Researchers test nickel-titanium file safety limits

With endodontic files, reciprocating mechanisms are claimed to improve cyclic resistance and fatigue by reversing the rotation direction for short periods of time. It is also claimed that this helps avoid torsional failure. Researchers wanted to see if these claims held up for two nickel-titanium files. They compared the safety limits and torsional resistances of two files, the WaveOne Gold and the WaveOne (both Dentsply Sirona Endodontics) while using the

A New Step for

For more than 30 years, has been working everyday to give their patients the dental services they deserve. Now, with two clinics in town and with 28 chairs available, we´re the largest dental clinic in the area. Thanks to ’s decades of expertise, specialized staff and certified doctors around 9,000 patients recovered their smile the past year, and we could not be happier to see that we´re helping people have

Week in Review: Small-group growth | Increasing diversity | Making the HPV talk easier

Dear DrBicuspid Member, According to Zachary Hoard, JD, the interest in creating a small-group practice or dental service organization (DSO) has never been higher. He knows this because he is a lawyer who advises entrepreneurial dentists every day on the benefits, and roadblocks, to practice expansion and DSO formation. He talks with HuangshanDental.com about these topics and how you can participate. Read more here. You hear about the changing demographics

Can ultrasound accurately measure periodontal pockets?

Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can another measurement method offer more consistent results? Researchers reported that photoacoustic imaging might offer an alternative in a presentation on July 26 at the 2018 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego used photoacoustic imaging and a contrast agent to measure pocket depths in swine models. This

Aspen Dental, Align Technology sign scanner deal

Aspen Dental Management has agreed to equip all Aspen U.S. locations with an Align Technology iTero Element intraoral scanner. The multiyear agreement enables an end-to-end digital workflow in all Aspen Dental locations. Aspen practices will now have an enhanced ability to perform orthodontia services, lower lab fees, reduced usage of impression material, and quicker completion time for crown and bridge cases, according to Aspen Dental Management. Aspen Dental has nearly

Heartland Dental, Align Technology sign iTero deal

Dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental has agreed to equip all of its U.S. locations with an Align Technology iTero Element intraoral scanner. The multiyear agreement is the dental industry’s largest scanner deployment and investment, according to Heartland Dental. Heartland Dental has more than 850 locations in 35 U.S. states. This is the second recent agreement between Align Technology and a large DSO, as the company recently announced a similar

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

When I’m in conversation with my colleagues, my team, and my patients, I remind them not to believe everything they hear — no, I’m not talking about politics. Many truths that are often accepted as dogma may turn out to be myths. Some truths are accidental misstatements. Others are outright lies. Sometimes, truths that we believed to be true in the past have been scientifically proven to be untrue today.

Align Technology reports increased Q2 revenues, shipments

Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2018. For the quarter (end-June 30), the company reported net revenues of $490.3 million, up 37.5% from $356.5 million from the same quarter in 2017. The company also reported that shipments of its clear-aligner product totaled 302,685 for the quarter, compared with 231,890 from the same period in 2017. The company’s net profit for the

Hu-Friedy launches new polishing powder

Hu-Friedy has launched a new powder for use with its Air-Flow therapy polishing system. The Air-Flow Plus powder removes biofilm from surfaces while eliminating light to moderate stains. The 14-micron particle size makes the powder suitable for enamel, dentine, soft tissues, and more, according to Hu-Friedy.

InnSoft releases new orthodontic record-sharing software

InnSoft has introduced its new Ortho Share 3D software. The software is designed for importing, managing, and sharing patient records such as photos, radiographs, and 3D models in a searchable database. The software can help organize and export 2D and 3D data and plan treatment. The software also aids in communication with patients, other offices, and insurance companies, according to InnSoft.

New AAP survey results can help educate dentists, consumers

A third of people eat after they’ve finished their nighttime teeth-cleaning routine, according to the findings of a new survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). This and other results from the survey help the academy learn how people are actually caring for their mouths and help inform members about patient care needs, according to AAP President Steven Daniel, DDS. Steven Daniel, DDS, is the president of the American

5 Habits That Cause Crooked Teeth

Have you ever looked at someone and noticed that their smile is perfect just for the fact that their teeth are perfectly aligned? People with crooked teeth tend to compare their smiles to other people´s, and it´s ok. Who wouldn´t want a perfect smile, right? The truth is, that having crooked teeth is actually more common than not having it, and as you may know, it´s totally fixable. But what