First of all, let’s explain what we mean with remineralization of your teeth. We refer to the process in which minerals are returned to the molecular structure of the tooth itself. It can even help your teeth to recover from cavities in an early stage. We’ll always recommend you to visit your dentist, but we want you to know that there are things that you can do for your teeth
Medical device company X-Nav Technologies has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its X-Guide dynamic 3D navigation system for implants. The X-Guide system is designed to improve the surgeon’s control over the implant process, according to the company. With its treatment software and new, patent-pending X-Point navigation technology, the system provides turn-by-turn guidance during live surgery, using the surgeon’s plan. This allows for more
We’re two weeks in to the nomination process for the HuangshanDental.com Dental Excellence Awards. More than a hundred of your colleagues and peers have already told us who should be nominated for dentistry’s most prestigious awards. Now it’s time for you to join them. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Most Important Story, and more. There are nine categories in all. Your award nominations will be
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study. The findings stress the importance of proper postoperative instructions to caregivers and careful vigilance of the child. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. The idea of planning for your eventual retirement can be overwhelming, wherever you are in your career. In his
A new mobile risk assessment tool may help identify children with risks for early childhood caries (ECC), particularly those in low-income, primarily Hispanic, urban populations, according to a study in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Introduced in 2011, MySmileBuddy is a mobile application to help health workers assess a child’s risk for early childhood caries and counsel that child’s family on preventive lifestyle changes. It was developed by a
Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress. The findings stress the importance of proper postoperative instructions to caregivers, including possible complications, and careful vigilance of the child. “Pediatric patients often need and benefit from sedation in order for dental treatment to be atraumatic and completed safely,” the study’s lead author,
After someone hears the words “you have cancer”, the entire world seems to fall apart. Suddenly, a person is forced to deal with medical appointments and procedures; exams, analysis, questions, and all kind of situations appear together with the disease. The person must absorb tons of information about her new life, and make decisions that never thought about before. On top of all that, everybody around is waiting to this
You might think that visiting your dentist twice a year is the only step you need to take in order to have a healthy smile, but this is far from the truth. We invite you to read the following 7 tips that will help you take the proper steps towards better dental health. Steps towards better Dental Health Know and Understand your Dental Needs Always remember that our mouth is
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is reminding parents, oral health practitioners, and caregivers to pay attention to the types of treats children eat this Halloween. “The longer teeth are exposed to sugars, the longer cavity-causing bacteria have to feed on them. Instead of gummy, sticky candy, offer children candy that melts and disappears quickly — like chocolate,” AAPD President Robert Delarosa, DDS, said in a press release. “And
There are many habits that we do every day, things that we have been doing for years; however, sometimes these habits can harm our oral health. In our blog we constantly offer our information associated with dental procedures, oral pathologies, traveling and even some eccentric dental pathologies; however, this time we want to tell you about different habits that can completely improve your dental health. Floss Daily Flossing is one
The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) could save money by implementing programs to prevent tooth decay. A study found that supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish programs for high-risk children could save hundreds of pounds per child, compared with the current cost of treatment. The study was led by Elizabeth (Liz) Kay, BDS, MPH, PhD, and evaluated whether public health programs to reduce caries for the most deprived quintile of children
Roland DGA has announced the release of two new dental mills, the DWX-4W and the DWX-51D. The DWX-4W is a four-axis wet dental mill specifically designed for milling glass ceramics and composite resins. It is ideal for crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers, according to the company. The DWX-51D is a five-axis dry mill. It is equipped with a 10-station automatic tool changer, a new C-clamp with torque wrench, and an
