By: Dr. Allen Vean Two years ago, I touched on the ancient practice of feng shui, being in balance with the world around you and its relation to our personal and professional lives during an extremely difficult time. Now, I would like to introduce you to ikigai, this beautiful Japanese concept is symbiotic with feng shui. Ikigai translates to “your reason for being” or “finding purpose.” In a recent article
Specialty dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named Melissa Winfield and David Livesay as senior vice presidents of operations. Winfield, who previously served as vice president of operations for USOSM, will be responsible for the Western half of the U.S., as well as the procurement and strategic scheduling departments. Livesay, who most recently served as a senior vice president with U.S. Anesthesia Partners, will be responsible
An Illinois man is suing CVS Pharmacy claiming that its dry mouth dietary supplement discs are falsely advertised as promoting a healthy mouth by providing lasting moisture. However, the product’s high acidity may erode or demineralize teeth, according to the lawsuit. John Swiatek, who purchased and used CVS’ dry mouth discs, filed a lawsuit on March 11 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division,
A 64-year-old woman in Tennessee experienced tongue paralysis, which affected her ability to talk, following the administration of local infiltration anesthesia for a dental restoration procedure. The case report was published on March 20 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases. Within a few months, the woman mostly recovered from the hypoglossal nerve injury. The hypoglossal nerve is the twelfth cranial nerve and is responsible for stimulating almost all intrinsic and
Researchers in Korea have developed a new coating for dental implants that could significantly facilitate bone regeneration, according to a recent study. A group led by Hyung Joon Cha, PhD, of Pohang University of Science and Technology, developed an osteogenic barrier coating for dental implants that prevents the invasion of soft-tissue cells; attracts osteoprogenitor cells, including bone stem cells; and sustainably releases the loaded bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) (Bioeng Transl
Between 2015 and 2019, more than 2.7 million opioids were prescribed by dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. However, fewer opioids were prescribed in 2019 than in 2015, according to new research. The study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Canadian Association for Dental Research, aimed to identify “high prescribers,” clinicians who issue a
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A stainless-steel rubber dam clamp used during a root canal may have led to cortical necrosis in a healthy 22-year-old woman’s mandibular tooth, according to a case report published in the Journal of Endodontics. After a rubber dam clamp is removed following a dental procedure, clinicians should document the position of the tooth isolation brace and evaluate alveolar tissues. Read more in our top story of the
When people develop teeth may have more to do with whether they are overweight or obese than their genetic origins, according to a study published on March 13 in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research. Obesity accelerated tooth growth; however, ancestry appeared to make no difference in the timing of dental development. The study has implications for the timing of orthodontics and forensic age estimation, the authors wrote. “BMI (body mass index)
Ultradent received the Cuspies award for Best New Restorative Product for its UltraTemp Rez II temporary dental cement at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 23-25 at the McCormick Place convention center. Karen Phillips, vice present of sales and marketing at Ultradent, received the award. The UltraTemp Rez II temporary dental cement is designed for temporaries and can last two to four weeks.
Clear aligner provider uLab Systems has released a streamlined version of its uDesign 7 software for uSmile clear aligners. The updated software makes it easier for clinicians to order retainers, it streamlines prescription preferences when using the uAssist treatment planning assistance service, and it offers additional templates and options for attachments and false teeth, according to the company.
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university. A group led by Dr. Masahiro Yamada, PhD, of the university’s school of dentistry, created an artificial culture environment that simulated soft or hard gingiva. They discovered that simulated hard gingiva stiffness activated a
Kerr Dental has launched the Elements Connect cordless endodontic motor and the Apex Connect electronic apex locator. Elements Connect gives clinicians a preference, operating in standard rotary, reciprocation, and adaptive motions. Apex Connect has a light indicator that provides real-time feedback while shaping, and it has built-in automatic self-calibration to assure measurement accuracy. The motor can be coupled with Apex Connect to unlock real-time working length readings of root canal