The U.S. is mostly hitting its oral health goals from the Healthy People 2020 initiative on improving population health in the country, according to a new review. The Health People 2020 Midcourse Review found that dental treatment and preventive services have by and large increased for U.S. children and adults over the last decade. The Healthy People Initiative originated from a 1979 report from the U.S. surgeon general on health
Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for adult patients with severe dental anxiety. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer? Researchers from Japan wanted to answer that question, recognizing that these patients will likely need to be sedated for future treatment to take place. They published their research in Anesthesia Progress (Winter 2016, Vol. 63:4, pp. 175-180). “We, therefore, performed a crossover study to
Zimmer Biomet has appointed a new president of the company’s Americas region. Robert Delp will replace Stuart Kleopfer as the compay’s president for the region. Delp was previously vice president of U.S. sales for Zimmer Biomet, while Kleopfer came to the company during Zimmer’s $14 billion acquisition of Biomet, which was completed in June 2015.
3Shape has added Ormco’s Damon System bracket library to its orthodontic software. Users can virtually place the Damon brackets on a digital model using 3Shape’s indirect bonding solution within the orthodontic software. The indirect bonding solution was designed to help orthodontists and lab technicians accurately place brackets.
Dentovations’ oral care whitening brand Luster Premium White has been sold to deodorant company French Transit. Luster Premium White products include the Smile Illuminator instant whitening kit and the Two-Minute White system. These products are distributed in more than 25,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. French Transit sells 25 deodorant products in more than 40 countries, according to the company.
Ultrasonic scaling of titanium (Ti) implants releases particles that not only vary by surface type but aggravate peri-implantitis, according to a new study. Researchers from Israel investigated whether ultrasonic scaling of dental implants done to manage peri-implantitis releases titanium particles that may induce inflammation and osteolysis. They also explored whether the response of the implants varied based on the amount of surface roughening. “The results of this study confirm the
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Shulkin, MD, as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Shulkin, an internist, is currently serving as VA undersecretary of health, where he leads the VA’s healthcare system, which serves nearly 9 million veterans each year. In addition to his government work, Dr. Shulkin has served in various leadership positions at medical centers, academic institutions, and a business. His previous
Dear DrBicuspid Member, In 1879, the manufacturers of Listerine claimed the antiseptic mouthwash could cure gonorrhea. Almost 140 years later, the findings of a new study indicate that this claim just might be true. Researchers found that rinsing with Listerine significantly reduced the prevalence in the mouth and throat of the bacteria that cause the sexually transmitted infection. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, is the way you
While amalgam, zinc oxide eugenol, or mineral trioxide aggregate are often used as filling materials for apical sealing in root canal therapy, is one better than another? Researchers from China undertook a literature review to weigh the evidence behind the materials. While a number of clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different materials for retrograde filling in root canals, at no point has the
Being a dentist is again the best job in the U.S., according to the list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Being a dentist was the second-best job in 2016 and the best job in 2015. This year, orthodontist came in fifth, after leading the rankings in 2016, and dental hygienist came in at No. 32. The number of jobs for dentists will
Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has announced that Michael K. Lowe will step down as CEO, and it has raised $15 million in new equity financing. Lowe will be replaced on an interim basis by the company’s chief financial officer, Kelly Enos, as the company seeks a new CEO. The company also announced it has raised $15 million in a round of series C financing. The Houston-based company makes AcceleDent,
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an $8.45 million Medicaid fraud case settlement with a Texas dental company and its affiliated practices. Dental firm MB2 Dental Solutions and 19 pediatric dental practices affiliated with the company have agreed to pay the U.S. and the Texas Medicaid program to resolve Medicaid fraud allegations. The case against the company alleged that for six years, from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2014,
