Ensuring pediatric sedation safety top concern of anesthesiologist

SAN FRANCISCO – When it comes to pediatric sedation safety, it is important for dentists and anesthesiologists to work together to ensure that properly trained practitioners are at every procedure, according to Samuel Wald, MD. He spoke at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2018 annual meeting on October 15. “It is incredibly important that we advocate and educate around those standards of safety especially for at-risk populations such as children,”

How do acidic beverages affect restorative materials?

The demand for aesthetic restorative materials has increased as has the consumption of acidic beverages. But how do these drinks affect these new materials? To find out, researchers examined the effects of beverages, including coffee and an energy drink, on a resin composite, a compomer, and a giomer. In the laboratory, they quantified how orange juice, cola, coffee, and an energy drink influenced the wettability, surface hardness, and color stability

Non-Surgical Procedures to Look Better After Dental Work

When your dental treatment is finally over and you have your smile back it’s a big positive change. Not only will your smile look different, but the shape of your face will also look different. But what happens when your face or expressions don´t look like they used to years ago? Truth is, time can’t be stopped, but certain treatments can help us look like if we had done it

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Nitrous oxide & ibuprofen may dull kids’ pulpitis pain

Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found that the combination significantly bolstered children’s pain relief compared with those who received ibuprofen alone. Learn more in our Insider Exclusive. Also new in the Anesthesia & Pain Management Community, researchers found that an injectable anesthetic may help relieve

If a train is coming, get off the tracks

A few years ago, investigators attempted to estimate the prevalence of a healthy lifestyle among U.S. adults and examine the link between a healthy lifestyle and various chronic diseases. Their report was published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings in 2017 (April 2017, Vol. 91:4, pp. 432-442). Alvin Danenberg, DDS. A healthy lifestyle was defined to include four specific characteristics: Regular physical activity Ideal body fat percentage Smoking avoidance Healthy eating The

2018 Dental Excellence Awards voting begins

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the Dental Excellence Awards. Now it’s up to you to determine the winners. Be sure to cast your vote for the finalists in our 11 categories. Voting ends on November 15, 2018. The DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards recognize the best new products and services in the dental industry. Voted on exclusively by readers, the awards showcase those products and services that dentists

New product: Parkell launches curing light

Parkell has launched a new curing light with three modes of curing. The Parkell Curing Light allows a three-second tacking mode, a10-second curing mode, and a 20-second curing mode. The device also features a low-profile head for ease of access in a patient’s mouth and two intensity settings (1,000 mW/cm2 or 2,000 mW/cm2), according to Parkell.

New product: DentalEZ debuts StarDental torque system

DentalEZ has introduced the StarDental Integrated StarETorque electric system. The lightweight system consists of a 200,000 rotations per minute (rpm) brushless motor for all procedures and a 16-color display screen. The system can attach to any DentalEZ delivery unit and is autoclavable.

Week in Review: Pain after implant surgery | Dentist, hygienist income | Winning at insurance

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Did you know that an injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery? A recent study found that Exparel significantly reduced pain for patients who underwent full-arch implant placement. Read more here. When it came to income, how was 2017 for you? Overall, you may have said it went up if you are a dentist and that it was flat if you are

Exparel significantly reduces pain after implant surgery

An injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery. A recent study found that the bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension Exparel significantly reduced pain for patients who underwent full-arch implant placement. Pain after complex dental procedures can be severe, and the dental community is eager to find nonopioid or limited opioid options to treat this acute pain. That’s why researchers were interested in investigating Exparel (Pacira Pharmaceuticals),

Can psychotherapy improve oral hygiene in young adults?

It’s an ongoing struggle. How do you get patients with poor oral health to adopt better hygiene habits? Trying something different, researchers examined whether a certain form of cognitive behavioral therapy provided by a psychologist could improve oral health behaviors in young adults with a high caries prevalence. Researchers in Sweden assigned 135 patients to treatment with acceptance and commitment therapy, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, or a control

New products: Komet USA launches 2 diamond instruments

Komet USA announced that it has launched two new egg-shaped diamond instruments. The S6379E.FG.029 and 8379E.FG.029 instruments allow for smooth material reduction and precise contouring. S6379E is used for primary preparation, while the 8379E instrument is a fine-grit finisher, according to the company.