How much do your patients know about dental implants? Not as much as you may think. A new study found that 1 in 4 people in the general population has never heard of dental implants and that two-thirds of patients think implants consist of porcelain. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) asked more than 100 patients at two of the school’s dental clinics about their implant knowledge. They hope their
Distributor Dental Axess has signed an agreement to bring Structo’s dental 3D printers to the U.S. and other regions. Structo designs, develops, and builds 3D printers for dental applications using a proprietary liquid crystal mask stereolithography (MSLA) technology, allowing its printers to achieve faster speeds than conventional stereolithography printers, according to the company. The Singapore-based company also manufactures control systems, software, and photopolymer materials. Dental Axess is an independent distributor
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Should arginine be in your armamentarium? Previous studies have found that caries-free individuals have higher arginine levels in their saliva than those with caries and that using toothpaste containing the amino acid improves oral bacterial composition. Now new research suggests that arginine may play an important role in keeping oral biofilms healthy and preventing caries. Learn more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, can a device really
CAD/CAM blocks have evolved considerably in terms of materials, shade, and durability. But how well do different kinds of blocks stand up to professional dental prophylaxis? Researchers conducted a study to see how the equivalent of one year of prophylaxis affected the surface gloss and roughness of both resin composite and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate CAD/CAM blocks. Overall, polishing with a prophylactic paste led to what they called a “significant reduction”
Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are manifestations of chronic inflammation. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. Periodontitis is an advanced stage of gum disease in which the gums are infected and the bone surrounding the teeth is breaking down leading to tooth loss and spread of infection. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders, including high blood pressure, increased belly fat, high blood triglyceride, low blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and increased blood sugar.
The American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) has recognized Robert James Bray, DDS, by creating a biomedical research award in his name. Numerous dentists, Align Technology, and others came together to create the Robert James Bray Biomedical Research Award in honor of Dr. Bray, who is a past president of both the AAO and its foundation. Dr. Bray is currently the AAOF National Planned Giving chair and runs six orthodontic offices in
A California State Assembly bill that would have required three practitioners to be present when a child younger than age 7 was undergoing anesthesia in a dental office has been put on hold, while a separate Senate bill on the same topic supported by the California Dental Association (CDA) is advancing in that state’s Legislature. The California State Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee approved Senate Bill 501 (SB
3Shape has launched a new version of its CAD software for dental labs. The Dental System 2017 software includes new treatment workflows, technology to make scanning more efficient, and improvements to the core design tools, according to the company.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, One of the most important ways to build revenue while building patient trust is a periodic or comprehensive oral evaluation. But many practices do not keep track of how many of these exams they conduct each month. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the long-term totals of these exams. How does your practice measure up? Find out here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, a Nebraska dentist
First and foremost, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the health, safety, and welfare of children are our top priorities, and our deepest sympathies are with the families who have tragically lost a child because of an accidental sedation or anesthesia incident. We recognize that the goal of the “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” July 9 TV segment, “Children at Risk? Kids and Sedation at the Dentist’s Office”
CAD/CAM-fabricated implant-supported single crowns made from lithium disilicate and paired with zirconia implants have proved to be successful in clinical studies. But how well do they hold up over the longer term and compare with other options? A new study reports results over a five-year follow-up period. Researchers followed up annually with patients who received this treatment to determine implant survival rates and patient satisfaction, as well as how this
Ivoclar Vivadent has named two new executive vice presidents for its North American operations. Chris Holden has been appointed executive vice president — chief administrative officer. Holden will be responsible for marketing, technology, Canadian operations, and other departments. Sarah Anders has been appointed executive vice president — chief sales officer. Anders will be responsible for sales in the U.S. and Canada.
