New products: Crest adds to whitening toothpaste line

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has introduced a new whitening toothpaste collection. Crest 3D Whitening Therapy toothpastes. Image courtesy of Crest. Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy line contains an Enamel Care toothpaste and a Sensitivity Care toothpaste. Both toothpastes contain sodium fluoride and silica to repair weakened enamel and whiten teeth. The Sensitivity Care toothpaste also contains potassium nitrate to help soothe sensitivity pain, according to the company. The toothpastes

The truth about implementing CAMBRA

Drilling and filling may temporarily remove caries, but conventional dentistry doesn’t address the underlying mechanisms that lead to the disease in the first place. That’s why the profession has slowly begun to embrace prevention measures, such as caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA). Gwendolyn Essex, RDH, EdD. Because CAMBRA is so different from traditional, repair-focused dentistry, implementing it in your office requires a serious commitment from everyone on the dental

Los Algodones Mexico: The Safest Place to Travel in 2023

Mexico is a very popular country for tourists from all around the world; we are a country with a rich culture, filled with beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and warm and friendly people. Just as there are people looking to spend a relaxing vacation in Mexico, there are a lot of dental tourists who visit this country in search of excellent services. Mexico is one of the main destinations for dental

How peri-implant disease is evolving

How prevalent is peri-implant disease? And what are its pathogenesis and risk factors, as well as the best ways to diagnosis and treat it? An expert on inflammation and regeneration offered practical device on the changing facets of this increasingly common condition. Mark Reynolds, DDS, PhD, spoke on peri-implant disease. Mark Reynolds, DDS, PhD, a professor and dean of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, spoke to

Western Dental acquires 14 Calif. practices

Western Dental has acquired Kids Dental Kare, a provider of pediatric dental services in 14 California cities. Kids Dental Kare was established in 1994 in Southern California. Western Dental and its affiliated Brident Dental & Orthodontics clinics operate more than 245 oral health clinics in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.

Endodontics Insider: Rotary better than manual instruments for retreatment

Dear Endodontics Insider, Researchers tested two rotary instruments and one manual file side by side to see which was able to remove the most residual filling material after failed endodontic therapy. The comparison resulted in a striking clinical preference. Read our Insider Exclusive. In other Endodontics Community news, do newer instruments for preparing root canals induce small dentinal defects that can lead to root fractures, or have improvements in nickel

Second Opinion: It’s time to extend CHIP

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) runs out of federal funding on September 30, leaving Congress with only a few weeks to ensure that nearly 9 million children maintain their medical and dental coverage. This is troubling news for children, families, and dental professionals. Without federal support and with state budgets already determined for 2018, state CHIP programs will have limited funding to take them through the coming months. Some states

Treatment planning is key for practice growth

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Sonia Leziy, DDS, spoke at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2017 meeting in San Francisco about the most important innovations in recent years to her periodontal and prosthodontic group practice. She covered topics that included treatment planning in implant dentistry and the use of digital technology in her practice. “Look at the fundamentals of a treatment plan before you treat,”

The Causes and Cures for Bad Breath

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a condition wherein every breath you exhale has a pungent or unpleasant odor that typically originates from your mouth and caused by poor oral hygiene. Halitosis can be a chronic condition or something that occasionally happens. You might be asking yourself, “How do I cure bad breath?” Here’s what you need to know in regards to that. What Are the Symptoms of Bad

Week in Review: Patient treatment options; plus new CE courses and preparing for emergencies

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Are your patients balking at treatment presentation? If so, practice management consultant Jen Butler suggests giving your patients some choices. It may seem intuitive, but giving the patient the power to choose between treatment options may help your practice over time. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, five presentations from the 2017 Connecticut State Dental Association annual meeting are now available as continuing education (CE)

New-product highlights from CDA Presents 2017

The exhibition hall at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2017 meeting in San Francisco was split onto two floors, but that did not prevent the 20,000 attendees from seeing innovative, new products and systems. As part of our continuing coverage, HuangshanDental.com gives you a look at some of the new products from the exhibit floors. Education and training Komet debuts virtual reality training system Komet USA introduced its

Antibiotic guidelines for everyday dentistry

Dentists are on the front line in the war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, said Peter Jacobsen, DDS, PhD, at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2017 meeting in San Francisco. During his presentation, he provided guidelines for writing safe and effective antibiotic prescriptions for everyday dentistry. In his well-attended lecture, Dr. Jacobsen outlined what types of antibiotics work best for dentistry and emphasized the importance of measured antibiotic prescribing. “We’re trying