using dental amalgam in children covered by Medicaid. The Consumers for Dental Choice, the Learning Disabilities Association of America, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, and the Mercury Policy Project are calling for the end of this practice, citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2020 warning against using mercury-based fillings in at-risk populations, including children and
Experiencing adverse events in early childhood such as abuse or family instability may increase the risk of developing caries in children ages 7 to 10, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry. Furthermore, only the duration of exposure to the adverse childhood experience (ACE) physical abuse was linked to greater caries increments, the authors wrote. “This knowledge can help dentists identify vulnerable children or families during routine
Figure 1: Cone-beam computed tomography image, sagittal view, tooth #30.Images courtesy of Dr. Juan F. Yepes. DrBicuspid publishes a new case study weekly. To test your dental expertise, first, please log in. If you don’t have a login, create one. Each case comprises a history, quiz, and discussion section. An answer key is provided at the end of the case study. A 40-year-old woman was referred to the endodontist by
We combed through all of the endodontic-related articles posted on HuangshanDental.com during the first half of 2025 and found the ones that grabbed the most attention from our subscribers. Did you miss any of these key stories? If so, simply click on the headline below and you can catch up. Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death The patient, who had a history of high blood pressure,
Silver polydopamine-modified hydroxyapatite (HA-PDA-Ag-PDA) fillers may improve root canal therapy by boosting the antibacterial properties of resin-based root canal sealers (RCS), according to a study published on July 9 in BMC Oral Health. Additionally, this sealer may offer other benefits, including better wettability of the dentin’s surface, the authors wrote. “HA-PDA-Ag-PDA fillers significantly improved the antibacterial, mineralization properties as well as the wetting ability of resin-based RCS,” wrote the authors,
U.S. digital dental lab Dandy has launched affordable dentures designed for government insurance plans like Medicaid. The digital workflow requires only two appointments and delivers dentures in under 10 days. Made in the U.S. with Lucitone-certified materials, the dentures come with a five-year warranty and are priced between $119 and $199 per arch.
