Week in Review: Dental dams and root canals; ICD-10; U.S. oral health

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because dental dam use increases patient safety and improves the chances of a successful treatment. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ article here. Since the October 1, 2015, introduction of ICD-10 codes, practices nationwide have asked, “Do I need to use these codes in

DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards 2015 finalists

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the finalists chosen by our readers in the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting. The winners will be announced in late January after deliberation by HuangshanDental.com‘s expert industry panel and staff. The awards will be presented at the 2016 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February. Voters considered 65 nominees in nine categories to

Star Wars – The Force Awakens – Fun Facts

We felt a disturbance in the force, have you felt it? There’s been an awakening in the force and a new story is about to start. Every generation has their legends, every generation has their memorable movies. Here are 10 facts found interesting and desire to share with you. Are you as excited as we are? Will you go see Episode VII on its opening night? 10 Force Awakens –

Full Mouth Restoration – How it Improve Smiles

In a recent post, The Many options Full Mouth Restoration Offers, we told our readers what a Full Mouth Restoration is and the many treatment options that are available. In this post, we will go more in depth with each option and explain the benefits each offers. Yes, the main goal of these treatments is to re-establish that smile you once lost, but the method may vary from one patient

Best Soft Foods to Eat After Dental Work

One of the hardest parts of getting dental work is not being able to eat what you want on the days after the procedure. Sometimes it’s frustrating when your dentist tells you that you have to only eat soft foods. You may imagine that he/she refers to milkshakes and jelly, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are delicious foods you can eat without compromising your dental treatment.

Many dentists don’t use dams during root canal therapy

Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because dental dam use increases patient safety and improves the chances of a successful treatment. Gregg H. Gilbert, DDS. Lead author Gregg H. Gilbert, DDS, and colleagues surveyed nearly 1,500 dentists about their attitudes toward rubber dam use during root canal therapy. In their study, they

Nobel Biocare gets mixed ruling in patent lawsuit

Nobel Biocare got a mixed ruling on its patent infringement lawsuit against Neodent USA, alleging infringement of two patents relating to the design of Nobel Biocare’s NobelActive line of dental implants. A judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an initial determination on October 27, 2015, that the Drive CM device violates one patent, but he found no violation for the other patent claim. That ruling, however, was

Should you repair or replace that restoration?

Should you repair or replace that restoration? The findings of a new study may help you answer that question. Researchers found that replaced restorations had a lower overall failure rate, but repaired restorations that failed needed less-severe treatment. The study analyzed nearly 6,000 restorations one year after placement. Whether the restoration was repaired or replaced, the type of material used, and the number of surfaces involved all significantly affected the

1901 – First Nobel Prize

How do you want to be remembered? No, we are not talking about Magic’s 2014 song. Sani is asking you, our beloved reader, what legacy will you leave? Every year thousands of people accomplish several extraordinary deeds and some receive recognition for their accomplishments. Now, there are some deeds that are extremely extraordinary that participants receive a special award, the Nobel Prize. What is the Nobel Prize? Allow to explain,

Dallas paper: 85 Texas dental deaths since 2010

Eighty-five Texas dental patients have died since 2010, according to an investigative report by the Dallas Morning News published December 10. The report also estimates that about 1,000 people have died nationwide following dental procedures. “Deadly Dentistry” is the result of an 18-month investigation by reporter Brooks Egerton and consists of seven major sections. The seven parts include: Junior’s Story Elusive numbers No discipline Beating the system Dental secrets Crime

Atlanta to get orthodontic residency program in 2016

The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) plans to open an orthodontic residency program in Atlanta in 2016. The school will offer an advanced specialty education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. A flagship location in Sandy Springs, GA, will serve as the program’s home, and the school will open a number of community clinics in underserved areas beginning in 2017. The residency program is structured to provide a collaborative and

Semifinal voting continues for 2015 Dental Excellence Awards

Voting in the semifinal round of the 2015 HuangshanDental.com Dental Excellence Awards continues until midnight on December 9. Already, several of the nine categories are seeing close voting, such as Best New/Updated Software/Service, Best New Restorative Material, and Best New Operatory Product. With more than 65 nominees in nine categories (chosen by HuangshanDental.com readers), voters have numerous worthy choices in each category. Nominees in the new product categories were introduced