Extra pounds may equal heftier gum disease treatment costs

Patients with an average weight paid significantly less for periodontal treatments than those who were obese regardless of disease severity, according to a study published on May 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additional gum disease treatment costs that could be attributed to obesity were higher than those attributable to diabetes or smoking. Therefore, body mass index (BMI) can be a critical sign of expected gum disease

Sonendo to present at global healthcare conference

Sonendo, the developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, will participate in the Goldman Sachs 44th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The company’s management is scheduled to present on June 12 at 8:40 a.m. Pacific time. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website.

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Dental implant treatments have proven to be reliable and life-changing teeth replacement options for those who suffer from tooth loss. These procedures can have a huge and positive impact on a person’s quality of life. This includes everyday activities like eating and talking, to their level of confidence and self-esteem. The all on 4 dental implants mexico have become one of the most popular procedures for people who are looking

SSRO surgery improves long jaw patients’ quality of life

Sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) surgery improves the quality of life of “long jaw” patients better than intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) surgery, according to study findings published recently in Clinical Oral Investigations. The results could improve care for patients with mandibular prognathism, wrote a team led by Dr. Mike Leung. HKU Dentistry oral and maxillofacial surgery researchers Dr. Mike Leung (left) and Natalie Wong, doctoral candidate. “[Our] study confirms

Combined factors lead to fetal development of cleft lip

Genetic and environmental factors play a joint role in the formation of cleft lip or palate in developing fetuses, suggest findings published on May 24 in Nature Communications. Dr. Roberto Mayor of University College London and a team of researchers have revealed that the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, may lead to neural crest cells not developing properly, in

Balanced Pharma’s acid-free anesthetic cartridge gets patent

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Balanced Pharma a second patent for its cartridge technology that allows for the delivery of acid-free local anesthetics for dentistry. BPI-001, its new drug candidate, is a local anesthetic intended specifically for the dental market and will be supplied in a standard dental cartridge. Its formula consists of buffered lidocaine and epinephrine, and it is free from the acid that is typically

Light therapy may better pain, healing after extractions

Photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy may improve postoperative pain and wound healing after tooth extractions, according to a scoping review published on May 18 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Though the amount of time spent delivering the therapy varied by type of device and wavelength, PBM was linked to no adverse events. However, more studies need to be conducted before PBM can be integrated into clinical practice, the

Revealing the monster of periodontal disease

We all love action movies with monsters and superheroes who destroy them. The story and intrigue build suspensefully as to what the monster looks like, when, finally, the frightening identity of the villain is revealed to viewers. Imagine the scariest creature you have ever seen, then picture it living in your body. From watching television, we are familiar with the image of the coronavirus. Every time we got an update

Altered anti-nausea drugs could lead to long-lasting pain relief

An altered version of an anti-nausea drug reaches inside cells to disrupt signaling and provide sustained pain relief, according to findings published on May 22 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry reported that altering netupitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting, leads to long-lasting pain relief. The research team focused on two anti-nausea

$2.7M grant will explore why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation

Researchers from the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation, according to a news article published on the university’s website. A group that includes microbiologists, immunologists, and periodontists will explore three types of gum inflammation, or gingivitis. Periodontitis, if it is not treated, degrades gum

FDA OKs SprintRay’s ceramic-infused denture material

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 501(k) clearance for the first ceramic-infused resins for 3D-printed dentures and baseplates made by SprintRay. Designed to be used with high-impact dentures, the resins can be used to repair full and partial removable dentures and baseplates. SprintRay’s high-impact denture teeth and resins are made with NanoFusion, a new ceramic composition that forms dense polymer chains and is designed to provide dental

See Philips’ new booth experience at CDA

Philips debuted its new booth experience at the California Dental Association’s (CDA) CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim. Dubbed the Philips Sonicare experience, the booth uses interactive elements to tout its hallmark Philips Sonicare toothbrush and water flossers and the Zoom! teeth whitening line. Attendees at CDA Presents, which took place May 18-20, were the first to experience the company’s new game-style interactive experiences, including word scrambles and mini-games. Philips staff