HuangshanDental.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists. ol.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} What the new blood pressure guidelines mean for dentists November 28, 2017 — The guidelines for evaluating and treating high blood pressure have
Dear DrBicuspid Member, It’s a mistake to think that doctors are the only influencers in dental practices, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his new Practice Success tip. Hygienists also are viewed by patients as an authority and that — coupled with the amount of time they spend with patients — presents unique opportunities for education, identification, and recommendations. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, when you think of
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has named Michael Watts as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Watts most recently served as CFO for HydraFacial, a manufacturer of equipment for aesthetic skin treatment. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial operations and management in the medical device and healthcare industries, according to Sonendo.
HuangshanDental.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics. ol.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} Legal Cases: Failure to diagnose squamous cell carcinoma of the anterior mandibular region — William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS December 4, 2017 —
The U.S. Congress passed a short-term spending bill on December 21 that provides temporary funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill, which was signed by President Donald Trump on December 22, provides $2.85 billion to fund CHIP through March 31, 2018. It also keeps the government funded through mid-January 2018 and allows states to waive the automatic cuts to Medicare required by the December 20 tax bill.
Aligner manufacturer ClearCaps has begun accepting scans from two Planmeca intraoral scanners. Through the partnership, practitioners can scan upper and lower arches with a Planmeca Emerald or PlanScan scanner. The files can then be securely sent to ClearCap through Planmeca’s Romexis software.
Sports technology company GuardLab has announced two new products: a boil-and-bite mouthguard and a home digital impression kit. The Apex mouthguard was designed for younger athletes and includes the company’s Traumashield shock-absorbing material. It can be customized with logos, numbers, and full-wrap designs. Athletes can also use the Digitized At-Home Impression Kit to create a self-impression from home. GuardLab uses the kits to create a digital file for new and
Can failing to floss regularly increase your patients’ risk of gastric cancer? A new study investigated the relationship between the presence of precancerous gastric lesions and factors such as oral hygiene habits and periodontal pathogen colonization. Previous research has suggested a link between periodontal disease and increased gastric cancer risk but not a mechanism. To learn more, researchers examined the oral health, hygiene habits, and presence of various pathogens in
Implant healing abutments (IHAs) appear to be safe to use immediately after implant placement, according to the findings of a new study. These temporary abutments may be able to promote healthy soft-tissue healing, thereby reducing the risk of peri-implantitis. Despite their increasing popularity in dental implant clinics, healing abutments have not been readily studied by the scientific community. Therefore, U.S. researchers decided to evaluate the surfaces of 10 implant healing
Medical device company Align Technology will terminate its interoperability contract with 3Shape as of January 17, 2018. The termination means Align will not accept digital scan submissions for Invisalign cases from dental practices who use 3Shape’s Trios scanners in the U.S., according to Align. Six patent infringement lawsuits were filed by Align against 3Shape on November 14. These lawsuits assert that 3Shape’s Trios intraoral scanning system and dental system software
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new composite and ceramic single-use polishers to its Brio line. BrioShine Feather Lite composite and ceramic single-use polishers are recommended for slow-speed polishing (4,000 to 6,000 rotations per minute) with a light water spray. The polishers are available in both medium intraoral Step 1 polishers and fine intraoral Step 2 polishers. Each polisher is color-coded and features unique markings, making it
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing the practice of dentistry. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, is the founder and president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology. He spoke with HuangshanDental.com in advance of the conference on ceramic implants in February 2018 in San Diego. As conventional implants can have higher-than-expected failure rates
