A North Carolina oral surgeon must pay $4 million in a civil suit filed by one of his former patients who accused him of sexual assault while she was sedated, according to news reports. The surgeon had been suspended from practicing since he was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting about 20 patients while they were sedated. A judge ordered Michael Lee Hasson, DDS, to pay a $4 million default judgment to one
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to DenMat for the right to design, manufacture, and sell orthodontic clear aligners to dental professionals and laboratories. DenMat’s OrthoClear aligners are intended to be a cost-effective, dentist-supervised alternative to the recent wave of do-it-yourself orthodontic aligners, the company said. Production of the OrthoClear aligners involves a 3D virtual treatment plan that clinicians can use to review tooth movement
Which intraoral scanner (IOS) brand is the most accurate for single-tooth impressions? Most systems came up short in a new study, published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Only one type of Dentsply Sirona scanner rivaled the accuracy of conventional impressions. The accuracy of intraoral scans is essential for creating the optimal fit of a restoration. So when researchers from Switzerland tested popular scanner
Bigfoot. Nessie. Stress-free parenting. So many myths, so little time. (That’s actually a myth too — time is infinite; it’s our container that’s small.) And when it comes to dental care, there are plenty of myths too. When patients come into our dental office in Middleburg Heights, we like to set the record straight. Because in addition to cleanings and cavity prevention, we’re also in the dental education business. Here
Dear DrBicuspid Member, As you read this, the HuangshanDental.com Editorial team is scouring the show floor at McCormick Place, looking for more article and video ideas to bring to you as the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting draws to a close. Look for content in the coming days on our site, highlighting some of the things we saw in Chicago. While in the Windy City, we’re also celebrating a milestone here
A U.S. judge has ordered a Pennsylvania prison to get an oral surgery consultation for an inmate who has experienced pain from an impacted wisdom tooth for about half a year, according to a recent court opinion. Erie County Prison must get Jhen Scutella, who represented himself during his hearing, a consultation with an oral surgeon or other appropriate specialist and arrange transportation for the visit. The prison may have
Aspen Dental Management has introduced a new implant training program, which includes cone-beam CT (CBCT) 3D imaging technology, for dentists and support staff at all Aspen Dental-branded offices in the U.S. The training program, which will be available to all Aspen Dental offices by the end of 2020, will include web-based, didactic, and surgical-level courses, according to the dental services organization. The customized training will be supported by technology and
Align Technology launched its ClinCheck “In-Face” Visualization tool for its Invisalign Go system at this week’s 2020 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The tool enhances the digital treatment planning experience for dentists and their patients by incorporating a front-facing smile image of a patient’s face into its ClinCheck treatment plan. Initially launched with the Invisalign Go system, the tool will be available across the Invisalign portfolio throughout 2020. Currently, the
Convergent Dental is planning this spring to debut a new use of its Solea laser to help reduce snoring. Solea Sleep is a five-minute treatment that tightens tissues in the soft palate. The application can reduce vibrations that cause patients to snore, the company noted. So far, Convergent has only provided a limited market release of the product. The company plans to fully launch Solea Sleep in May. Solea Sleep.
Formlabs and Bego are partnering so Formlabs’ dental customers can use 3D printing to create temporary and permanent crowns and bridges directly from Bego’s dental materials. Dental professionals who use Formlabs’ Form 3B and Form 2 3D printers will be able to use Bego resins to 3D print permanent single crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers, as well as temporary crowns and bridges. Both the temporary and permanent materials will be
Kuraray Noritake has launched the Katana universal cleaner for tooth surfaces and structures. Kuraray designed the Katana cleaner to help prevent the weakening of restoration bond strength after cementation due to contamination from saliva and blood. The cleaner has a pH value of 4.5, so it can be used inside and outside of the oral cavity, according to the company. The cleaner works by applying and rubbing the solution onto
DentalEZ launched its Aeras Intelligent Platform, which includes two new tools that can communicate with clinicians, at this week’s 2020 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Its Aeras Intelligent Platform includes the Aeras 500 Elite handpiece by Star and the Aeras compressor by Ramvac, collects data, shares information, and streamlines standard-of-care processes. The platform aims to create an environment of optimal patient care and improve practice efficiency. DentalEZ launched its Aeras
