Georgia School of Orthodontics receives CODA approval to double class size

The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has received approval to double its enrollment to enable the school to train more resident dentists in the specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at its two Atlanta campuses. With the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approval, class size has increased from 18 orthodontic residents per class to 36 per class. CODA also reaffirmed the school’s approval without reporting requirements for another seven years.

DCI Edge, NSK team up on new integration solution

DCI Edge and NSK have joined forces to develop an integrated electric motor system that will be built into all DCI Edge delivery systems. The coengineered system fully integrates the NLZ E electric motor and its licensed technology, including WaveOne, according to DCI. The integrated motor features a custom interface to guide clinicians as they work, and it includes NSK’s Contra-Check function to detect abnormalities caused by deterioration of the

Ocasio-Cortez takes to Instagram to discuss dental costs, healthcare

The smile of well-known U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been the subject of ridicule by those who disagree with her political beliefs. Yes, there’s even a Twitter account devoted to her teeth. The dental jokes are something she has taken in stride, however. She mentioned in an interview in 2018 growing up with “jacked-up teeth,” so she knew the cosmetic issues were there. However, that was then, and this

Who’s ready to take a deep dive into Godzilla’s mouth?

The world’s first Godzilla Museum has opened in Japan, and soon visitors can zip line through the mouth of the iconic monster, according to news reports. Through the end of August, visitors can check out 80 rare creature figures, some props from movies, and a children’s exhibit. A 400-ft statue of Godzilla, along with an aerial runway, will be erected during the second phase of the museum. Once completed, theme

Smile Generation Serve Day to benefit After Innocence organization

Smile Generation Serve Day, a project of Pacific Dental Services (PDS), will take place on Saturday, August 15. The annual day of service is part of a nationwide campaign of giving that focuses on dental care. “Smile Generation Serve Day is an extremely rewarding day for the dentists and their teams, and for the patients who never thought they would have the opportunity to receive this level of care,” said

Dental Home Day at Interfaith Dental Clinic a success

Interfaith Dental held a Dental Home Day to kick off providing a full year of free dental care to 100 underserved children from middle Tennessee. The annual service event was made possible by a $25,000 grant from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation, as well as corporate sponsorship. Since 2013, Sunstar Americas has sponsored Dental Home Day at host clinics, which have provided nearly 1,000 children with donated

GC America to host free online bioactive dentistry symposium

GC America will host a free online symposium on bioactive dentistry on August 21 at 9 a.m. Central time. The symposium — titled “A New Era of Bioactive Glass Restoratives” — will focus on the use of glass hybrids, glass ionomers, silver diamine fluoride, strip crowns, remineralization materials, and Hall crowns. The symposium will also address caries processes and how to perform caries risk assessments. It will be led by

U.S. Oral Surgery Management continues Southeast expansion

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has announced a new partnership with Oral Surgery Assoc. & Dental Implant Centers, an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practice with 10 locations in the Atlanta area. “Last year, we announced our first partnership in the Southeast and our intention to continue cultivating relationships in this important part of the country,” said Richard Hall, USOSM’s president and CEO. “Since then, we have formed several partnerships

Colgate debuts overnight teeth whitening pen

Colgate-Palmolive has launched the new Optic White overnight teeth whitening pen. Image courtesy of Colgate-Palmolive. The whitening pen, which is made with hydrogen peroxide, reportedly removes 15 years of tooth stains in a week. The formula goes on wet and dries within seconds. The user brushes it off in the morning, according to the company. It is available online and at most major retailers in the U.S.

Are bug wing-inspired antimicrobial implants coming?

Medical technology company Anisop and the University of South Australia (UniSA) plan to use nanoengineering concepts to develop new antimicrobial dental implants that mimic the surface of insect wings resistant to infection. The goal with the implants is to protect patients from surgical component-based infections. The implants will be developed using nature-based research that has focused on the surfaces of plant and animal species that are resistant to microbial infections

Ormco offers Spark treatment planning webinar series

Ormco is offering a free, on-demand webinar series on its Spark clear aligners with Dr. Ivan Malagón. Dr. Ivan Malagón. In the four-part series, Dr. Malagón will share best practices from his experience treating patients with clear aligners. Topics will include optimizing treatment planning and improving the management of malocclusions. The series will also include case studies on spacing, posterior crossbite, and severe deep bite. Continuing education (CE) credit will not be

Don’t let the tissue be the issue in your smile design

Welcome back, friends. This week’s seven deadly sins topic is the gingiva. Too often, we hyperfocus on the teeth, and our teams (or our patients) forget how the gingiva affects our final result. Tissue heights matter. Tissue health matters. In every case, whether it’s restoratively driven, orthodontically driven, or interdisciplinary in nature, these things matter. After some bumps and bruises, what I’ve found to be incredibly valuable in my team’s