Dear CAD/CAM Insider, The use of CAD/CAM composite resin crowns for premolars is a growing practice, but there are concerns about the complication rate. Researchers evaluated more than 500 crowns after a follow-up period of more one year to see if the complication rate was an issue. Learn more in the Insider Exclusive. In other CAD/CAM Community articles, we are proud to announce that the Dentsply Sirona Hub data storage
When I started my implant clinic, I knew it would not be an easy task. However, the challenge of finding the right staff and establishing the proper systems was a challenge I was more than willing to take to pursue a discipline I was passionate about. Three years later, I can say I am proud of the success my clinic has found in creating our own implant center. However, that
DenMat has named Timothy Heher as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Heher will be responsible for the company’s financial leadership and will report to CEO David Casper. He previously served as CFO for Cirtec Medical Systems.
California dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances are now required to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice. The requirement took effect on January 1 after a California bill, AB 1753, became law in September 2018. It requires consistent serialization of all prescription forms so that they may be tracked and linked to records in the state’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and
3M Oral Care and Bioclear have announced a new partnership for dentist training and education. 3M will hold training courses on the Bioclear Method, a minimally invasive restorative technique. The courses will feature Bioclear-approved specialists and kits with Bioclear instruments and 3M materials.
Carestream Dental has partnered with CAD/CAM software provider Exocad to enable its CS 3600 intraoral scanner to digitally interact with Exocad’s ChairsideCAD software. The new integration allows practitioners who are using the CS 3600 scanner to capture digital impressions for restorations directly from the ChairsideCAD software. The interaction streamlines the dataset collection process and allows the practitioner to work within the Exocad environment, eliminating the need to transfer the dataset,
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Do any of your patients have itchy, red skin? Maybe it’s just winter, but it could be the condition known as psoriasis. These patients may also have an increased risk for periodontal disease, according to the findings of a new study. What keeps patients coming back to a practice? It’s not just high-quality care or taking a particular insurance plan — it is having a person bond
Orthodontics product developer OrVance has launched an orthodontic wax to address the irritation caused by orthodontic treatment. OrthoDots Clear is a transparent, moisture-activated adhesive layer on clear medical-grade silicone. The wax recently received the CE Mark and is compliant with current medical device regulations in the European Union, according to OrVance.
Dr. Roger P. Levin brings you the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, an organization focused on the business of successful dentistry. Each month, Dr. Levin will explore an aspect of the business of dentistry in detail. Overhead is a necessary evil because the old saying that “you have to spend money to make money” is correct. However, when overhead becomes higher than acceptable, it becomes invasive and, eventually,
Many people seem to want to switch to healthy eating. While many ideas are out there, it is a fact that nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory ways of eating have served societies the best throughout human evolution. These plant and animal sources were endemic to where these peoples thrived. Nutrient-dense means that there are many nutrients per calorie of food. Anti-inflammatory means that these foods do not cause inflammation in the gut and
People with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk for periodontal disease. The findings of a new study linked the itchy, red skin condition to the health of teeth and gums. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that presents as thick, red, and sometimes scaly patches on various parts of the body, such as the elbow and scalp. Researchers from Germany believe gene expressions attributed to inflammation and
As adolescents transition to greater independence and adulthood, what determines whether they adhere to recommended dental treatments? Do socioeconomic factors have an effect? Might adopting certain habits or associating with certain people interfere with following suggested care? Researchers conducted a study to find out. They followed up with Brazilian teenagers 18 months after they sought dental care. The adolescents completed questionnaires about socioeconomic factors and alcohol and drug use, and
