If you wish to significantly improve the aesthetics of your teeth without necessarily extracting all of them and then replacing them with crowns and bridges, then veneers is a less drastic way to go about things. You can get that winning celebrity smile you’ve always wanted and longed for without paying too much of a fortune for them. This cosmetic dentistry service typically involves you picking which veneer type works best for you. The most
Devil lips, a look allegedly achieved when lip fillers add pointed edges to the rim of a mouth, is the latest must-have beauty treatment in Russia. Though the method has gotten many likes and shares on social media, it also has gotten its fair share of criticism and skepticism. This beauty fad, which also has been referred to as octopus lips, gained momentum when its alleged creator of the technique,
The Iowa Dental Board has suspended the license and the general anesthesia permit for an oral surgeon who allegedly diverted patients’ opioids for his own personal use, according to a settlement agreement and final order. The dental board suspended the license of Andrew Hartwig, DDS, PhD, of Oral Surgery Associates of Iowa City, after finding that he engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct. Their findings were based on allegations that
Dentsply Sirona has introduced its new Midwest Stylus Plus Mini high-speed air handpiece. The dental handpiece features a patented grip design consisting of dimpled and flat areas that offers clinicians improved tactile feedback on hand orientation, as well as a smaller head for greater visibility, the company said. In addition, the Midwest Stylus Plus Mini combines Dentsply’s dynamic speed control technology with a new air foil that can help limit
Dentsply Sirona has introduced its new Palodent 360 circumferential matrix system for class II restorations. The design of the system allows clinicians to achieve tight contacts with an anatomically shaped matrix band that naturally contours without the use of a retainer or applicator. All that’s required is a simple twist of the fingers, according to the company. The system can be used for all class II restorations, including difficult cases
A recent study has linked periodontal disease during pregnancy to worse health outcomes for both mothers and their children. The authors called for more oral health outreach efforts to address this preventable and treatable health-related pregnancy risk. After studying the medical records of more than 100 women, the researchers found women with severe periodontal disease during pregnancy were more likely to experience premature membrane rupture, or water breaking, and inflammation
As 2019 winds down, there is no question that opioid addiction and its horrible consequences have been one of the biggest news stories of the year. The state of Michigan has just stepped up the battle in the opioid crisis in a big way by filing a lawsuit against four major opioid distributors. It will be very interesting to see the results of this action and how other states will
A complete human genome, oral microbes, and human pathogens were retrieved from a 5,700-year-old type of “chewing gum,” untapping a new source of ancient DNA and shedding light on the person who chewed it, according to research published on December 17 in Nature Communications. Archaeologists have found this 5,700-year-old birch pitch in Lolland, Denmark. Photo by archaeologist Theis Jensen, PhD. Archaeologists discovered the chewed birch pitch, which they believe people
A former Missouri dentist has pleaded not guilty to threatening three court judges as part of a divorce and child custody, according to news reports. The dentist was arrested after a standoff with police earlier this month. Jeffrey Reuter pleaded not guilty on December 12 to three felony counts of interfering with a judicial officer. Unable to post his $150,000 cash-only bail, Reuter remains in jail awaiting future court proceedings.
We asked. You delivered. Nominations for the 2019 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards came flowing in from all parts of North America. Some great products were nominated in each of the 10 categories, and HuangshanDental.com is pleased to unveil the finalists in each category. Voting is officially open for each of the categories. You can choose your favorite by clicking the button below. Cast your vote today! The Dental Excellence Awards
Amalgam separation technology company Solmetex has acquired the Syclone amalgam separator system from Crosstex. The transaction comes after the recent acquisition of Hu-Friedy by Cantel, which allows the integration of Hu-Friedy and Crosstex to form the new Cantel dental division. For Solmetex, the purchase expands its portfolio of dental waste products and programs for its doctor partners and communities they serve. “We anticipate a high growth of the amalgam separator
Poor oral health may be linked to worse heart health for patients with end-stage renal disease. A study found that patients on hemodialysis had significantly worse oral health than their peers and that these patients may also be at risk for arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The study compared the caries status and periodontal health of dozens of patients with advanced kidney disease and healthy aged-match peers. Overall, patients