Dental technology company Sonendo has filed for a proposed initial public offering of common stock with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The number of shares to be offered and the price range for each share has not yet been determined, the company said. It plans to apply to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SONX.
Though caregivers of pediatric dental patients reported mixed feelings about the use of physical restraints, they should be reserved for exceptional circumstances, according to a study published recently in JDR Clinical & Translational Research. Some caregivers said it was traumatizing for their children to undergo treatment while physically restrained, and others said it protected their kids from injuries. In general, dental teams should consider the feelings and opinions of children
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. LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is considering changing its recommendations about the use of daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. Viola shared what you need to know about aspirin during an October 13 interview at the ADA’s SmileCon meeting.
OraPharma has launched MyPerioHealth, an educational app designed to allow patients and dental professionals to quickly review stages and grades of periodontal disease on a cellphone or tablet together at the point of care. By responding to a series of questions, patients and dental care professionals can use the MyPerioHealth app to obtain information regarding the patient’s periodontal health status, including stage and grade. This information is important for treatment
The restoration of endodontically treated teeth requires a good understanding of the root canal system and use of the right tools properly at the right time, according to a Monday session at the ADA’s SmileCon 2021 meeting in Las Vegas. Failing to preserve a tooth structure in the coronal third of a root, not preparing an improper ferrule, and refraining from establishing an adequate biologic width can lead to a
The ADA Science & Research Institute (ADASRI) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have named winners of their awards for evidence-based dentistry (EBD). The winners, who made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry, received their awards at the ADA’s SmileCon 2021 meeting on October 12 in Las Vegas: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} Dr. Margherita Fontana, PhD, from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry received
Dr. Theresa Cheng, a retired periodontist, was awarded the 2021 ADA Humanitarian Award on October 13 at the ADA’s SmileCon 2021 meeting in Las Vegas. The Washington resident is the founder of Everyone for Veterans (EV4), an organization that aims to improve the quality of life of low-income combat veterans by connecting them with goods and services, including dental care, in their communities. Prior to her retirement, Cheng offered free
LAS VEGAS – Dr. Matthew Burton spoke on October 12 at the ADA’s SmileCon 2021 meeting about the hurdles of performing class II restorations. When interviewed by HuangshanDental.com, his takeaway message was that the dental industry needs more clinicians to create tools and solutions. “Innovators, we need you,” Burton said. “It’s important that the solutions come from us because it’s firsthand failures we’re dealing with.” Burton is a practicing dentist
Davids Natural Toothpaste has launched a new whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth that uses NASA-developed nanohydroxyapatite to help repair enamel. Nanohydroxyapatite was developed by NASA to repair and regenerate bone and enamel that astronauts were losing while in a zero-gravity environment in space, the company said. The hydroxyapatite in the Davids Sensitive+Whitening toothpaste is deposited inside the passageways to the tubules, where the bioactive material bonds to the inner tooth
Nobio has appointed John Scott as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Scott will lead the company’s North American operations to support its Infinix line of antimicrobial composites. Scott has previously served as senior vice president at Zyris/Isolite Systems, president and chief marketing officer of Air Techniques, and vice president/business unit manager at Pentron Clinical, Nobio said. The Infinix line of products. Image courtesy of Nobio.
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has optimized its FindMyEndodontist.com directory to provide a better user experience. The directory was designed to help patients connect with an endodontist in their area when they need relief from tooth pain, to save their natural teeth via root canal treatment, or to receive immediate care for other dental-related emergencies. The organization redesigned the website to strengthen its mobile functionality and to showcase AAE
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama has agreed to settle charges filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing it of violating U.S. antitrust law by unreasonably excluding cheaper teledentistry providers from competition. The state dental board has agreed to stop requiring licensed dentists to provide onsite supervision during oral scanning of patients seeking tooth straightening treatment, such as clear aligners, according to the FTC. “The Board must
