SmileDirectClub has launched a new program called Lifetime Smile Guarantee that supports its clear aligner therapy. Patients who complete clear aligner therapy with SmileDirectClub and order two retainers per year to maintain a retainer subscription will be eligible for the Lifetime Smile Guarantee program, which provides an annual set of free aligners if necessary, according to the firm.
Komet USA said it has added hundreds of disposable sterile diamonds and carbides to its product line. The German-engineered, single-use sterile diamond and carbide burs are available in 239 different sizes/shapes/shanks for any restorative procedure, according to the company. The burs are packaged in a class 7 clean room using gamma irradiation sterilization. They’re available in rolls of 25 and can be used in combination with Komet’s multiuse rotary instruments,
Clear aligner provider Clear Blue Smiles has formed a strategic alliance with GreenSky Patient Solutions. The deal will enable Clear Blue Smiles to offer financing options to partner dental and orthodontic offices for patients seeking remote delivery of orthodontics, according to the company. The firm said that all prospective patients are required to undergo a comprehensive diagnostic exam by dentists or orthodontists prior to treatment via the Clear Blue Smiles
Dentists are well poised to discuss and advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published on March 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. More than half of parents said a healthcare professional could influence their decision to allow a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center at the University of Cincinnati conducted a 41-question survey to better understand caregivers’
Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer’s disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Researchers found the Alzheimer’s disease biomarker beta amyloid 42 in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of healthy older adults, adding to growing research that indicates periodontal disease is linked to this type of
A Florida dentist who provides services to NBA and NFL players said in an article on Insider.com that early inequities in dental care can translate into dental anxiety in adult athletes from poor backgrounds. Dr. Amira Ogunleye of Beautiful Smiles has a client list that includes LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Osi Umenyiora, and Teddy Bridgewater, according to the April 8 report. But professional athletes’ fame and careers don’t necessarily protect them
A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March 26 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Excessive mouth opening with a dental gag triggered the reflex of the trigeminal and vagal nerves, immediately causing a rare case of asystole. The boy made a full
The dental industry is undergoing a digital revolution. With technology improving and costs dropping, many dental professionals are eyeing a switch to digital workflows. For digital dentistry to mature and gain majority adoption, the complete system and workflow must be accessible and easy to use. Even though the dental industry has been rapidly digitizing over the past 10 years, it is still very early days for digital dentistry, and the
A vehicle crashed into a dental practice in Springfield, IL, on April 5, according to a news report on WCIA.com. The vehicle crashed into Secure Dental, leaving two people with minor injuries. The cause of the crash is unknown, and it is unclear if patients or dental staff were inside the building at the time of the accident. 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨. Your professional firefighters responded to a
3Shape has launched 3Shape Automate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental design service platform. 3Shape Automate dental design platform. Image courtesy of 3Shape. The platform allows dental technicians to set up orders, add customized design instructions, upload scans, and select desired turnaround time, the company said. Fees start at $1.99 per crown design. Users only pay for designs they approve and download, according to the firm.
Low bone mass may be associated with periodontal disease (PD) in middle-aged adults, according to a study published on March 23 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Approximately 40% of middle-aged patients with osteoporosis and 30% of middle-aged patients with osteopenia are at risk of developing periodontal disease, based on the findings. Clinicians may want to explore gum disease intervention programs in younger adults, the authors
Forward Science has introduced its TheraStom and OxiStom professional use rinses. TheraStom is an antigingivitis, antiplaque daily oral therapeutic rinse that also helps to control halitosis-causing volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), according to the company. It consists of a blend of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), zinc, xylitol, and essential oils. Designed to help cleanse and promote the healing of oral wounds, OxiStom is a hydrogen peroxide rinse that also includes xylitol and