Orthocaps aligners get FDA clearance

Rocky Mountain Orthodontics (RMO) has announced that the Orthocaps clear aligners have received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Orthocaps aligners are manufactured by Ortho Caps of Hamm, Germany, and are exclusively distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Rocky Mountain Orthodontics. The aligner system uses different day- and nighttime devices to improve treatment efficiency and reduce tray replacement costs. Preformed attachments also come with

Pittsburgh dentist killed in synagogue shooting

Richard Gottfied, DMD, was among those killed on October 27 in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Dr. Gottfried practiced in Pittsburgh with his wife, Margaret Durachko, DMD. Dr. Gottfriend, who was 65, was planning to retire in the upcoming months, according to a report in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Eleven people were killed during the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation.

Week in Review: Titanium and peri-implantitis | Responsible ownership | Easing kids’ dental pain

Dear DrBicuspid Member, While you might know that titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant remains unclear. To learn more, researchers examined the titanium contained in tissue from patients with severe peri-implantitis. Read more here. We’re pleased to bring you an excerpt from Alex Zlatin’s new book Responsible Dental Ownership. Zlatin, a consultant and the

How much titanium does peri-implantitis tissue contain?

Titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, but the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant with this condition has remained unclear. To learn more, researchers examined the titanium contained in tissue from patients with severe peri-implantitis. The investigators analyzed biopsy contents from patients with peri-implantitis and control subjects with periodontitis. They found that both types of tissue contained metal fragments but only

2018’s Best Events in Los Algodones

Los Algodones is a small town that has been growing day by day without losing its authentic charm. Its popularity would not be possible without the thousands of visitors that come to Los Algodones every year. As a way of saying “Thank you”, Los Algodones offers great events to its visitors, and if you’ve been at Los Algodones sometime, you should know how fun and amazing these events are. We

Align Technology reports increased revenues, shipments for Q3

Medical device company Align Technology has reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the third quarter of 2018. For the quarter (end-September 30), the company reported net revenues of $505.3 million, up 31.2% from $385.3 million from the same quarter in 2017. Net profit for the third quarter was $100.9 million, up from $82.6 million in the same period of 2017. The company also reported that shipments of its clear-aligner product totaled 319,345

Nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may dull pulpitis pain in kids

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. Pain management for irreversible pulpitis in children’s permanent teeth can be difficult, but it is also essential, according to the authors, led by Papimon Chompu-inwai, DDS, from the Division of

New product: Shofu launches nanohybrid composite

Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental has launched a new bioactive nanohybrid composite. Beautiful Flow Plus X bioactive nanohybrid composite. Image courtesy of Shofu Dental. The Beautifil Flow Plus X is intended for direct anterior and posterior restorations. The composite contains the company’s bioactive Giomer technology, a bioactive surface prereacted glass ionomer (S-PRG) filler that releases and recharges six ions to inhibit plaque formation, minimize hypersensitivity, neutralize acid, and release

New ADA policy discourages direct-to-consumer lab services

The ADA has announced a new policy that discourages direct-to-consumer dental lab services because of the potential for irreversible harm to patients. The association notes that the traditional role of a dental laboratory is to manufacture prosthetics and devices at the direction of a dentist. However, some laboratories are now offering to sell such products directly to consumers. The concern is that bypassing the dentist eliminates a key quality control

3Shape gets new FDA clearance for ortho workflow

3Shape has received new 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Ortho System clear-aligner workflow. The Ortho System workflow is part of the company’s Clear Aligner Studio software, so U.S. dentists can now use the software to design and produce orthodontic clear aligners. The FDA previously cleared the most recent version of the software in early 2018 as well as some design features in 2017.

New product: Ormco debuts appliance design system

Orthodontic technology company Ormco has introduced a new digital design and custom appliance treatment system. The Insignia Twin system helps practitioners determine patients’ smile design, for which custom brackets, wires, and placement guides are then manufactured.

Sonendo acquires endo software firm

Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has acquired TDO Software, the maker of The Digital Office (TDO) endodontic practice management software. TDO Founder and President Gary Carr, DDS, will continue to lead the division, and TDO Software will remain a separate entity, according to Sonendo. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.