OrthoFX has launched its Rescue aligners, which are designed to fix off-track treatments faster and with fewer disruptions. Paired with FXOnTrack, an artificial intelligence monitoring tool, these aligners can be approved and shipped within a week.
For this week’s clinical tip, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS returns to discuss how often clear aligners should be changed out in order to help the patient achieve his or her orthodontic goals. Learn more about CDOCS, and learn more about CDOCS’ hands-on workshops. Video transcript “Hi. This is Shalin from CDOCS. Today’s tip of the day is the frequency and changing of aligners. “Our general recommendation is to give the
Reveal Dental Partners has acquired Britely Dentures and Implants, a multistate provider of full-arch dental implants and dentures. Britely, formerly part of Vista Verde Dental Partners (VVDP), has seven locations across Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. As part of the deal, VVDP CEO Dustin Netral will join Reveal as its chief strategy officer.
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage. This study was recently published in AJPM Focus. Teeth with sealants retained until age 17 may continue to offer long-term value, while those that develop caries may lead to more costly treatments in the future, the authors wrote. “Results from the simulation provide motivation to
Prefabricated or customized fiber posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Furthermore, in direct restorations, the use of posts may be optional, and its should be guided by the specific conditions particular to each case, the authors wrote. “Overall, restorations with posts showed significantly lower failure rates compared to those
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), along with 250 health organizations, has signed a letter supporting the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation. This comes in response to U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans to direct federal agencies to stop recommending fluoridated water. The AAPD and others are concerned this reversal could harm the oral and overall health of both children and adults. Similar to
Digital dental lab Dandy has launched its 3-Appointment Smile Makeover, an end-to-end digital workflow for aesthetic cases. This system is designed to combine scanning, ordering, and lab communication in one platform. Dentists can also give their patients a preview of their new smile with lab-designed provisionals. A temp-reference scan captures the approved look, which Dandy uses to guide the final restoration, aiming to ensure it fits, functions, and looks as
Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment. The study was published in April in Clinical Oral Investigations. This study shines a light on the importance of a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to treating burning mouth syndrome that includes assessments for obsessive-compulsive symptoms and obsessive-compulsive personality traits, the authors wrote. “Early recognition of OCD (obsessive
Combining antidepressants with treatments like oral appliances may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. However, further research is needed to better understand how these combined therapies can help these patients, the authors wrote. “Antidepressants, particularly when combined with non-pharmacological treatments, may enhance pain relief and functional outcomes for chronic TMD
Dr. Steven Hernandez, a member of the CDOCS faculty, is here to help you improve your case presentation skills using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Learn more about Dr. Hernandez and the multiple specialized offerings from CDOCS. Video transcript “This is Dr. Steven Hernandez with CDOCS.com, and today, I’d like to show you the power of the software and how you can increase case presentations, especially regarding implants. “So this patient walks in, and
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss. This study was published recently in BMC Oral Health. Furthermore, these issues remain a major concern in both high- and low-resource countries, the authors wrote. “The prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of oral disorders among AYA (adolescents and young adults) have risen over
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA), according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health. Additionally, PRP treatment may improve mouth opening and joint sounds in these patients, the authors wrote. “Intra-articular PRP injection after joint puncture demonstrates a promising therapeutic effect for TMJOA,” wrote the authors, led by Feng Xu of the Jiujiang University Affiliated
