Scientists analyzed five extracted wisdom teeth to conduct the first comprehensive single-cell atlas of the human tooth. Published recently in iScience, the study found novel insights into the working of stem cells and could pave the way for regenerative medicine. Stem cells are an intense area of focus for scientists interested in their ability to regenerate lost or damaged tissue. These cells are found in many parts of the human
Dental technology firm Sonendo and affiliate technology company TDO Software are partnering to sponsor Save Your Tooth Month, an annual initiative by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Save Your Tooth Month highlights the value of preserving natural teeth when possible and the importance of seeing an endodontist when experiencing tooth pain, according to Sonendo. The theme for this year’s campaign is “A Healthier Mouth = A Healthier You” and
Overdose risk is nearly three times higher for patients who fill opioid prescriptions after undergoing dental procedures, according to a study published on April 29 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Additionally, the risk of overdosing may double for family members of those dental patients. The findings strengthen the case that opioids should not be prescribed for most dental pain, the researchers wrote. “Findings further highlight the importance of
Voco announced it is expanding its Profluorid varnish line to include a new pina colada flavor. The mix of pineapples and coconuts will add to the current lineup of caramel, mint, cherry, bubblegum, melon, and cola lime. The varnish comes in the same single-dose delivery system and has the same quick uptake formulation as the existing lineup, the company said. Profluorid varnish. Image courtesy of Voco.
Glidewell has announced a new no-fault lifetime warranty for its Hahn tapered implants, custom abutments, and BruxZir restorations. The warranty covers the products through the life of the patient and protects dentists from any additional costs in the event of complications, according to the firm. The Hahn tapered implants have a success rate of 99.2%, and BruxZir showed a 100% survival rate and zero terminal fractures in a 10-year study,
Approximately 2% of asymptomatic children tested positive for the novel coronavirus during dental visits in a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. The researchers believe this is the first study to evaluate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in pediatric dentistry. Studies in adults have found that the prevalence of COVID-19 in the dental office mirrors the positivity rate of the local community. Children
DOVE Dental Products has launched a new single-use aerosol collection device that reduces the spread of airborne particles by 95%, the company said. The high-volume evacuation (HVE) unit, Aero Wide Mouth HVE, features a 22-mm swivel distal opening, lip-retraction, and three-hole external aerosol control, according to the firm. The HVE evacuation valve offers backflow protection and complies with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for aerosol management,
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The top story of the week is about a cache of donated baby teeth hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at a university. The teeth were originally donated to evaluate the effects of radiation, and researchers will now use them to study how early exposure to heavy metals may be linked to cognitive decline in old age. Practices starting to recover from pandemic Dentistry is continuing
GC America has launched G-Cem One, a self-adhesive resin cement designed to simplify cementation procedures for a range of indications. G-Cem One works in all adhesive and self-adhesive procedures for multiple types of restorations, including metal-based, resin, and all-ceramic inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, and posts. The self-adhesive resin cement uses one syringe to provide the necessary bond strength to enamel, dentin, and all indirect restorations, the company said. The G-Cem
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. Bupivacaine’s claim to fame is that it’s the longest-acting amide anesthetic agent, noted Tom Viola in the latest episode of Dental Dose. It fills the need for instances when patients require profound anesthesia for the entire length of a procedure. But how much do
GCL Systems and Benco Dental are partnering to expand distribution for the GCL line of Gingival Cuff Links to dental practices across the U.S. The collaboration will deliver dental implant soft-tissue solutions from GCL Systems to a broad dental audience through Benco Dental. The patented Gingival Cuff Links system sculpts gingival soft tissue into natural emergence profiles. GCL Systems designed the provisional healing cuff to enable chairside customization for clinicians,
Align Technology announced that more than 10 million patients have begun treatment with the Invisalign system. To celebrate, the company is donating $10 million to the Align Foundation to fund organizations that transform smiles and support and educate teenagers. The 10 millionth Invisalign patient is Gabriela Silva from São Paulo, who has begun treatment with Dr. Eunice Blind, an orthodontist practicing at Clinica Pedroso, also in São Paulo. Align is also partnering with Por