Think about how far we’ve come with replacing teeth today. From single teeth to single arches, dental implants have revolutionized how we treat our patients today. So much so that I felt compelled to remind us all that there are times when dental implants are an incredible solution — and there are times dental implants are not the answer to our patient’s problems. Take this case as a prime example.
Dental software firm OneClick unveiled its OneClick for Dental Labs software at this week’s LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. Designed to speed up how dental offices order dental lab cases, OneClick for Dental Labs integrates with the Magic Touch dental lab management system and software used by dental offices such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and OpenDental, according to OneClick. With OneClick for Dental Labs, users can order a lab case for
Like so many facets of the dental industry, the art of endodontics is on the tipping point of change as we enter into a new decade. With technological advances and greater understanding of the tooth and oral cavity, there has maybe never been a better time to be part of the endodontic community. That excitement can be felt in Diwakar Kinra, DDS, a noted endodontist who is also one of
Sweet drinks, sugar, and so-called fermentable carbohydrates may promote both cavities and periodontal disease contrary to conventional wisdom, according to the authors of a recent review. Two established researchers suggest that the demineralization of hard tissue in caries and the inflammation seen in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis are a response to nutritional imbalances in a patient’s microbiota. Demineralization, inflammation, and more occur when sugar and other nutrients make the
The Florida Board of Dentistry has closed its investigation into SmileDirectClub’s business model and marketing practices, landing the clear-aligner company another victory against traditional orthodontics. The board closed its investigation, which was requested by the American Association of Orthodontists. Closing the inquiry proves that SmileDirectClub operates in full compliance of Florida law, and operating its SmileShops or the way it markets its products and services doesn’t constitute it engaging in
An alumnus of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Michael Wright, DDS, has licensed “smart” mouthguard technology from the institution for his startup company, the WrightGuard Innovation. The smart mouthguard has physiological tracking capabilities that provide real-time monitoring for biometrics such as force of impact, pH and hydration levels, and body temperature, according to the university. The technology was developed by dental school faculty member Radi Masri, DDS, PhD,
A dental assistant in Florida was arrested on February 13 for allegedly sexually assaulting a sedated 18-year-old girl who he was prepping for third-molar extractions, according to news reports. Edwin Alvis, 37, was charged with felony sexual battery/rape of a person over 18. He was caring for the teenager who was about to have her third molars removed at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants in
Dear DrBicuspid Member, With Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror, another opportunity is coming up soon to tell certain people in your life just how much they mean to you. Yes, I’m talking about Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW), set for March 1-7. I’ll be speaking to some amazing assistants this week at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, and I know they have these dates on their calendar, so I wanted
Try smiling if you want to gain the most attention this Valentine’s Day. Men and women find the grin of a smiling person to be the feature that most affects attractiveness, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Women found a smile to be most responsible for facial attractiveness. For men, a smile also was ranked the most important factor in gauging
The parents of a 2-year-old boy who died during a dental procedure at an Arizona dental practice are suing the practice, claiming a staff member muted the alarm monitoring his heart and hooked him up to a faulty or empty oxygen tank, according to news reports. The family of Zion Gastelum filed a lawsuit on January 7 against Kool Smiles in Yuma. Gastelum died on December 16, 2017, four days
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded researchers from Penn State University a five-year, $2.8 million grant to investigate 3D bioprinting techniques for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction. “With the advance in 3D bioprinting, in-place reconstruction of composite tissues for craniomaxillofacial repair has recently become feasible as 3D bioprinting enables complex tissue heterogeneity in an anatomically accurate and cosmetically appealing manner,” principal investigator Ibrahim Ozbolat, PhD, said in a statement.
Portable dental equipment manufacturer Aseptico will launch three new products at the upcoming 2020 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Mobile operatory The AMC-15 self-contained mobile operatory. All images courtesy of Aseptico. The AMC-15 self-contained mobile operatory is designed for performing general dentistry and endodontic procedures in nursing homes and other institutional settings. The mobile operatory requires 115- or 230-volt power but not air or plumbing connections. It comes with fillable
