Going to a new dental clinic can be difficult and it could make you even more nervous if you are trying to find a good place outside of your country. Dental tourism can help us to get the best medical care by saving thousands of dollars, but there is a big disadvantage: do you know what dental clinic should you pick? Los Algodones has been the number one dental trip
Children with cerebral palsy may have more dental caries and a lower oral health-related quality of life, according to the findings of a recent study. These findings may have to do with movement and eating limitations associated with the neurological condition. Researchers looked at the oral health of almost 100 children in rural Bangladesh to see what associations existed between caries experience, oral health quality of life, and cerebral palsy.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, When you have to decide between clear aligners and traditional braces, which treatment option is best for your patients? Researchers reviewed multiple studies to evaluate the pros and cons of both tooth movement techniques. What they found may assist you in helping your patients make a better decision. Digital 3D scanners are revolutionary tools for measuring changes in orthodontics, periodontics, and tooth wear. But when it comes
Are you pregnant? That’s wonderful. But now more than ever it’s important to stay on top of the care of your dental health. It’s not only good for you — it’s great for your new baby! But keep in mind that pregnancy can be challenging when it comes to dental care. Your body’s producing hormones that increase the risk of gingivitis, loose teeth, and periodontal disease. You may even experience
Dear Endodontics Insider, Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac with a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen to see which is more effective. No shaping file system completely removes root canal filling material during retreatment, but ultrasonic irrigation and other treatments may help remove additional material. To determine
Digital 3D scanners are revolutionary tools for measuring changes in orthodontics, periodontics, and tooth wear. While most studies focus on the accuracy of the 3D scanning process, obtaining the proper alignment from the datasets is still a process prone to error. Researchers compared three different types of scan alignment and reported that the technique known as reference alignment produced a lower number of errors and more accurate measurements. The study
Is the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index useful for evaluating a large group of children? Moreover, are the results linked to familial factors, such as parental oral health knowledge, education, or socioeconomic status? To learn more, researchers administered the CAST index to hundreds of 6- and 7-year-olds and asked their parents to complete questionnaires. The investigators found that this index effectively provided information about caries development over a
The best city in Mexico for dental work Are you planning on having a dental vacation soon in Mexico? Maybe you’ve heard about the perks that medical tourism has brought to many people over the years, so if the answer is yes, then this information about 9 Things You Need To Know Before You Go For Dental Care in Mexico will be very useful for you! Mexico is one of
Smiling is one of the most essential things humans do to connect with other people, although it can also be uncomfortable and embarrassing when you have lost all your teeth. Many think dentures or bridges are the only options to replace missing teeth. Full-mouth dental implants in Mexico are among the most popular treatments for international dental tourists. Since it is an effective treatment for the complete restoration of the
GC America has added 10 new shades for its Initial LiSi Press LT ceramic material. The shades are designed to solve issues such as color stability, surface imperfections, low-value results, and distortions. The product will be available in the U.S. in late February, according to GC America.
Microcopy has introduced the new NeoBurr 3302 carbide bur. The NeoBurr 3302 has the same features as the company’s NeoBurr 330 but with a blended neck for increased durability. This means that the section of the bur between the cutting head and the shank is blended, with no reduction in neck width. The new design also removes the weld joint, which increases its strength of the bur and removes any
When you have to decide between clear aligners and traditional braces, which treatment option is best for your patients? Researchers reviewed multiple scientific studies to evaluate the pros and cons of both tooth movement techniques. While clear aligners and braces effectively treated malocclusion, each treatment type had its own strengths and weaknesses. The researchers reported their findings in a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health (January 23, 2019). “Clear