Supplement focuses on dental-medical integration

Two studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health. The supplement, titled “Advancing Primary Care through Research, Education and Practice: Work of the Health Resources and Services Administration-Supported Academic Units for Primary Care Training and Enhancement,” highlights the activities

Your Complete Guide to Restorative Dentistry 101

Restorative Dentistry: A discussion on the different types of restorative dental treatments, including dental crowns, bridges, and fillings. Do you have missing or broken teeth? Does it include dental caries or cavities? What about receding gums? If you wish to repair or restore damaged teeth, that’s when you avail of restorative dentistry. Its main goal is to improve chewing function and overall oral health on top of restoring the aesthetic

Why Thailand Dental Tourism is Taking the World by Storm

Thailand dental tours are taking the world by storm, especially in places like the United States of America, where medical insurance is a mess and most people don’t have full dental coverage. It’s also applicable and becoming quite popular among Europeans, many of whom enjoy mixing a bit of traveling with receiving cheaper but high quality dental services. Why would anyone want to be part of Thailand dental tourism? Quite

Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing

Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers. A group led by Brendan Harley, PhD, of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used collagen scaffolds to study whether manuka honey can be incorporated to inhibit the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, two bacteria that commonly infect bone wounds of

Ceramic implants 101: A viable and proven implant alternative

The majority of dental implants that are commercially available and placed by dentists are made of titanium and titanium alloys, and their long-term success is undeniable. Dr. Sammy Noumbissi. However, over the years, reports of metal sensitivity and other health concerns resulting from the implantation of metal both in dentistry and medicine have fueled the search for alternative biocompatible materials. Recent scientific research has clearly demonstrated the link between implant

Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging

Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing. Funded by a seven-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers will explore how getting older and gum disease affect cementum, the tissue that attaches the tooth to the gum and absorbs the stress of masticating. Dr. Mariana Reis received the K99/R00 award from the

Value of lost baby teeth rise in latest poll

The average value of a single lost baby tooth in the U.S. jumped by 16% over the past year, according to the 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll conducted by Delta Dental. The average value is now $6.23 per lost tooth, up from $5.36 in 2022, a record high for the poll, which the company started in 1998. This year’s poll took place in January. Going by geographic region, the Southern

SprintRay launches resin for 3D-printed restorations

SprintRay has launched a ceramic crown 3D printing ecosystem, which includes a ceramic-dominant resin for 3D-printed restorations, in the U.S. Ceramic Crown, which is made with more than 50% ceramic filler, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 3D printing full and partial single crowns and veneers. The ecosystem is part of an integrated, streamlined 3D printing chairside workflow optimized for design to delivery in

ADA endorses USDA proposal to update WIC

The ADA is supporting a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revamp the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to align the nutritional content of WIC foods more closely with current U.S. dietary guidelines. The proposal aims to reduce the program’s reliance on juice as a source of nutrients. The ADA filed its comments on February 21. ADA President Dr. George R. Shepley and Executive

Lure patients and raise profits with teeth whitening

The demand for teeth whitening is huge and won’t go away any time soon. Therefore, dentists should expand these services to increase practice profitability and attract more patients, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting. Shannon Pace Brinker, a certified dental assistant in Virginia and the owner of the Academy of Chairside Assisting, said it is the responsibility of dental teams to learn and inform

Join us on a tour of the CDS 2023 Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO – Since February 23, new products, the latest technology, and much more have been on display at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2023 Midwinter Meeting. Follow Dr. Victoria Ursitti, a pediatric dentist and treasurer of CDS, while she shows DrBicuspid Associate Editor Melissa Busch everything you need to see while attending the meeting. Watch the tour in the video below.

Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk

Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife. Researchers led by Dr. Flavia Hodel of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne analyzed genetic information, health data, and blood samples from 3,459 people and reported that antibodies formed against the bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum were