Dental experts share the top 10 most attractive celebrity smiles

Which celebrities have the most attractive smiles? An aesthetic dental clinic in Europe identified 10 celebrities with the most attractive smiles. To come up with the list, the clinic based its ranking on the most searched smiles on Google. Tom Cruise. Image courtesy of Gage Skidmore. Tom Cruise generated 84,800 Google searches per month worldwide, giving him the title of the most attractive celebrity smile, according to the analysis conducted

Playa Del Carmen: Patients’ Experience

Here at , we want you to achieve the smile you deserve and to help you improve your quality of life by providing you with the best dental work. Many people search for a place where they can get high-quality dental attention at an affordable price but, at the same time, want to take the chance of visiting another country to enjoy a fun, relaxing vacation. It is no secret

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Regional anesthesia cuts opioid use in oral reconstructions

Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Supplemental regional anesthesia may reduce opioid use in patients following microvascular free flap reconstruction of the oral cavity. The study was published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Regional anesthesia was not associated with adverse events or more days in the hospital. The study represents the largest prospective analysis of regional anesthesia and opioid use following oral cavity free flap reconstruction, the

Why are fixed dentures so much more expensive than snap in?

For patients who have lost their teeth, there are many solutions available, some of which can be more efficient than others, but it will all depend on the specific case of each patient; what they’re looking for, what they want to achieve, what their needs are, and of course, their budget. Dentures in Mexico are one of the most popular and reliable treatments for missing teeth. There are different types

Dentists can help female victims of violence

Researchers analyzed the characteristics and prevalence of oral-maxillofacial trauma in female victims of physical violence caused by men in a review published on November 5 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Violence against women is an urgent public health problem. It has increasingly become an important topic of discussion and concern for many countries. Oral-maxillofacial traumas are one of the main consequences of violence. According to the

The ins and outs of teeth whitening

Several subscribers to my free weekly Newsletter, Belly Bites, have asked how to safely whiten their teeth. I first wrote about this topic years ago, but I wanted to share an updated version with you. There are more whitening options than ever before, and some of them are even dentist recommended! Does that make them a safe choice for your mouth? Does a whiter smile indicate better oral hygiene? The

5 factors that impact peri-implantitis

Researchers analyzed the current literature concerning antimicrobial surfaces used on dental implant materials, focusing on microbial population and functional responses, and found five factors that affect peri-implantitis risk. They published their results earlier this month in Dentistry Review. “The search for optimal implant surfaces is necessary for the reduction of the peri-implantitis burden and the longevity of dental implants,” wrote Jon Vernon of the University of Leeds and colleagues (Dent

Clinicians say AAOMS’ MRONJ guidance misses the mark

Clinicians are criticizing the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) for its updated guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), questioning the criteria used to identify this rare yet serious condition. Though the clinical findings, including having a fistula for more than eight weeks or bone exposure, noted in the guidance are relevant, the guidance fails to include research about the existence of other clinical signs

The not-so-scary truth about root canals

A root canal infection can be disruptive to a patient’s life, causing persistent pain and impacting the ability to bite and chew, concentrate, get through the day, even sleep at night, no matter what over-the-counter medication one takes for some relief. Yet, many still prolong treatment due to unrealistic concerns about discomfort and downtime. Below, I explore two common misconceptions and the not-so-scary truths about root canals that hopefully aid

Mitigating anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery

Telling patients what they can expect before a third-molar extraction procedure may help reduce their dental anxiety and postoperative pain, according to a study published on November 1 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Third-molar extractions can be an anxiety-provoking procedure for many patients. Of 67 dental procedures, tooth extraction is known to be the most frightening and one of the most frequently performed. Prior to an extraction

Align and Desktop Labs announce collaboration

Align and Desktop Labs have announced a collaboration to integrate advanced restorative workflows within the Align digital platform. Under the collaboration, iTero Element Flex intraoral scanners will be supplied to Desktop Labs to connect general dentists with its network of full-service labs. The iTero Element Flex will be the exclusive restorative scanner for Desktop Labs. The scanner provides doctors with increased mobility to provide care anywhere they see patients. All

AvaDent partners with Renew on restoratives

Global Dental Science (AvaDent) signed a deal to supply prosthetic components to Renew for its proprietary fixed-removable, full-arch dental implant. Renew’s proprietary anchored dentures can be completed in a one-day procedure.