Study tests 2 zirconia materials for fracture resistance

The need for a stronger material for prosthetics led to the development of zirconia for crowns and fixed prosthetics. But how does this material hold up in wear and fracture tests? Researchers subjected two different monolithic zirconia materials to in vitro tests to find out. They subjected BruxZir (Glidewell Laboratories) and inCoris TZI (Dentsply Sirona) to more than 1 million chewing cycles to measure wear and fracture resistance. They reported that

How to Get a Dental Crown in One Day in Bangkok

Did you know that you could go to Bangkok and get a one-day dental crown at an incredible affordable price? The rate is very low compared to most countries even when you take into account the airfare to and from Thailand. Sure, if you have dental insurance you can have it done in your own country for free or for a significant discount, but not all people have good dental

Types of Dentures and How to Choose From Them

If you’re missing teeth and its surrounding tissues due to intentional extraction, accidental removal, or tooth decay, getting a denture is one of the best solutions to fill in those gaps. You can either avail of dentures that are removable (like what senior citizens choose) and can be placed into a glass of water – or you can get something more permanent that’s anchored unto your gums and jaw through

Week in Review: Distributors to settle 2016 lawsuit | Implants vs. dentures | Excellence Awards

Dear DrBicuspid Member, The dental industry’s biggest distributors are close to settling class-action litigation charging them with trying to freeze out competitors. While Benco Dental has already announced a settlement, two other companies, Henry Schein and Patterson Companies, stated separately that they have set aside millions of dollars in anticipation of the case being settled. Read more here. This class-action lawsuit was filed in 2016 with the settlements announced on

Aspen appoints new VP of orthodontic services

Aspen Dental Management has appointed David Galler, DMD, as its new senior vice president for orthodontic services. Dr. Galler practiced at Premier Dental Associates of Lower Manhattan in New York City before joining the dental service organization. He has treated more than 2,000 cases with clear-aligner therapy over the last 10 years, according to Aspen Dental Management. Aspen Dental has nearly 700 locations in 38 U.S. states.

CDC study: U.S. HPV vaccine rate increasing 5% annually

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers analyzed data from a 2017 immunization survey for almost 21,000 adolescents and historic data to estimate U.S. adolescent vaccination coverage. During 2016-2017, the percentage of those who received at least one dose of

New guidelines recommend optimal number of opioids

How many opioids should you prescribe following dental surgery? It depends on the procedure, according to a panel of dental experts from Johns Hopkins University. They recently published new prescribing guidelines for 14 types of dental procedures. William Bruhn, co-director of CORE. The guidelines, posted on the Center for Opioid Research and Education (CORE) website on August 14, recommend that dental professionals start by first prescribing acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen for

2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins

Nominations for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards are now being accepted, giving you the chance to tell us what products should be nominated for dentistry’s most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Dental Equipment Product, Best New Restoratives Material, Best New Toothpaste, and more. There are 11 categories in all: Best New CAD/CAM Product Best New Consumer Device Best New Dental Equipment Product Best New Dental Instrument (Rotary or

New product: GLO Science debuts autoclavable mouthpiece

GLO Science has introduced an autoclavable mouthpiece for use in chairside teeth-whitening treatments. The mouthpiece has the same patented heat and light acceleration technology as the company’s original mouthpiece. It has also been tested to exceed 25 autoclave cycles at 18 minutes each at 134° C. This means a practice can sterilize the mouthpiece in an autoclave and have it ready for the next patient, according to GLO Science.

Dentures vs. implants: Study weighs cost, quality of life

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants improve quality of life, but fixed partial dentures may prove more cost-effective over time. These findings come from a new study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of different treatments to replace missing lower molars. Researchers from Japan studied the long-term costs and quality of life for patients who received implants, fixed partial dentures, and removable partial dentures. They published their findings in BMC

New caries assessment method encompasses primary, permanent teeth

Existing caries assessment methods typically don’t account for decay in both primary and permanent teeth. Enter the Total Observed Caries Experience (TOCE) measure, which its creator says offers distinct benefits compared with other methods. The developer of TOCE proposes its use as an outcome measure in public health dentistry to assess community-based caries prevention. In a study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry (August 16, 2018), he compared

Implant access remains low, uneven despite growth in use

Dental implant use has grown substantially since 1999, and the prevalence among those missing at least one tooth could reach as high as 23% in 2026 in the U.S., according to a new study. At the same time, access is still low and remains greater among certain groups, the authors noted. The researchers examined data from 1999 through 2016 and determined that prevalence among adults missing at least one tooth