New study compares properties of CAD/CAM composites

A study of various dental restorative CAD/CAM composites has found that lithium disilicate glass ceramic had the highest flexural strength, but all the materials were found to be satisfactory in terms of their mechanical and optical properties. Overall, the German researchers found that CAD/CAM composites presented moderate flexural strength and high translucency, as well as exhibited antagonist-friendly behavior. On the materials side, they reported that glass ceramic demonstrated the most

Week in Review: Pregnant women and oral healthcare

Dear DrBicuspid Member, More than 75% of pregnant women experience an oral health problem, according to a new Cigna survey of pregnant women and new mothers. The survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ article here. Most of your patients may be unaware that they may have periodontal disease, but some

New campaign educates about oral health and diabetes

Colgate has partnered with the American Diabetes Association and former NSync member Joey Fatone to help raise awareness about the link between oral health and diabetes with the 30 Days of Laughter campaign. The digital campaign includes videos, social media posts, and apps to make the diabetes community laugh while also educating about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The campaign will be using #30DaysofLOL on social media.

Collagen Matrix to participate in FDA learning program

Collagen Matrix announced that the company has been selected to participate in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Experiential Learning Program (ELP). The program is designed to provide the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) review staff with real-world experience in the design, manufacture, and use of medical devices, according to the company. Collagen Matrix’s site visit proposal was selected for this year’s ELP training in response

Pet’s Dental Health – Everything You Need to Know

How often do you think about your pet’s dental health? Probably not as much as you should. Your pets can also develop dental sufferings like bad breath, gum disease, bleeding gums, etc. And just like us, dental diseases on your pets can affect their overall health. That is why today we share with you everything you need to know about your pet’s dental health. Don’t forget that healthy teeth mean

U.S. federal court rules in favor of ClearCorrect over ITC

A U.S. federal court has ruled in favor of ClearCorrect in a case involving digital data, noting that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) does not have authority over the data. The case has implications that could affect how the Internet is regulated. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is the latest in a three-year patent infringement dispute involving ClearCorrect and the ITC. Since

Is Flossing Really Necessary?

is the largest dental clinic in Los Algodones, Mexico. In addition to offering visitors professional dental care, our staff constantly offers dental advice to our visitors. We are sure that the following might sound familiar: You visit the dentist, either for a normal checkup or a more specific dental procedure, everything is ok until your dentist asks, “how often do you floss?” If you say not that often, or at

America’s ToothFairy holds online fundraising auction

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health (NCOHF) is holding a virtual ball and online auction through November 16. Prizes include dental equipment and products for up to 50% off, including the following: A Schick dental system from Sirona Pentamix Lite automatic mixing unit from 3M ESPE Pioneer Elite laser from Patterson Dental Over the Shoulder Practice Observation Day & Dinner with Sheets, Paquette & Wu Dental Practice M11 UltraClave automatic

Survey: Many pregnant women don’t visit the dentist

More than 75% of pregnant women experience an oral health problem, according to a new Cigna survey of pregnant women and new mothers. The survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems. The researchers cited cost as one of the main reasons why pregnant women do not visit the dentist, and they found that women without insurance

5 Ways to Get Children to Brush and Floss

Getting children to brush and floss daily can be a hard task. It seems like they hate everything that has something to do with their dental health. But the importance of oral hygiene in children is invaluable. It’s not just about taking care of their teeth, but about creating habits that stay with them. To make this task easier, we share with you 5 ways to get children to take

ADA 2015: Weekend highlights

WASHINGTON, DC – A fall weekend found thousands of dentists, some rain, some warm temperatures, and most of the remaining members of the Grateful Dead congregating in the capital. While Bob Weir and Mickey Hart were there to play at the Verizon Center with their band, Dead & Company, more than 13,000 dentists and oral health professionals gathered a few blocks away at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for

Cosmedent releases the FlexiSAW

Cosmedent has released the FlexiSAW, a short and thin finishing and polishing product for restorative procedures. The FlexiSAW. Image courtesy of Cosmedent. The saw’s design was developed to give dentists control and ease of manipulation in contact areas without violating the integrity of the gingival attachment, according to the company. FlexiSAWs also give dentists access to anterior and posterior contacts and can be used in an autoclave. The FlexiSAWs are