Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco

The California Dental Association’s CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. CDA Presents 2016 was no different, as thousands of dentists and other practitioners attended the continuing education sessions, walked the exhibit hall, and talked with their peers and colleagues. HuangshanDental.com was there, bringing you exclusive video and coverage. Exclusive video Filmed at Moscone Center in San Francisco, HuangshanDental.com spoke with

Insulin resistance is a risk factor for perio disease

People with insulin resistance are more likely to have severe periodontitis than people without insulin resistance, according a new study. The authors found that insulin resistance can be considered a risk factor for periodontal disease, even for people with a normal weight. Researchers from South Korea and the U.S. studied the health records of nearly 6,000 South Koreans to see if insulin resistance corresponded to the severity of periodontal disease.

Dentalpoint launches implant in U.S.

Swiss manufacturer Dentalpoint has announced that the company’s metal-free dental implant is now available in the U.S. The Zeramex P6 is a two-piece, screw-retained, metal-free implant that combines the benefits of zirconia and titanium implants, according to the company.

Dos and don’ts for production growth: Help patients say ‘yes’ to implants

It seems that most patients now know about dental implants and have at least a basic understanding of why they’re better than alternative treatments in most cases. Yet the cost still stands as a formidable barrier. In conversations with friends, through online searches, and sometimes even from their dentists, many patients have concluded that, great as implants are, they’re out of the question. For their sake (and yours), you should

Week in Review: Lip augmentation and patient communication? Also, resin cement studies and SDF

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Patient communication has been a theme this week on HuangshanDental.com, as we’ve featured columns by Drs. Sheri Doniger, Alvin Danenberg, and Lisa Knowles on different aspects of the issue. As Dr. Doniger notes in her column, patients may not understand that seemingly unrelated situations, such as lip augmentation, may impact their oral healthcare. You can read her column here. Likewise, Dr. Danenberg learned that sometimes a simple question during

Restoratives Insider: Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

Dear Restoratives Insider, Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and reduce caries? Can this addition also alter the structure of these biofilms? A new study looks at this potential innovation. Read our Insider Exclusive. In other Restoratives Community news, what is the best combination of resin/ceramic CAD/CAM materials with adhesive resin cements? Is it better to go with

3M donates sealant kits to ADA Foundation

3M will donate 3,000 sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to be used during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program. As each introductory sealant kit allows about 140 applications, more than 400,000 treatments will be placed as a result of the donation, according to the foundation.

Do resin cements affect CAD/CAM materials?

What’s the best combination of resin-ceramic CAD/CAM materials with adhesive resin cements? Is it better to go with self-etch or etch-and-rinse cements? Researchers from Switzerland set out to answer that question for two resin-ceramic CAD/CAM materials: Lava Ultimate (3M ESPE) and Vita Enamic (Vita Zahnfabrik). “Considering the wide variety of cement types on the market and that a certain cement will already be in use by dental practitioners when they

Are you asking your patients this critical question?

I learned something very important the other day. I had the opportunity earlier this year to attend a two-day continuing education course. The subject matter was enlightening, and the techniques I learned took me way outside of my box. All this was great. I love to be challenged. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. However, I learned one simple thing at the start of the seminar that was even more critical than all

Directa Dental acquires Parkell

Dental materials manufacturer Directa Dental Group has acquired dental supply maker Parkell. Directa Dental CEO Henric Karsk stated the acquisition will help the company expand to key market segments. Karen Mitchell, Parkell’s CEO, will remain as president. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

3D Systems launches new surgical planning software

3D printing company 3D Systems has introduced Jaw in a Day, an addition to its virtual surgical planning (VSP) product line. The product allows surgeons to place a provisional dental prosthesis during full jaw and dental reconstruction, eliminating the need for multiple procedures. Through 3D Systems’ VSP Reconstruction service, practitioners work with engineers to create patient-specific surgical plans and guides. The company will showcase Jaw in a Day in its

Study: Resin cements can change the color of ceramics

Resin cements can change the translucency, color, and shade of high-translucent ceramics, according to a new study in the Journal of Applied Oral Science. Dentists usually pick a ceramic shade based solely on the shade of adjacent teeth. However, the final color of the restoration depends on a combination of the underlying tooth structure and resin cement layer, according to researchers from Brazil. The team found that a darker underlying