A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March 26 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Excessive mouth opening with a dental gag triggered the reflex of the trigeminal and vagal nerves, immediately causing a rare case of asystole. The boy made a full
The dental industry is undergoing a digital revolution. With technology improving and costs dropping, many dental professionals are eyeing a switch to digital workflows. For digital dentistry to mature and gain majority adoption, the complete system and workflow must be accessible and easy to use. Even though the dental industry has been rapidly digitizing over the past 10 years, it is still very early days for digital dentistry, and the
A vehicle crashed into a dental practice in Springfield, IL, on April 5, according to a news report on WCIA.com. The vehicle crashed into Secure Dental, leaving two people with minor injuries. The cause of the crash is unknown, and it is unclear if patients or dental staff were inside the building at the time of the accident. 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨. Your professional firefighters responded to a
3Shape has launched 3Shape Automate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental design service platform. 3Shape Automate dental design platform. Image courtesy of 3Shape. The platform allows dental technicians to set up orders, add customized design instructions, upload scans, and select desired turnaround time, the company said. Fees start at $1.99 per crown design. Users only pay for designs they approve and download, according to the firm.
Low bone mass may be associated with periodontal disease (PD) in middle-aged adults, according to a study published on March 23 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Approximately 40% of middle-aged patients with osteoporosis and 30% of middle-aged patients with osteopenia are at risk of developing periodontal disease, based on the findings. Clinicians may want to explore gum disease intervention programs in younger adults, the authors
Forward Science has introduced its TheraStom and OxiStom professional use rinses. TheraStom is an antigingivitis, antiplaque daily oral therapeutic rinse that also helps to control halitosis-causing volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), according to the company. It consists of a blend of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), zinc, xylitol, and essential oils. Designed to help cleanse and promote the healing of oral wounds, OxiStom is a hydrogen peroxide rinse that also includes xylitol and
The number of patients who visited emergency clinics in China for dental problems increased by approximately one-third during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to the same period in 2019, in a new study. The findings were published on April 3 in BMC Oral Health. Three times as many patients received prescriptions for antibiotics and pain relievers during the pandemic than they did in 2019, the authors noted. The
Nexa3D has launched a new dental lab 3D printer called NXD200. The printer includes Keystone Industries’ KeySplint Soft and KeyModel Ultra for dental and orthodontic models. It also features other laboratory and medical device printing materials, including KeyTray and KeyGuide, according to the firm. The printer can also be ordered with xCure, Nexa3D’s postprocessing curing system for photoplastic-based parts, Nexa3D said. The NXD200 dental lab 3D printer. Image courtesy of
Delta Dental’s apparent ongoing refusal to credential dentist anesthesiologists has minimized the specialists’ standing and unfairly kept their reimbursement levels below those of other anesthesiology-providing colleagues, according to a news story published on April 2 by ADA News. Appropriately credentialing dentist anesthesiologists would enable billing at an appropriate and equitable fee schedule, as well as improve patient access to dental anesthesiology services, several dentist anesthesiologists told ADA News. The U.S.
Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation. A research team led by Anni Vanhatalo, PhD, from the University of Exeter in the U.K. compared the effects of drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice with a placebo
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week is news you might want to pass on to your patients. A new study showed young people with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums. While research has repeatedly shown a link between gum health and heart health, this study exclusively focused on healthy adults who were free of
Benco Dental announced it is expanding its customer rewards program, Benco Select, to students to help them overcome hurdles when approaching graduation. Benco Select Student provides members with instant, free access to a comprehensive Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) study guide. Members also receive free job placement services for postgraduation employment and associateship opportunities. In addition, students will receive a subscription to the quarterly magazine Incisal Edge, the company
