COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated oral health disparities

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated oral health disparities in low-income and racial/ethnic minority children, according to research published April 15 in the Journal of Dental Research. Researchers from Kennesaw State University, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used a simulation model to estimate the impact of the closure of many dental offices and school sealant programs in March 2020 on the incidence of first

Hansamed to buy Antibe’s Citagenix for $6.5M

Canadian pharmaceutical and medical device distributor Hansamed signed a deal to buy Antibe Therapeutics’ subsidiary Citagenix for $6.5 million. Citagenix is a Canadian-based supplier of bone graft materials for oral surgeons and other dental specialists. The all-cash deal includes a guaranteed $3.5 million, divided into four equal payments over three years. The first payment will be received at closing, which will occur within 180 days of signing the deal. The remaining

Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes

People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers evaluated how heart attack-related hospitalizations and aftercare visits varied based on patients’ past dental and medical care use. Patients with active periodontal care before

The Ultimate Guide to Thailand Dental Tourism

Did you know there’s a much cheaper alternative to local dentistry if you have no dental coverage by your private insurance company or Medicare? It’s all possible with what’s known as dental tourism from Thailand. What’s the deal with Thailand dental tourism? Simply put, it’s a burgeoning industry that’s been around for decades that makes dental services much more affordable to people in North America, Europe, and Australia. Page Contents

AAIDF opens grant applications

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF) recently opened applications for its 2022 large research grants, which support dental implant research projects. Applicants can request up to $25,000 to fund a project for up to a two-year grant period. Successful applicants who need more time for their research can request an extension without additional monetary support. The application deadline is July 15. To apply, visit the AAIDF grant submission

Dental Dose: Don’t be married to benzocaine

Dental Dose is a twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and myths. Pharmacologist Tom Viola knows many things. One of them is that in the world of dentistry, the No. 1 contender for topical anesthetic of the year is benzocaine. But is benzocaine worthy of that status? “Everybody loves benzocaine,” Viola said. “Don’t be so married

Missing teeth linked to Zika-caused congenital syndrome

Children with the congenital syndrome caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have multiple missing teeth, according to a study in Brazil published April 23 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. These are believed to be the first reported cases of oligodontia, which denotes six or more congenital missing teeth, in children who were exposed to the Zika virus (ZIKV) in the womb, the authors wrote.

Ultradent releases new temporary dental cement

Utah-based dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products is releasing UltraTemp Rez II, a new dental cement for temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and small temporary fillings. UltraTemp Rez II temporary cement was developed for longer retention needs (two to four weeks) and comes in a dual-barrel syringe with mixing tips for easy delivery, the company said. The solution features a noneugenol formula that will not interfere with resin bonding. In addition

Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing

Our primal ancestors generally had healthy mouths. How could that be? They never brushed their teeth with commercial chemical toothpastes. They never flossed with manufactured cotton string. And they never went to their neighborhood dental cave to get fluoride treatments. Dr. Alvin Danenberg. But our primal ancestors also had different eating habits, including the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} They didn’t eat junk foods, processed foods, or chemical additives. They consumed

X-Nav’s surgical software for endodontics gets FDA nod

X-Nav Technologies has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) to expand use of its surgical navigation system for endodontic procedures. The guided surgery company’s X-Guide Dynamic Surgical Navigation System aims to offer more precise, minimally invasive access to structures, specifically calcified canals and apicoectomies of affected teeth, needing endodontic treatment. Using a patented technology, the system gives clinicians a live 3D view of a

Kuraray Noritake launches new veneer cement

Kuraray Noritake Dental has launched a new light-cure cement for veneers. Panavia Veneer is a permanent cement that can be used for veneers as well as inlays and onlays that are less than 2 mm thick. Due to its nanocluster filler technology that consists of spherical silica fillers, the cement does not stick to the application tip. Panavia is available in four shades. The Panavia Veneer cement. Image courtesy of

Mich. oral surgeon must pay $2.75M in malpractice case

An oral surgeon in Michigan must pay $2.75 million in a medical malpractice case for reportedly injuring a 32-year-old’s carotid and lingual arteries, leaving him with mouth numbness and trouble chewing, according to a press release issued by the patient’s attorney. On April 14, a jury in Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan ordered that Dr. Jeffrey Osguthorpe pay damages to patient Giorgio Webster, according to news reports. The