Dietary sugars are the major cause of tooth decay, as research such as this article in the Journal of Dental Research suggests (October 2015, Vol. 94:10, pp. 1341-1347). This isn’t news to you as a dentist. However, sugar causes more than rotten teeth. It is also a major cause of metabolic syndrome, which is the precursor to many chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Solmetex has introduced a new amalgam separator. The NXT Hg5 amalgam separator is International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 11143-certified and comes with a recycling and compliance program that meets the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements. The separator accommodates up to 10 operatories, according to the company.
The importance of oral hygiene during childhood cannot be overstated. Even though many babies don’t start getting teeth until they’re 6 months old, you should establish good habits on your tyke early on. While some might argue that dental care for children isn’t necessary because milk teeth are supposed to be temporary, you still need to instill good habits from your child so that he doesn’t end up losing his
If you’ve got loose teeth, then you’re probably in need of deep cleaning in order to resolve it. Ditto when it comes to advanced gum disease bordering on periodontitis. A diagnosis of mild to severe gum disease calls for a deep dental cleaning intervention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 64 million adults in the U.S.A. suffer from gum disease. The good news is that gum disease
Young Dental has introduced a new fluoride varnish product, the Varnish Pen. The pen is an all-in-one varnish delivery system that contains a single dose of 5% sodium fluoride varnish made with xylitol. The no-mix varnish formula is delivered directly from the applicator to the teeth and comes in multiple flavors. The Varnish Pen. Image courtesy of Young Dental.
Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that interact with bacteria to form some biofilms, potentially leading to a novel strategy to fight this disease. Researchers wanted to see if a particular enzyme was able to bind to certain proteins in the cell wall of the fungus Candida albicans, which is partially responsible
Orofacial Therapeutics’ QuickSplint oral appliance has received the CE Mark, allowing the company to market the product in Europe. QuickSplint is an interim appliance that shields teeth and dental work from parafunctional teeth clenching. It is designed to be worn by the patient at night for a period of up to four weeks.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Oral health policy for adults in long-term care facilities is a mess, according to a presentation by Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2017 World Congress. Mertz discussed the depth of the policy problem and how four states are trying to solve it. Learn more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every
Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has named David Josza as its new CEO. Josza previously served as the corporate vice president and general manager for Zimmer Biomet Dental. He succeeds Michael K. Lowe, who stepped down in January 2017. The Houston-based company makes AcceleDent, a hands-free, noninvasive device that uses SoftPulse technology to accelerate tooth and bone movement.
Brushing our teeth is something we do every day, but what about our toothpaste? Is the one we use the one we really need? Some people buy the most popular brand, others the one with a better price, but do we really know how is it helping our teeth? Whether you’re using paste for sensitive gums, stained teeth, cavities, and other conditions, it’s important to be informed about which type
In patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), what is the best treatment to prevent a relapse? While a so-called drug holiday is often recommended for patients with osteoporosis before BRONJ surgery, a new study finds that this discontinuation of the drug did not influence the likelihood of relapse. In fact, the surgery itself was the most frequent reason for relapse or need for additional surgery. The type of
Interleukin Genetics announced it will shut down and liquidate its assets pending shareholder approval in August. Interleukin is the creator of PerioPredict, a test that produces genetic data that can lower a patient’s systematic inflammatory burden to reduce the risk of periodontitis and other chronic diseases. The company has about $480,000 in cash and owes about $5.6 million, with an additional $245,000 in additional expenses as part of the liquidation