Henry Schein Dental has partnered with Convergent Dental to distribute Convergent’s Solea laser. The Solea laser cuts hard, soft, and osseous tissue. It is one of the top-selling all-tissue lasers, according to Convergent.
Medication errors and adverse events are not uncommon, and they seem to be happening with increasing frequency. Experts outlined four ways dentists can help prevent patient harm from medications in the September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association. Today’s dental patients tend to have more complex medical histories than those in the past. These patients, including seniors, often take a myriad of pharmaceutical drugs with complex interactions
Children who grew up with household dysfunction were more likely to have tooth decay in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry on August 28. Also, children who experienced more than four adverse childhood events — such as having divorced parents or witnessing domestic abuse prior to age 18 — were less likely to visit a dentist for preventive care. Researchers conducted a cross‐sectional study using
DenMat has introduced a multisurface primer designed to improve crown bond strength. Zirconia Prime is designed for zirconia, metal, and alumina restorations. It boosts the bond strength between cement and all three types of restorations, according to the company. The primer is compatible with self-, light-, and dual-cure resin cement.
Implant stability measurement developer Osstell has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osstell Beacon guided implant treatment tool. The Osstell Beacon helps practitioners measure implant stability and guide treatments in straightforward and complex cases. With the clearance, the tool is now available in 49 countries.
Tramadol is one of the most used opioid analgesics, but new research suggests it may have a severe side effect — hypoglycemia. Patients who used tramadol were significantly more likely to experience low blood sugar than those who used comparable medications. The number of tramadol prescriptions has dramatically increased in recent years, as have the number of patients visiting the hospital for tramadol-related adverse effects. Recent case reports have suggested
Hu-Friedy has released its new line of forceps for atraumatic tooth extraction. The Atlas forceps feature an internal spring hinge that keeps the instrument open. The design helps to reduce hand manipulation during extraction, according to the company. The hinge is also laser-marked for easy forceps identification. The forceps are constructed in surgical stainless steel and come in 14 designs. There are also two design styles: standard and apical, which
If you want affordable cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry services, you should give the Thantakit International Dental Center at Thailand a shot. The center offers a multitude of methods for you to whiten, straighten, and improve the look of your teeth and gums at affordable prices. Thantakit is so cost-effective in giving you that perfect smile that even if you take into consideration the travel costs to Thailand, it’s still significantly cheaper than
A dental bridge is a dental prosthetic that bridges the gap created by one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. It’s made up of 1-2 crowns for teeth on either side of the gap—the two or more teeth that serve as anchor/s are called abutment teeth, by the way—and a fake tooth or teeth in between serving as the “road” or main “body” of the bridge. The prosthetic teeth are
Tooth decay does not only damage the tooth and cause pain, but it can also affect the appearance of your pearly whites. The change in the look of the tooth can have a significant impact on the person’s self-confidence. Fortunately, there is a variety of treatment options to choose from to solve this problem. One of the choices available is getting composite fillings to have your picture-perfect smile back. A
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Should the U.S. add dental benefits to Medicare? Seven out of 10 U.S. voters think so, according to poll data released on August 26. A majority of likely voters from every age group, race, gender, and political party supported the idea. The issue of adding dental benefits to Medicare might even swing the 2020 race to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. president. According to the
Komet USA and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have signed a research agreement with the goal of developing dental rotary products that improve patient experiences. The school and the company will use advanced technologies to create products that make clinical procedures more efficient, achieve higher-quality results, and increase patient comfort. Komet will use its expertise in making dental tools, such as dental