ACP swears in Hutten as new president

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has sworn in Dr. Mark Hutten as its new president. Dr. Mark Hutten. Image courtesy of the ACP. A maxillofacial prosthodontist trained in oral oncology and complex dental restorations, Hutten has been director of the General Practice Residency Program and Dental Oncologic Services of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago since 1996. In addition, he is an associate clinical professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School

Fat Tuesday: 4 sugar facts for you and your patients

Sugar consumption is a well-known factor that affects oral and systemic health. Many holidays provide the opportunity for the consumption of added sugars, including the most recent holidays, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. Appreciation on Valentine’s Day is often expressed with sweets, and it’s tradition to give chocolates or other sugary desserts as a heartfelt gift. Meanwhile, Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of overindulging by

Kuraray Noritake debuts new universal composite

Kuraray Noritake has launched a new Clearfil Majesty ES-2 universal composite for posterior restorations. The material eliminates the need for shade selection and only requires a monolayer technique, the firm said. A blocker or opaquer is not needed because of the material’s specific level of translucency and the use of Kuraray Noritake’s light diffusion technology (LDT). LDT diffuses light in a way similar to natural tooth structure, Kuraray Noritake noted.

OSAP posts infection prevention, control guide for school sealant programs

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has published a new infection prevention and control guide for school sealant programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed as a supplement to recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Oral Health (DOH), OSAP’s new guide offers additional considerations for practical implementation, according to the organization. The DOH published its guidance for school sealant programs on

14% of parents don’t think it’s safe to go to the dentist

A total of 14% of parents don’t think it’s safe for their child to go to the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey of 1,882 parents. In addition, 40% haven’t tried to get preventive dental care for their children since the start of the pandemic. The survey was conducted by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at Michigan Medicine in January to get a better sense of how

Crest, Oral-B seek nominations for pediatric oral health champions

Crest and Oral-B are seeking nominations from the public for a sweepstakes to benefit pediatric and family dental professionals and offices who demonstrate commitment to promoting oral health in underserved children. The winners will receive Crest + Oral-B Kids electric rechargeable toothbrush systems to support their outreach efforts, according to the firms. A total of 1,200 brush systems will be donated. Nominations will be accepted through February 26 at the

Envista extends contract with Heartland Dental

Envista Holdings has inked a four-year contract extension with dental service organization Heartland Dental. As a result, Envista will continue to supply its dental implants, consumables, infection prevention products, handpieces, and imaging technology to Heartland Dental’s supported doctors, according to the company.

Week in Review: Vaccine reactions | Bad blood and periodontitis | States ranked by dental health

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week names orofacial reactions observed in patients given the two COVID-19 vaccines. Acute peripheral facial paralysis and facial swelling were among the adverse drug reactions mentioned in a February 1 report. Anaphylaxis-related swelling of the lips, face, and tongue was also reported in people who had received the vaccines. Fortunately, these and other side effects were rare, occurring in up to 1

Dominion donates dental care kits for kids

Dental and vision insurer Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to promote kids’ oral health for the ninth year in a row. The kits include toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and oral health facts. They will be distributed to organizations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Researchers use CAD to test novel implant design

Researchers from India ran simulations using CAD software to test implant stress distribution in a study published on February 10 in Materials Today: Proceedings. They found that an ideal implant abutment design would likely be shorter and more angled than conventional designs. The authors tested three different implant abutment designs to simulate maximum stress load in reaction to different forces. To run their tests, they leveraged CAD software, allowing them

Infographic: Best states for dental health in 2021

Wisconsin has once again topped the list of best U.S. states for dental health in the annual analysis conducted by personal finance website WalletHub. The Badger State also claimed the top spot in WalletHub’s 2020 and 2019 rankings. The list of best states for dental health in 2021 remained largely unchanged from prior years. In addition to Wisconsin, Illinois, the District of Columbia, Minnesota, and Connecticut rounded out the top

Biolase closes $14M stock offering

Biolase has closed its previously announced stock offering, generating proceeds of about $14.4 million. The company offered 14 million shares of its common stock at a public price of $1.03 per share. The roughly $14 million in proceeds is before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, according to the company. It is also before estimated offering expenses. Biolase President and CEO Todd Norbe called the offering a success. The offering grew the company’s