Researchers have developed a pH-sensing device that uses dye and LED excitation to predict caries risk. Results of a pilot study conducted with a prototype suggest that although this device avoids the problems of previous dye-based pH measurement techniques, it requires some modifications before it will show up in your office. The device measures the time-dependent drop in pH in patients, and it shows promise but is not quite ready
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Have you updated the Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) that your practice uses? Now is a good time, practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes because using inactive codes can be costly to your practice. The past six months has seen continued growth in the dental service organization (DSO) market, including some major acquisitions and milestones. To get a sense of where these organizations are going,
Invisible-aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub has named new senior leadership to support its growth in the U.S. and internationally. The new appointments are listed below: Justin Skinner: chief technology officer Steve Cicurel: chief development officer Cheryl DeSantis: chief people officer Kay Oswald: president of international Oswald will focus on the company’s upcoming launches in markets in Asia, Europe, and South America
Researchers have created a mobile application that monitors patients during their daily routine. The prototype may one day help clinicians diagnosis and monitor bruxism, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and other jaw-related disorders outside of the clinic. Mauro Farella, DDS, PhD. The prototype consists of a smartphone application and a small, wireless electromyographic (EMG) device that patients wear on their jaws. The system was created by an international team of researchers, who
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.
