A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the Archives of Oral Biology. Previous animal and human studies have demonstrated that those with diabetes are more prone to oral infections and tooth loss, and they have higher rates of caries. The mechanical properties of natural teeth are important. Teeth, after all, perform many daily functions,
Have you been brushing your teeth a little too rough and noticed your gums were bleeding? Or maybe you were flossing a bit too intense and noticed a few spots of blood? You’re not alone. Almost 94% of the U.S. population has some form of bleeding or inflamed gums. If gums are healthy, a little aggressive brushing (while not recommended for many reasons) isn’t going to make your gums bleed.
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health. The patient was induced into a trance state using Ericksonian hypnotherapy, which uses indirect suggestion and storytelling to alter a person’s behavior. After about 10 minutes, the patient was in a deep
Patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more susceptible to oral pathology, including dentoalveolar trauma. Researchers assessed the risk of dentoalveolar trauma in patients with ASD and published their findings on June 28 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Individuals with ASD have a higher prevalence of oral pathologies, including caries, poor oral hygiene and gingivitis, gingival recessions, bruxism, and malocclusions. Patients with ASD may also
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has appointed Margaret “Maggie” Anderson and Paul B. Herbert to its board of directors. Anderson has more than 25 years of combined experience in the healthcare and private equity industries and is the owner and managing partner of Lifeline Vascular Care. Herbert has more than 30 years of experience in operational and financial management and is the chief administrative and financial officer of Advantage Care
More than 600 children received free dental care during a May visit to San Martín Jilotepeque, Guatemala, by 15 doctors and team members from the Aspen Dental network The visit was part of Aspen Delta’s Healthy Mouth Movement, a community giving initiative launched in 2014 that has produced donations totaling more than $26 million in dentistry services to nearly 35,000 individuals, according to the organization.
A sponsored webinar on HuangshanDental.com on July 14 will help dentists select the right nightguard material for their patients. In the webinar sponsored by Dandy, attendees will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of over six different materials that are available to choose from to make nightguards. In addition, the webinar will discuss 3D-printed night guards. Tips will also be provided on how to improve profitability for nightguards. The webinar
Most patients who’ve lost teeth would rather avail of detachable dentures instead of dental implants because of their expensive nature despite their ability to simulate tooth roots anchoring themselves into your jawbone. Dentures are also known for their relative cheapness, like eyeglasses are cheaper than LASIK eye surgery. However, Page Contents Things That Could Affect Dental Implant Fees A Quick Look on the Average Cost of Dental Implants 1.
Dental implant surgery is quite the involved and complicated procedure that makes many patients prefer availing of detachable dentures because of its comparative cheapness and simplicity. However, computer guided (or computer-guided) dental implant surgery can prove to be a major game changer down the line for many. It makes available to the masses a way to make prosthetic teeth simulate the jaw-anchored bite of real teeth. Let’s discuss what this
A patient visited Dr. Joe Willardsen, a cosmetic dentist from Las Vegas, wanting an aesthetic smile without the need to shave down her teeth. In a video case study, Willardsen shares how he used conservative prep and computer color matching to achieve a shave-free veneer with a stunning result. The patient had old bonding on teeth #8 and #9 that kept chipping and discoloring. Willardsen removed the old restorations, replacing
StarAligners recently launched Illumina, an orthodontic product that uses three wavelengths of light to help with clear aligner therapy. The company said Illumina uses near-infrared light in addition to whitening teeth and can slow and reverse receding gum lines. The three wavelengths Illumina uses include the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} 450nm Blue (for teeth whitening) 600nm Red (for gum health) 850nm Near infrared (for facilitating tooth movement)
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Some pediatric dentists didn’t perform very well when they tried to identify and detect traumatic dental injuries and problems on patients’ images. Our top story of the week covered the findings of the new but small explorative study. The study included nine pediatric dentists who assessed 2D and 3D images of anterior permanent teeth that had experienced dental trauma. Compared to benchmark data from a pediatric endodontist
