Legal Cases: TMJ dysfunction following crown and bridge work

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 eventual plaintiff, a 63-year-old, controlled hypertensive man who worked as a banker, presented to our

Best Affordable Dentists Near Yuma

Finding a trustworthy dentist can turn out to be a very difficult and stressful task. This is especially difficult when dental work in your place of residence is very expensive. Dental tourism is a popular trend, and Mexico has become one of the main destinations to visit. We want you to know why Mexico is the best place to get dental treatments. Mexico is quickly expanding its dental tourism industry.

Dentsply Sirona launches new operating light

Dentsply Sirona has launched the LEDview Plus operating light at this week’s Siroworld event in Orlando, FL. The operating light offers illumination of the treatment site, an ergonomic workflow, and hygienic safety, according to the company. It has polychrome LEDs, providing accurate color rendering. When placing a composite, the white LEDs can be deactivated to reduce the blue light component, preventing premature hardening of the filling material.

Week in Review: ADA VP on flossing; soda warnings upheld; and diet and perio disease

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Both consumers and dental professionals were left scratching their heads last week after the publication of an article by Associated Press that questioned the evidence behind flossing. But the vice president of the ADA’s Scientific Institute is excited about the possibility that dentists can have a meaningful conversation with their patients about oral healthcare. Read our exclusive interview here. Switching to a diet focused on reducing inflammation

Can an anti-inflammatory diet improve periodontal health?

Switching to a diet focused on reducing inflammation may help those with periodontal disease, according to a small pilot study. Participants who reduced carbohydrates intake and increased omega-3 fatty acids consumption showed a significant improvement in periodontal health. Since diet has been proved to help reduce inflammation, German researchers were curious how an anti-inflammatory diet would affect periodontal health. Their pilot study, published in BMC Oral Health (July 26, 2016),

AAID releases 2016 glossary of terms

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has released the Journal of Oral Implantology‘s Glossary of Terms for 2016. The glossary includes more than 1,500 words, phrases, and definitions used in general dentistry, implantology, and oral surgery. It is free in a new digital flipbook format and accessible through a smartphone, PC, or tablet, according to the AAID. The glossary is available on the journal’s website.

All-On-4 Dental Implants in Mexico: Affordable and High-Quality Care

All-on-4 dental implants are a revolutionary procedure that can replace missing teeth with a fixed prosthesis in a single day. This procedure is a great option for people who are missing all of their teeth in one arch, as it can restore their smile quickly and easily. You can get this procedure in Mexico at a fraction of the cost in the United States. For example, a full mouth restoration with

Sealant use recommended by ADA, AAPD

New guidelines jointly issued by the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) may lead to an increased use of sealants in children and adolescents. Sealants are effective in preventing and arresting pit-and-fissure occlusal carious lesions of primary and permanent molars in children and adolescents compared with the nonuse of sealants or the use of fluoride varnishes, the authors of the guidelines concluded. “The authors recommend that clinicians

Week in Review: New sealant guidelines; flossing controversy; and new weapons against plaque?

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Sealants may reduce carious lesions on the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars by up to 80%, according to a review jointly published by the ADA and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. You can read that story here. These organizations also issued new guidelines for using sealants in children and adolescents, in the hope of increasing sealant use. Read that story here. The biggest recent story in dentistry

Study: Sealants may reduce caries by up to 80%

Sealants may reduce carious lesions on the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars by up to 80%, according to a study jointly published by the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). The authors of the review, hailing from multiple dental schools, organizations, and institutes, sought to summarize the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of dental sealants for preventing pit-and-fissure occlusal caries in primary and permanent molars on children,

Are your patients at infection risk after root canal?

When you perform a root canal, do you worry about your patient being at risk for a systemic disease such as infective endocarditis or even a stroke because of infection after the procedure? According to a study in PLOS One, it’s a concern, but there are ways to minimize the risk. We know that Streptococcus mutans is a major pathogen for dental caries and infective endocarditis. However, there’s not much

Align Technology to supply aligners for SmileDirectClub

Align Technology will supply non-Invisalign clear aligners for SmileDirectClub’s doctor-directed, at-home program, under terms of a supply agreement between the companies. The aligners will have about 20 stages without attachments or interproximal reduction and will be made to SmileDirectClub’s specifications for the minor movement of teeth, the company said. Invisalign-trained practitioners will continue to have the Invisalign system available exclusively for in-office treatment. Align also purchased a 17% stake in