Week in Review: Transplanted molar | Hygienists have big impact | New study on fluoride and IQ

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Oral surgeons transplanted a woman’s third molar to replace another tooth they had extracted because of infection. Two years later, the transplanted molar had vitality and was in good periodontal and functional health. Our top story of the week covers the details in this successful autotransplantation case. If patient cases interest you, you may also like our coverage of a case report in which the neurotoxin marketed

Henry Schein One receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

Henry Schein One received the Cuspies award for Best New or Updated Dental Software Product for Dentrix Voice Perio at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center. Best New or Updated Dental Software: Dentrix Voice Perio, Henry Schein One. Henry Schein One inked a deal with Bola Technologies last January to distribute Dentrix Voice Perio speech recognition technology. Dentrix

Study ties fluoride to lower IQ, nonverbal deficits in kids

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to long-term lower general cognitive levels, specifically deficits in nonverbal IQ or visual-spatial and perceptual reasoning abilities, according to a study published March 9 in Environmental Research. Fluoride exposure was associated significantly with nonverbal and verbal IQ losses in kids ages 6 to 12, according to researchers from U.S., Canada, and Mexico. However, there was a greater link to performance or nonverbal IQ shortfalls

Researchers unveil optical pH-monitoring prototype

The University of Washington revealed its optical pH-monitoring prototype, tested in a study published February 23 in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. The prototype uses a low-power light system to monitor reactions with a florescent dye solution to find where tooth enamel is most at risk from plaque acidity. Researchers tested the noninvasive prototype on 30 pediatric patients between the ages of 10 and 18. They said that pediatric patients

AAO innovation fund invests in Grin

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Innovation and Transformation Fund has invested in the digital orthodontic platform provider Grin. Details of the investment were not disclosed. In May 2021, Grin received the 2021 AAO Ortho Innovator Award for its contribution to orthodontics. Grin technology allows clinicians to monitor the progress of orthodontic patients between in-person visits. New Jersey orthodontist and AAO member Dr. Adam Schulhof developed Grin.

Dental Dose: How to take a complete and accurate medical history

Dental Dose is a twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and myths. Taking a patient’s medical history is one of Tom Viola’s favorite topics to talk about, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Viola shared the three simple questions to help professionals get a complete and accurate picture of a patient’s health on the

Bisco receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

Bisco received the Cuspies award for Best New Restorative Product for FluoroCal at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center. Best New Restorative Product: FluoroCal fluoride and calcium-releasing varnish, Bisco. Bisco released its FluoroCal fluoride and calcium-releasing varnish in April 2021. Indicated for application to enamel and dentin, it provides a targeted, sustained release of calcium and fluoride for

Tips to encourage patients to brush while wearing braces

Good oral hygiene throughout orthodontic treatment is critical to an optimal outcome. While it can be challenging to motivate patients to brush properly, there are some methods I use in my orthodontic practice to increase compliance and encourage better oral hygiene habits in kids and adults. A great motivator, I find, is showing the patient a photo of decalcification due to poor brushing. Nobody wants to end up with decalcification

This is calling the attention of international tourists.

Mexico has always been an international tourist destination; most people could describe it as a magical place with the warmest and most welcoming type of people, amazing food, and a particular culture. This country is unique and there’s no other place like it. In the past few years, Mexico has become a place of interest to people from all over the world who are looking for affordable, hassle-free, high-quality dental

AAID set to host 2022 Southern District Meeting in April

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) will hold its 2022 Southern District Meeting in New Orleans April 29-30. The meeting — Emerging Trends in Implant Dentistry — will cover such topics as surgical guide executions, reconstruction/salvaging of a failed full arch, guided zygomatic surgery, and milling in-office conversions, according to the AAID. It will be held at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. More information is available on

Oral surgeons successfully transplant molar to infected site

Oral surgeons from Syria opted to transplant a molar instead of placing an implant in a 24-year-old female with signs of infection. Two years after the procedure, the transplanted molar had vitality and was in good periodontal and functional health, according to a case report published on March 2 in the Annals of Medicine and Surgery. The oral surgery used dental autotransplantation, a surgical procedure that extracts a tooth from

Orthobrain raises $9M in fundraising round

Orthodontic services developer Orthobrain has secured $9 million in a series A funding round. The round was led by CareCapital, with participation from the JumpStart Next II Fund and JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund. Orthobrain said it would use the funds to scale its clinical and education support services, innovate, invest in software and technology, and expand in North America and global markets. Orthobrain has developed what it’s calling an “orthodontic