Mindray launches new perioperative workstations

Mindray has launched two new workstations for perioperative settings, the A8 and A9 anesthesia workstations. The workstations have new features such as a high-flow nasal cannula integrated into the platform design. They also have a volume exchanger that delivers ventilation and reduces downtime with a novel breathing system. Other features include the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} e-AGSS system that monitors the scavenging flow rate and automatically switches off when in

Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars

Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations. The program features speakers from a variety of clinical backgrounds who will address treatment for patients with HIV, cancer, and more, Henry Schein said. The upcoming webinars are part of the “Breaking Down Barriers to Care” series: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} “The Dental Provider’s Role in

5 Tips To Make Your Veneers Last a Long Time

Anybody can go through situations that compromise the well-being of our oral health and overall teeth condition. We use our teeth for more than what we are aware of and, if not taken care of properly, it could complicate pre-existing issues or be the cause of new ones. If you’ve experienced damage to any of your teeth throughout the test of time, you might’ve considered having aesthetic treatments done at

Dominion donates dental care kits

Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the mid-Atlantic region in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month. The kits include toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and fun facts promoting the importance of maintaining oral health. This marks the 10th consecutive year Dominion has donated dental kits, the company reported.

Endodontics Insider: Regenerative endo treatments show promise in trial

Dear Endodontics Insider, Root canal treatment is the hallmark of endodontic practice, but a small, randomized trial out of Egypt showed that regenerative procedures could be a viable alternative in some cases. In the 20-patient trial, two types of regenerative procedures demonstrated success for mature necrotic anterior teeth with large periapical lesions. Learn more about the types of endodontic procedures and the promising patient outcomes in this edition’s Insider Exclusive.

Rare vascular lesions detected on dental x-rays

Rare and noncancerous but aggressive vascular maxillofacial lesions, which can damage bones and nerves if untreated, were detected as incidental findings on two patients’ dental x-rays. The cases were published on February 12 in the Australian Dental Journal. Asymptomatic juvenile angiofibroma was detected on the radiographs of a 15-year-old boy and 26-year-old man who underwent imaging in preparation for orthodontic treatment. Identifying the lesions facilitated early diagnosis and treatment, the

Jacksonville University adds implantology certificate program

Jacksonville University has introduced a three-year Master of Science in Dentistry program with a certificate in comprehensive oral implantology. The program, which will launch this summer, is supported by the Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency Foundation (COIRF) and will use the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) postgraduate core curriculum. Once they complete the program, residents will be ready to sit for the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) written

Ultradent launches new root canal sealer

Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has launched MTApex, a bioceramic root canal sealer. The sealer can be used with any endodontic obturation method. It has a smooth consistency that is designed to be delivered through Ultradent’s 29-gauge single sideport NaviTip. The proprietary gel and tricalcium silicate powder mixture can fill about 20 canals, according to the company. MTApex bioceramic root canal seal. Image courtesy of Ultradent.

Cinematic, volume rendering offer value in facial skeleton CT

Although clinicians may prefer the photorealistic presentation of cinematic rendering, volume rendering also has discernible benefits in computed tomography (CT) scans of the facial skeleton, according to research published online February 9 in Annals of Anatomy. A team from the University of Zurich in Switzerland, led by Tobias Steffen, had 10 dentists view 10 cases of CT or cone-beam CT exams reconstructed with cinematic rendering or volume rendering. After reviewing

Can kids breathe away their dental fear?

Children with dental anxiety may experience benefits such as improved mood and less self-reported pain by using a simple breathing technique during treatment, according to a study published on February 13 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. The study explored the benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, which is when one consciously engages the diaphragm to take deeper breaths. This type of breathing could decrease visit times for children with dental

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health — a connection that is looking increasingly important over time. The winning educators focus their lectures on the oral-systemic connection, speaking to the side effects of pharmaceutical agents, how to collaborate with medical colleagues, and tips for patient

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement. Researchers looked at the saliva samples of 30 patients with diabetes and chronic periodontitis. They used a database to analyze and compare oral microbiomes between 15 patients with diabetic nephropathy