Report questions treatment in Texas toddler’s death

A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless steel crowns on such a young child. The child, Daisy Lynn Torres, died on March 29, 2016, from “complications of anesthesia while being treated for dental caries” at Austin Children’s Dentistry, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office told HuangshanDental.com. The girl was being treated by

Study: CAMBRA accurately predicts caries development

Kids who are designated as high risk for caries according to the caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) approach often end up developing the disease, according to a new study. The finding shows that CAMBRA appears to be an accurate prediction model for at least some populations. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry looked at electronic CAMBRA risk assessments for more than 3,000 children

Where to Find the Best Implant Dentist in Los Algodones

You have been aware of your dental needs for a few months, now it’s time to take care of them. However, getting dental implants in the States is expensive, but you have an option, you can travel to the city of Los Algodones, Mexico. Mexico is one of the most visited countries when talking about medical tourism. Some of the reasons why Los Algodones, Mexico has become the capital of

Dentures in Mexico: Reviews and Prices in Algodones

If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth or most of them, whether, from tooth decay, an injury, or gum disease, there are several methods for replacing missing teeth that will benefit your appearance and your health. Dentures are replacing missing teeth that will improve your appearance and smile, plus they can help you eat and speak more comfortably. Are you worried about how you’d look with one? Don’t. Today’s

Week in Review: Dental tourism; 3 reasons some stress is healthy; and an IRS proposal

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they’ve received good care and saved thousands on expensive dental treatment by traveling abroad, but the ADA warns it could end up costing patients more if problems arise later. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. A little stress can sharpen your mind and generate health benefits, writes stress management

Komet expands line of ceramic cutters

Komet USA has expanded its line of ceramic cutters to work on large, soft-acrylic surfaces. The large-diameter K251GSQ.HP.060 cutter is suited for work on soft acrylics and other materials that can clog nonceramic instruments, the company said. It is good for working on soft-denture relines, artificial gingiva, positioners, and athletic mouthguards. Komet offers ceramic cutters with its GSQ or ACR toothing for shaping, trimming, and cutting.

Study: Dentin shows vitamin D deficiency of earlier civilizations

Researchers from Canada have discovered that tooth dentin is permanently altered when the body is deficient of vitamin D. The researchers from McMaster University in Ontario found that permanent microscopic abnormalities form in the tooth’s dentin layers when the body lacks vitamin D, creating a record like tree rings that can be analyzed later. The finding, which was published in the Journal of Archaeological Science (July 18, 2016), can provide

Study: Can lithium silicate ceramic crowns hold up?

Lithium silicate ceramic has many advantages for aesthetic and minimally invasive restorations. But what factors influence the success or failure of these crowns? Researchers from Germany researched how this material held up for up to five years in a study published in the Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics (June 2016, Vol. 8:3, pp. 194-200). “Heat-pressed and adhesively bonded single-tooth crowns made from the second-generation lithium disilicate perform clinically excellent,” wrote Drs.

Across the border: Dental tourism grows, especially for pricey procedures

Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they’ve received good care and saved thousands on expensive dental treatment by traveling abroad, but the ADA warns it could end up costing patients more if problems arise when they get home. When Ralph Grosswald and his partner, Terri Heeter, of Santa Fe, NM, needed extensive, expensive dental work, friends told them about

Second Opinion: Ga. must correct dental care disparities

More than 58% of Georgia’s children — about 1.5 million youngsters — qualify for public dental benefits through the state’s Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs, according to a new study by the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Unfortunately, of the 3,872 licensed dentists providing provide preventive services in Georgia, just 337 — 8.7% — accept public insurance for children, according to InsureKidsNow.gov. Nicoleta Serban, PhD. Research conducted by

5 things to look for in a dental lab

One thing I always have to know is where the products I am supplying to my patients are coming from. When you have the confidence to know you are delivering the best product, from a state-of-the-art lab, 100% produced in the U.S. with the most advanced technology in the market, it is a good feeling. Jason Watts, DMD. Image courtesy of MedPro Dental. I recently spent the day in the

Amway to offer PerioPredict to employees

Marketing company Amway will offer PerioPredict by Interleukin Genetics to its U.S. employees. The periodontal disease risk test will become available to about 5,000 Amway employees in September as part of a new employee benefits plan. Employees will also be able to use Interleukin’s patient engagement platform that provides personalized content.