The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has announced its officers of the board of directors for the 2023-2024 term. The following root canal specialists were installed during the AAE23 annual meeting: Dr. Craig Hirschberg, who has been chair of the department of endodontics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine since 2013, will serve as president. Dr. Natasha Flake, PhD, MSD, a part-time practitioner, educator, and diplomate of the American
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has received a $6 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to conduct a preclinical trial for an engineered neocartilage implant designed to treat defects of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Researchers from the university’s department of biomedical engineering — led by Kyriacos Athanasiou, PhD — will use the funds to develop and test Hyaleon, an implant developed by UCI startup Cartilage Inc.
Most dentists perform wisdom teeth extractions, but not all dentists are certified oral surgeons. For many people, this doesn’t mean much. If your wisdom tooth extraction is going to be pretty routine–meaning, the doctor doesn’t have to do anything invasive or complex–then, a general dentist can handle this just fine. You might want to consider seeing an oral surgeon if your wisdom teeth are going to need more than just
When it comes to finding quality dental care, Cancun has a lot to offer. With its unique combination of excellent facilities, experienced dental professionals, and accessible pricing, Cancun has become one of the best and most popular places to go for dental care. When starting to consider visiting Mexico for dental work, you might need to take some time to do your research to find a good dentist in Cancun
Forced surgical extrusion using an atraumatic extraction system (AES) may be a practical technique for preserving severely damaged teeth, according to a study published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. This technique demonstrates low prosthetic and biological complications over the observation period, the authors wrote. “Saving hopeless teeth by this relatively predictable and feasible procedure has hardly any disadvantages for patients, and in case of failure, an implant
Roland DGA’s DGShape Americas business group has introduced the new DWX-52D Plus dry mill and DWX-42W Plus wet mill. The new five-axis DWX-52D Plus features a redesigned and optimized spindle and assembly, as well as material management, tool control, and improvements for optimum dry-milling performance. The newly engineered spindle offers 1.9 times greater gripping power, the ability to accommodate 3-mm tool sets, increased compatibility with polycarbonate denture and provisional materials,
Thailand has earned the moniker of “Land of Smiles” not only because of the jolly disposition of its citizens. It’s also known for its robust dental and medical tourism economy. Meanwhile, orthodontics or dentistry that uses braces and retainers in order to straighten out crooked teeth has always been associated with rich children. Only the affluent can afford such a procedure—until now. Page Contents Why Go for Thailand Orthodontists?
Thailand prides itself as the Land of Smiles because of the jolly disposition of its citizenry and also because of its robust medical and dental tourism economy. This robustness extends all the way to cosmetic dentistry in Thailand. As its name suggests, cosmetic dentistry is any dental procedure that aims to improve the aesthetics and appearance of your smile. Sometimes, as a side effect, it also improves its function, as
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed a novel manufacturing method using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create dental crowns. A recently published study described the research team’s method, which employs an AI algorithm that uses a 3D deep-learning approach to produce personalized dental crowns with a high degree of accuracy. The method mimics the morphology and matches the materials required for the biomechanics of natural teeth.
More than a half dozen behaviors, including tensed eyelids and no vocalizations, indicate that pediatric dental patients are experiencing delirium as they awaken from anesthesia, according to a study published on April 25 in Pediatric Anesthesia. Identifying which behaviors are indicative of true emergence delirium (ED) will prevent misclassification. Currently, the diagnostic criteria for emergence delirium are sensitive but not specific, the authors wrote. “These discriminators may be used to
Nonamalgam restorations were the most common in the primary teeth of children older than 5 and in the permanent teeth of adults younger than 40 in the U.S., according to a study published on April 25 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The findings may suggest changes in treatment to minimally invasive approaches, the authors wrote. “The age-related findings suggest a shift from amalgam over time, as alternative
Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) bone graft particles derived from eggshells, according to a recent study published in Smart Materials in Medicine. Ultimately, the development could lead to an unlimited supply of bioactive and sustainable bone graft materials while reducing environmental pollution, according to the authors. “Eggshells is an ideal raw material to synthesize bone graft materials, as it contains plenty of calcium