What do Swarovski binoculars, a hard-boiled egg, a lanyard that reads “virginity rocks,” a skin-colored retainer, a cooler full of breast milk, and a gold dental grill have in common? They are six of the 50 most unique items that Uber riders have left behind, according to the fourth annual Uber Lost & Found Index. Every year, Uber releases this index to offer a snapshot into what riders leave behind
Has your office compressor or washing machine ever suddenly stopped working? So, you find yourself in front of the machine, flashlight in hand, trying to find the model or serial number. Then, you are speaking to customer service to schedule a repair or, worse yet, scrambling to buy a new compressor. Teresa Yang, DDS. Now, think about a similar situation involving a patient with a shattered implant crown. You don’t
Combination analgesic products have been the mainstay of the treatment of moderate to severe dental pain for many years. Formulations containing an opioid analgesic, such as oxycodone, and a nonopioid analgesic, such as acetaminophen, are widely used in dentistry and have demonstrated greater efficacy in providing pain relief than either ingredient used individually.1 However, due to the current opioid crisis, combination analgesic products that contain only nonopioid ingredients are attractive
Parents in the U.S. rank among the least likely to limit their children’s sugar intake and take them for their annual dental checkup, according to a YouGov survey of 10 countries commissioned by the FDI World Dental Federation. The survey results revealed that an average of 38% of parents across the globe proactively restrict their children’s sugary food and drink intake, ranging from 52% in the U.K. to 30% in
No surprises here: Good oral hygiene can reduce bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease. Researchers found people who flossed and recently visited the dentist had a lower presence of Treponema denticola, a prominent anaerobic periodontal pathogen. The findings come from a citizen-science study, published in Scientific Reports (February 7, 2020), that enlisted the help of volunteers and museum-goers to see how the oral microbiome varied between members of the general
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation has postponed its 2020 symposium in New York City to 2021. In light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the foundation has decided to delay its annual meeting to the following year, though new dates have yet to be established. The meeting was previously scheduled for April 30 to May 2.
A family in Illinois was shocked when it was hit with a $75 behavior management fee for the dental care of its 10-year-old son who has autism. The fee, which is not covered by the family’s insurance, has left the boy’s dad irate and refusing to pay it, according to news reports. Michael Johnson was reportedly surprised and outraged when he received the bill with the extra charge for his
Dear DrBicuspid Member, There is no question that the biggest news of the week has been the impact that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had on our world. This coming week, there will be no Hinman meeting, shows on Broadway, or Major League Baseball spring training games. Truly, our society is being affected by this disease in stunning ways. With that in mind, we know there will likely be an
Clinicians successfully removed a 16-mm fragment of a nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instrument that became stuck in a man’s tooth during a root canal by using a simple rather than a professional extraction method, according to a new case report. A modified tool from a hollow tube-based extractor system, an etching needle, and a hand file were used to remove the separated instrument fragment after several unsuccessful attempts to dislodge it
A dentist in India pulled a tooth that measured 1.53 inches, which is expected to be declared as the longest one in the world, from the mouth of a 20-year-old man who was experiencing pain and swelling, according to news reports. The tooth is about twice the size of an average tooth, and about 2 mm larger than the one a German dentist pulled from a Croatian man in 2018.
SmileDirectClub has opened its first of several SmileShops at a Walmart in Canada and has commended the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) for establishing examples for state teledentistry regulations, capping off another eventful stretch for the orthodontics disruptor. The direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company announced that it has partnered with Walmart Canada. It has opened its first SmileShop at a Walmart in Edmonton, Alberta, and two others will be coming soon
3Shape has updated its Clear Aligner Studio and Indirect Bonding Studio orthodontic software. Version 2019.2 of the Clear Aligner Studio improves the in-house clear-aligner software’s treatment control and efficiency. The new version includes enhanced collision detection, which stops teeth movement when the space is already occupied. Other new clear-aligner software features include the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} The ability to overlay malocclusion on the ideal tooth positioning An occlusion feature
