There may be a way to eat sugar-laced yogurt without dental harm

Adding a common anti-tooth decay milk product to processed yogurt not only prevents enamel demineralization but also repairs lesions on the harder outer layer of teeth, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Dentistry. Mixing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) into processed, sugar-containing yogurt significantly hindered demineralization and repaired existing lesions on the enamel during in vitro experiments, according to the authors. “The addition

Young Innovations acquires Preat

Illinois-based dental product supplier Young Innovations has announced the acquisition of California-based dental implant component vendor Preat. The acquisition strengthens Young’s continued commitment to invest in implant-related and oral surgery products. Chris Bormes will continue to lead Preat, according to Young Innovations, which is a portfolio company of the Jordan Company.

Did you know there’s a rare tumor that mimics periodontitis?

An oral surgeon diagnosed and treated a teen with a rare vascular tumor in her mouth after a dentist and periodontist improperly treated her for periodontitis for two years. Details of the case were published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health. After tissue samples were collected and analyzed, the patient was diagnosed with the rare malignant vascular tumor epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), which can mimic periodontal disease. This case is

Thoughts on honoring the veterans in your patient base

With today being Veterans Day in the U.S., I want to start this article by thanking all the men and women (including those reading this article) who have served in the various branches of the country’s military through the years. Their service and sacrifice are appreciated more than they know or we can express. My family’s roots in the military run deep. Even though I never served, I have always

Podcast: Let’s talk about codeine and pain control for your patients

There are certainly plenty of options when it comes to helping your patients battle through pain after a procedure. That includes codeine, and Tom Viola, RPh, wants to make sure you are aware of some important points about this well-known option. Viola joins the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, powered by IgniteDA, to discuss codeine and the positives and negatives of prescribing it for your patients. On a personal note, codeine

ADA to hold webinar on Give Kids A Smile events during COVID-19

The ADA will provide a free webinar on November 10 at 6 p.m. ET on the topic of holding a Give Kids A Smile event during COVID-19. “During these increasingly uncertain times the ADA Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program remains committed to providing resources to local program coordinators and volunteers who are considering or planning a GKAS event that will provide oral health education and dental services to underserved

Smiles By Design unveils teleorthodontic treatment

Smiles By Design has launched its premium online orthodontic treatment services in the U.S. and Canada. With its teleorthodontic treatment service, Smiles By Design includes a free extensive diagnostic assessment for every client, according to the company. Clients complete a series of photo-guided questions, and they receive a report after their answers have been analyzed. The firm noted that all treatments are provided under the direction of a licensed U.S.

1st German art exhibit dedicated to the mouth

A new art exhibit in Germany pays homage to the mouth. Originally opening on October 31 but currently closed due to lockdown measures, the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg exhibit is called “In aller Munde. Von Pieter Bruegel bis Cindy Sherman,” which roughly translates to “On Everyone’s Lips. From Pieter Bruegel to Cindy Sherman.” The idea for the show came from literary scholar Hartmut Böhme and Berlin dentist Beate Slominski, and the exhibit

Imaging saves teen with oral surgery-linked ‘forgotten disease’

Imaging and early antibiotic intervention saved the life of an 18-year-old man in Kansas who was diagnosed with Lemierre syndrome, or the “forgotten disease,” after wisdom teeth extraction, according to a case report published on October 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. The teen developed thrombosis of his superficial internal jugular vein after having his wisdom teeth removed. This is a rarely reported complication of this type of

Nobel Biocare, Doceram debut zirconia implant bridge

Nobel Biocare and Doceram Medical Ceramics have expanded their partnership with the release of the NobelProcera zirconia implant bridge. The bridge, which is made with Nacera pearl, aims to offer restorative flexibility with optimum aesthetics. Nacera process-optimization products and other accessories for finalizing full monolithic restorations are also supplied so that zircon processing can be completed in the lab. NobelProcera zirconia implant bridge. Image courtesy of Nobel Biocare.

Podcast: What you need to know about ibuprofen and pregnancy

Tom Viola, RPh, has a warning about ibuprofen and your female patients — and team members. It’s been a tough year for ibuprofen and its potential health effects with COVID-19 (Moore et al, Drug Safety, June 11, 2020). Now word is coming out that ibuprofen should not be given to women past the 20-week mark of their pregnancy. That is an earlier time period than was once thought safe for

Kulzer unveils new composites

Kulzer has introduced its Venus Diamond/Venus Pearl One line of single-shade composites. The composites utilize the firm’s adaptive shade-matching technology to optimize the filler and resin matrix properties, enabling restorations to blend within natural tooth structures, according to the company. They also feature Kulzer’s tricyclodecane-urethane resin matrix. Venus Diamond One features a firm nonstick consistency, while Venus Pearl One provides a creamy nonstick consistency, Kulzer said. Image courtesy of Kulzer.