A new German research foundation called InterDent will receive 2.1 million euros ($2.5 million U.S.) over the next three years to explore how dental restorations can be made to last longer. The German Research Foundation has pledged to fund InterDent for the three years. In that time, the foundation will work to develop more effective dental materials that can withstand repeated stress. The group was established by a team from
The COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal. Although rare, these effects can range from enlarged lymph nodes and sore throat to acute peripheral unilateral facial palsy, according to Dr. Arkadiusz Dziedzic, PhD, and Dr. Marta Tanasiewicz, both of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. The authors suggested that dental professionals report
The U.S. spent $135 billion on dental services in 2018, according to a March 2 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the health status of the nation. The whopping sum was just one of several dental trends outlined in the report. The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics summarized healthcare spending, workforce statistics, and numerous other factors that influence oral and overall health in the
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Workplace safety is expected to be a focus for OSHA in 2021, said Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, during an infection control presentation at the meeting last week. Govoni, who is a consultant and certified
U.K. researchers are warning the dental community about a “face and neck toning” device called Jawzrsize, cautioning that it may produce negative effects, in a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal. The device is a rubber ball with or without upper and lower occlusal rests for the incisors, according to authors T. Nagpal and A. Gupta. The user bites up and down on the device in
In recent years, we’ve been witnessing more and more people who want to enhance their looks using cosmetic dentistry. But the truth is that dental implants do more than make you look better: they make prosthetic teeth more permanent and more like natural teeth by anchoring them right into your jaw just like natural teeth do. Nevertheless, quite a number of people are wary about jumping into the dental implant bandwagon because
SmileDirectClub said it has partnered with New York-based dental service organization (DSO) National Dental. This is the first New York-based DSO to partner with the clear aligner company, which is based in Nashville, TN. The partnership includes National Dental’s affiliate offices in New York City and Long Island.
Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques launched a new ventless vacuum system series at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The Mojave ventless and VacStar ventless systems are dental vacuum exhaust air filtration models suited for high-rise buildings, current offices without vents, and any office that wants to upgrade its vacuum system, Air Techniques said. Each model has a medical-grade ultralow particulate air filter with a 99.995% retention rate and
Run your tongue over the back of your mouth. It’s a canyon of crevices, ridges, and grooves — tiny deep pits and fissures that can trap food and cavity-causing bacteria. These pockets are difficult to reach with a toothbrush. And that makes them fertile cavity canyons where tooth decay can run rampant. Those back areas of the teeth can be especially problematic for children because their enamel isn’t as
Do you avoid or put off going to the dentist due to anxiety or fear? For patients who have dental phobia, sedation dentistry can be a valued solution to keeping a healthy smile. Unfortunately, many patients aren’t aware that sedation dentistry is an option for them or they may have misconceptions about this relaxing way of doing dentistry. Here are some simple truths about sedation dentistry to help you decide
The Golden State Warriors NBA team has a new sponsor: Align Technology. As part of the sponsorship agreement, the Invisalign brand is also the official smile partner of the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s G League affiliate team, and of the Golden Guardians, its esports affiliate. The sponsorship includes TV, digital, and social media spots, as well as a jersey partnership with the Golden Guardians and the Santa Cruz Warriors.
The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with HuangshanDental.com about ethical decision-making during COVID-19 — a topic she’s also discussing on February 26 at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. In the video, Elster, manager of ethics outreach programs at the ADA, talks about the five principles of the ADA Code of Ethics.