Oral cancer accounts for almost 3% of all new cancer cases according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI). A specific mouth cancer, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), makes up 90% of all mouth cancers, according to research published in the Open Dentistry Journal (August 10, 2012). Unfortunately, the five-year survival rate for patients with OSCC is 40% to 50%, according to a 2011 publication in
Ultradent Products has introduced a new universal finishing system. The Jiffy natural universal finishing system consists of malleable, spiral-shaped wheels that conform to tooth anatomy. The pliable, finger-like extensions reach areas of patients’ mouths, including their occlusal anatomy. The system has a two-step process allows and works with any ceramic material, including zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain, according to the company.
A highlight of the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) will be the many products on display in the exhibit hall. Manufacturers, including Taub Products, Parkell, Dentsply Sirona, and more, are introducing new products. Here we bring you a preview of these products. Air Techniques launches new vacuum Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques has launched a new dry vacuum system and will feature it at GNYDM 2017. The Mojave
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A highlight of the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) will be the many products on display in the exhibit hall. Manufacturers, including Taub Products, Parkell, Dentsply Sirona, and more, are introducing new products. Read our preview here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, what is your practice’s gross production by dentist? Sikka Software’s Alitta Boechler writes that if the last four months of 2017 are anything
Up to 10% of your adult patients may have pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), including refractory masticatory muscle pain. If conservative therapies are not effective, is botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) an option? It is, according to a new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (November 2017, Vol. 75:11, pp. 2307-2315). Researchers from Boston found that 30% of patients using Botox-A found significant relief of their pain
Having sensitive teeth is not something to take lightly, especially if the right precautions are not being taken. Something as easy as drinking coffee or a fresh beverage can become the worst nightmare, until the point we can be afraid of doing these daily activities. If you’ve felt your teeth hurt before or are currently dealing with this, the following information might be helpful. What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? First, is
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with prehypertension who received scaling and root planing ultimately had blood pressure that measured more than 10 points lower than those who did not. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, more adults have dental benefit coverage, and fewer adults report cost as a barrier
How well do flowable composites hold up for restorations of noncarious cervical lesions, and are there differences in performance between them? Researchers previously reported that two types of these materials had similar results after 30 months. They now share longer-term findings. The study included patients who underwent simultaneous restorations of two noncarious cervical lesions with different flowable composite materials: one with a modified conventional matrix composition and the other with
Sapphire Technology has introduced a new line of composite instruments. The SGS sapphire-tipped composite instruments line consists of 1.5- and 2.0-mm instruments. They are highly machined and polished, and the instruments are virtually nonporous for reduced adhesion and pullback during composite placement, according to the company. The sapphire tips are one magnitude of hardness below that of a diamond, so they will not degrade or pit because of autoclave sterilization,
Why do fillings fail, and does the type of material used matter? A new study found similar results with composite resin and amalgam but that smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol, as well as genetics, may affect success. These findings suggest that genetics could be used to personalize treatment in the future. The researchers investigated the five-year success of both types of fillings in patients and if genetic variation was related
Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with prehypertension who received scaling and root planing ultimately had blood pressure that measured more than 10 points lower than those who did not. Jun Tao, MD, PhD. Image courtesy of the American Heart Association. This was the first time a study linked intensive periodontal treatment alone to reduced
In October 2016, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs collaborated to develop appropriate use criteria for prescribing prophylactic antibiotics in managing patients with orthopedic implants who were undergoing dental procedures. Tom Viola, RPh. However, more than a year later, the use of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental treatment for preventing prosthetic joint replacement infection remains one of the most hotly contested issues in
