Do you provide sedation for your pediatric patients? If so, do you have the skills to rescue a child with apnea, laryngospasm, or airway obstruction? Can you perform successful bag/mask ventilation? Being able to do so are some of the recommendations made as part of an updated practice guidance issued for dentists and physicians by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). The
Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular care to maintain their oral health and help avoid adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. The researchers also found that gingivitis is relatively stable in the late first and second trimester. The study was presented on June 23 at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Seoul, South Korea, by
Dental products manufacturer GC America has become an underwriting partner of America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation. The delivery of oral health educational, preventive, and treatment services for at-risk children and youth in the U.S. will be expanded by the funding, the company said. GC America is also offering special incentives to hygienists who become members of America’s ToothFairy Esther Wilkins Education Program. The Wilkins program offers educational tools
Dentsply Sirona has announced an agreement to acquire dental implant systems manufacturer MIS Implants Technologies (MIS). Israel-based MIS has a “broad portfolio of implants and related products,” according to a Dentsply Sirona release, which emphasized the strategic importance of both the “premium and value segments” of the implant market.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Once literally the gold standard for dental restorations, gold has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most dentists. The soaring cost of gold combined with the development of ceramic materials has led to a decline in gold’s allure in dentistry. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. Also on HuangshanDental.com this week, a 47-year-old photographer with periodontal disease and active purulent discharge
Once literally the gold standard for dental restorations, the precious metal has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most dentists. The soaring cost of gold combined with the development of ceramic materials has led to a decline in gold’s allure in dentistry. Gold has been used in dentistry for centuries because it doesn’t corrode and is biocompatible. Douglas M. Schulz, DDS. “I was a huge
Kolibree has partnered with game developer and publisher Ubisoft to create a new, interactive game that teaches kids how to brush their teeth. Ubisoft, the studio behind gaming hits such as “Assassin’s Creed,” “Just Dance,” and “Watch Dogs,” is bringing the “Raving Rabbids” characters to Kolibree’s Bluetooth toothbrush and accompanying app. In the interactive racing game, kids use the toothbrush handle as a game controller, allowing them to play as
Know the advantages of Algodones Dental Implants Dental implants offer patients the same strength and stability as natural teeth, and best of all, dental implants typically last a lifetime. But even though dental implants offer you many advantages, they do have one disadvantage: they are expensive. Because of their high price, many Americans and Canadians have searched for options. Through their research, many have decided to become dental tourists, allowing
Combining 3D imaging with clinical findings yields indisputable evidence that becomes the foundation for a complete dental examination. Proper diagnosis is the direct result of gathering and reviewing these findings. The question then becomes, “Should I treat this patient or refer to another dentist?” If I could not administer treatment at the standard of care, then I would not hesitate to refer the patient to a specialist who could. Anthony
Pulpdent has debuted a calcium hydroxide disinfecting paste called TempCanal Enhanced. The paste is designed to disinfect canals and prevent flare-ups. The material does not set or dry and is available in 1.2-mL and 3-mL lock syringes. Endodontic irrigation needles are available with the product and are also sold separately.
One out of five adults has shared prescribed opioid medication with another person, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine. Many study participants also didn’t receive safe storage information from their provider or pharmacist. Researchers from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health conducted a national survey to find out how often U.S. adults share their opioid medication. The findings, published as a research letter, were dismal
Komet USA has launched a free mobile app with personalized information based on specialty and practice location. The app can provide contact information for company representatives, as well as dental news and updates, the company said. It is available on both Apple and Android platforms. The company is offering a $25 coupon code for those who download the app by July 16, 2016.