The use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in younger pediatric patients has risen every year since 2017, indicating increased awareness about the uses of the imaging modality. The study was published on January 19 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. There was an increase in the number of scans in patients between the ages of 6 and 12 between 2017 and 2020. Most often, imaging was ordered to assess
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) resulted in better pain-related outcomes than opioids for acute pain management after tooth extractions, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Dental Research. A team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, led by Anna Miroshnychenko conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to assess the comparative effectiveness of 10 different pharmacological interventions to manage pain following simple and surgical tooth extractions, as well
A popular orthodontist on TikTok is cautioning patients not to use a spoon to remove their braces. In a recent video, Dr. Grant Collins (@thebracesguy) cautioned that removing braces using this method would leave glue remaining on the teeth, which would need to be removed by a dental drill. What’s more, teeth would begin to shift without the use of a retainer, forcing the patient to have to restart treatment again
Sonendo has launched a new brand campaign and website that reflects its commitment to investing in endodontics and providing technology that improves patient care. The new site features clinicians using Sonendo’s GentleWave System for root canals. By placing the clinician at the center of its campaign, the company aims to reaffirm its commitment to its doctors, profiling the professionals behind the procedure. The new campaign follows Sonendo’s announcement that more
A new chapter in ’s history is about to begin; with a long and successful trajectory in the dentistry field and two great years operating our Playa Del Carmen location, we are very excited about the opening of the new Cancun Riviera clinic. This expansion couldn’t have been possible without the dedicated work and commitment of all of our staff. They consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional dental
The owner of a snap-on veneers lab has filed a defamation lawsuit in U.S. court against a Missouri dentist who cautioned viewers in an online video about this type of temporary prosthetic. The story was published on January 15 in the Springfield News-Leader. Billy Watson, owner of Brighter Image Lab in Fort Worth, TX, filed a lawsuit on January 9 against Dr. Grant Olson and his dental practice Innovative Dental Center
Researchers from universities in South Carolina and North Carolina were awarded $3.7 million to explore further alterations that cannabis smoking makes to the community of microorganisms in the mouth and how those changes affect the brain. It is the first study to investigate the cannabis-altered oral microbiome and its effects on the brain, Dr. Wei Jiang, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina, said in
Known for its busy medical tourism industry, Los Algodones, Baja California is a small town home to a large number of medical and dental facilities. Throughout the year, thousands of visitors, mainly from the United States and Canada, cross into Los Algodones seeking affordable medical and dental services, as a result, the town has gained the name of “Molar City”. If you’re planning a day trip to Los Algodones Mexico
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week covered a lawsuit that Invisalign maker Align Technology filed against SmileDirectClub. In the lawsuit, Align claims that SmileDirectClub misleads patients by advertising its clear alignment treatment is provided under the care of dentists and orthodontists. In response, SmileDirectClub says the lawsuit is meritless and an attempt by Align to maintain its status in the clear aligner category. 2023 Cuspies finalists You
Citing research showing that a majority of antibiotics prescribed by dentists in the U.K. is unwarranted, dentists in Spain argued that clinicians must learn more about antibiotic resistance. Their correspondence was published on January 12 in the International Dental Journal. Dentists, who prescribe 10% of antibiotics worldwide, may need to prioritize changing how they prescribe and use these medications. By 2050, antibiotic resistance will kill 10 million people globally if immediate
Nondestructive short-wave infrared reflectance (SWIR) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) can safely monitor the activity of secondary caries lesions, findings published January 10 in the Journal of Biomedical Optics suggest. A team led by Dr. Nai-Yuan Chang of the University of California, San Francisco reported that transparent surface layer thickness measured with OCT correlated with both SWIR and thermal measurements of rates of fluid loss. They also found that SWIR showed
Tekmika Health Technologies has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Milestone Scientific’s single-tooth anesthesia system in Brazil. The New Jersey-based computerized drug delivery instrument developer’s system enables painless anesthesia through precise, digitized, and computer-controlled dosing. Online health product platform Suprevida will oversee digital marketing for the system and disposables, as well as service, logistics, and fulfillment. Milestone Scientific has placed a major emphasis on entering new markets and expanding within