Dr. Ed Zuckerberg to speak at AAID meeting

Ed Zuckerberg, DDS, will present the closing keynote address at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) 2016 Annual Educational Conference in New Orleans in late October. His presentation, “Social Media Marketing for Dentists — What You Need to Know Now,” will be Saturday, October 29, beginning at 11:00 a.m., according to the AAID. Dr. Zuckerberg practices part-time in Palo Alto, CA, while also lecturing on technology integration, social media, marketing,

Week in Review: Antibiotic prescriptions; digital integration; and Summerhays interview

Dear HuangshanDental.com Member, In their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a complex case in which a patient died after a root canal and antibiotic prescription. The use of antibiotics in root canal therapy often generates considerable discussion. This tragic case will add to those discussions. Read more here. Also on HuangshanDental.com this week, today’s dental landscape is being influenced and shaped by the integration of

Curaprox releases charcoal toothpaste

Adding to the charcoal-based product trend, Curaprox USA is releasing Black Is White, a charcoal toothpaste that whitens teeth, according to the company. The toothpaste removes stains on teeth using charcoal, which absorbs colored particles. The toothpaste comes without the abrasive agents, such as chalk, silicates, or bentonite, that other whitening toothpastes use. It also is free of bleaching agents, including peroxide. “This novel and natural way of whitening your

Dental Bridge or Implants – Which One Is the Best for You

If you have lost one or more teeth, it’s probable that you want to fill that gap in your smile. There’s no doubt about it, everyone prefers to have a mouth full of strong teeth. The question that becomes present when you’re in this situation is: “what dental treatment should I choose?” To help you with this, here we share with you everything you need to know about dental bridges

Ga. MLP bill fails

A Georgia midlevel provider (MLP) bill that would have allowed dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist failed to make it to a vote. Because of support from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Georgia Dental Association, many thought the bill would pass. However, the Georgia House of Representative’s Rules Committee blocked the bill, HB 684, on February 29, according to an

Chicago Midwinter 2016: Highlights

The 151st Midwinter Meeting concluded in Chicago on Saturday, February 27. Almost 30,000 attendees, including almost 7,000 dentists and more than 7,000 hygienists and assistants, came to the conference. Our latest slideshow from the meeting highlights some of the new products, atmosphere, and events. Our editorial coverage will continue into next week. .slideBox { background-color : #ffcc00; } .slideCaption { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style:italic; text-align:left; padding:4px; } .photoCredit

Planmeca’s ProModel used in facial transplant procedure

Finnish dental imaging technology developer Planmeca’s ProModel package was part of the first facial tissue transplant in a Nordic country. Planmeca ProModel helps clinicians design and create patient-specific implants, surgical guides, and skull models from cone-beam CT and CT images, according to the firm. The procedure was conducted earlier this year at the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa in Finland. It took 21 hours and consisted of transplanting the

Chicago Midwinter 2016: 5 ways to prepare for a medical emergency

Does your office have a written plan in case of a medical emergency? If not, now is a great time to implement one, according to a well-attended session on emergencies at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. Despite your best efforts as a dental professional, medical emergencies can still happen, and the best time to prepare for one is before it occurs. At the meeting, Theodore Passineau, JD, a medical

Delta Dental foundation donates $4.6M for Minn. dental clinic

The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has donated $4.6 million to help build a new dental clinic at the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis. The Delta Dental Oral Health Center at HCMC is part of a new $220.8 million clinic and specialty building. The grant will fund in-clinic dental services for highly complex patients at the center, according to the foundation. The clinic will treat 85% of HCMC’s dental

Ultradent launches universal ceramic finishing system

Ultradent Products has released the Jiffy universal finishing system for high-strength ceramics. The system allows adjustors and polishers to work interchangeably on porcelain, lithium disilicate, and zirconia, according to the company. There is no need to purchase multiple components with the kit (extra- or intraoral), and the system provides a smooth, high-gloss finish on ceramic restorations. Its universal application also takes away the need for multiple grinders and polishers. The

Carestream Dental announces oral health summit

The Global Oral Health Summit, hosted by Carestream Dental, is a new comprehensive educational event that brings dental, orthodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals together. It will be held November 10-13, 2016, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The summit takes the place of Carestream Dental’s three separate Users’ Meetings of the past and is open to all oral healthcare professionals, both doctors and staff. It will also include

Legal Cases: Antibiotic-related colitis leading to death

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world. The patient, a 35-year-old stockbroker and father of two teenagers, presented to his general dentist with