EverSmile has launched three oral care and cleaning products for patients with braces and clear aligners. The products include WhiteFoam, a patented foam cleaner that a patient applies to the inside of their aligner or tray, which is then worn in their mouth without soaking. The foam cleans the aligners, whitens teeth, and freshens breath. It can be used up to four times each day. OrthoFoam helps patients clean under
I have a pet peeve — professionals using their credentials to oversell products. They first present great information, but then they embellish it and sell a truckload of questionable products. I do understand that there are people who are sick and need help. I do believe that some of these people need a jumpstart to help their bodies get on the right track. Healthcare professionals dealing with these medical situations
Gordon Christensen, DDS, MDS, PhD, spoke about composite restorations at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During his well-attended lecture, Dr. Christensen gave his take on materials, procedures, and general restorative trends. He noted that composites tend to have a shorter life span than some other types of restorative materials, such as amalgam. However, when they are used correctly, composites can look good and work well. Below are five
Dear DrBicuspid Member, If you’re using wet wipes to disinfect surfaces, it may be time to rethink your infection-control product. Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD, named the best disinfectant products and strategies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, and wet wipes didn’t make the cut. Learn more here. I also want to highlight two other articles from our coverage of the recent Midwinter Meeting. A panel of dentists,
Do you have loads of problems with your teeth that won’t get covered by simple teeth fillings, orthodontics, single dental implantation, or false teeth? Then it might be time for you to avail of full mouth dental reconstruction or restoration. As its name implies, full mouth dental reconstruction involves rebuilding and/or replacing some or all of the teeth in a given patient’s mouth. It’s your best bet when it comes
Nurse practitioners can be well-positioned to provide preventive oral healthcare to young children in rural areas or from low socioeconomic households who are unable to see a dentist. However, their oral health knowledge varies. A new study examined what nurse practitioners know about pediatric oral health and what affects this. Researchers surveyed nurse practitioner members of a pediatric nurse association about their oral health education activities, knowledge of pediatric oral
Dental instrument and device manufacturer W&H Dentalwerk has acquired implant stability measurement developer Osstell. The acquisition strengthens W&H’s position in the oral implantology market. The companies had previously partnered in 2016 to launch a version of W&H’s Implantmed surgical device. The transaction price was not disclosed.
When you are confronted with a patient treatment dilemma, where do you turn for information to guide your treatment? Geoffrey A. Thompson, DDS, told attendees at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting that applying evidence-based dentistry (EBD) can help answer your treatment questions. Dr. Thompson defined evidence-based dentistry as the integration of relevant scientific evidence into an assessment of a clinical finding, which could be modified by clinical experience
If you’ve been wondering why should be your clinic of choice for your next dental vacation, in the following paragraphs we will give you 20 reasons you should consider at the moment of making a decision. We invite you to check them out! 1. Certified Clinics is a proud member of different organizations, which helps us validate the excellent quality services we offer. Some of these are the American Dental
The Center for Craniofacial & Dental Sleep Medicine (CFDSM) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Meridian PM oral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. The appliance stabilizes the lower jaw and trains a patient’s tongue to stay forward, maintaining a clear upper airway during sleep, according to the company. The Meridian PM oral appliance. Image courtesy of CFDSM.
HuangshanDental.com staff presented the 2017 Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and services. HuangshanDental.com Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards and National Sales Manager David Hurlbrink presented the trophies to the nine winning companies that attended the conference. Last fall, HuangshanDental.com readers submit product nominations for each of the 10 award categories, which are then voted on by the
Dear DrBicuspid Member, CHICAGO – Our coverage of the 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting continues today and into next week. With almost 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attending, the Chicago Midwinter Meeting is one of the largest annual dental meetings. We present a look at a busy first day of the meeting, covering new products, clinical and practice management presentation highlights, industry news, and more. Learn more here. What