Week in Review: 3D imaging aids endodontic options

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Advances in 3D imaging, instruments, materials, and growth factors in bone-grafting material have changed the way dentists decide between doing root canals or implants, according to a presentation by Dr. Mohamed Fayad at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2015 meeting. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. We are pleased to present a new, regular column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in

OrthoAccel names new, international regional director

OrthoAccel Technologies has named orthodontic industry veteran Frank Grunau as its new regional director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Grunau will serve on the executive leadership for AcceleDent, OrthoAccel’s medical device that speeds up orthodontic treatment and has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Grunau will also lead an aggressive European Union (EU) growth strategy for the device. The EU is an important part of

CDC: More high school athletes using smokeless tobacco

High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco at a lower rate than nonathletes, but use smokeless tobacco more, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Surveys show that while the current use of combustible tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars dropped dramatically from 2001 to 2013 among all high school students (31.5% to 19.5%), the current use of smokeless

Denver votes to continue water fluoridation

Denver officials have voted to continue the city’s 60-year policy of fluoridating community water supplies, citing the recommendations of public health agencies about its benefits. The decision was made August 26 after the Denver Board of Water Commissioners heard from supporters and opponents of fluoridation, reviewed scientific research, and considered the recommendations of national, state, and local public health agencies and medical professionals, according to the Denver Water Administration. Nearly

CDA Presents 2015: Prevention is key for sports trauma

Nearly every dentist will need to address sports-related trauma at some point, and the best time to educate patients about injuries is before they occur, according to a presentation by Dr. Ray Padilla at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2015 meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Padilla, who spoke to HuangshanDental.com about mouthguards in 2007, is no stranger to sports-related dental injuries. As the team dentist for the Los Angeles Galaxy

Study: Blueberry extract could help fight perio disease

A wild blueberry extract could help prevent periodontitis and reduce antibiotic use, according to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Researchers have started looking at natural antibacterial compounds to treat periodontal disease. In this study, Canadian researchers wanted to see if blueberry polyphenols, which work against foodborne pathogens, could also help fight Fusobacterium nucleatum, one of the main species of bacteria associated with periodontitis (J

Ideas to Take Advantage Your Labor Day Weekend

Everybody needs a good rest once in a while; the daily routine of waking up and going to work can be exhaustive and you may not even notice. You look forward to the weekend, but when it arrives, it’s gone before you started to enjoy it, then it’s Monday again, and the whole daily routine is back. Fortunately, Labor Day exists and gives you an opportunity to take the long

Study: Brush DJ app improves kids’ oral health

The free mobile app Brush DJ helps kids adopt and maintain an effective oral healthcare routine, according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal. The study was led by Brush DJ developer and general dentist, Ben Underwood, BChD, who spoke with HuangshanDental.com about how mobile apps can help dental practices in August. The evidence-based app plays two minutes of music from the user’s device and also includes

America’s ToothFairy awards $105K for kids’ oral health

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) awarded $105,000 in grants to 15 organizations that provide oral health education and care to at-risk children. “We are very proud to award these ToothFairy Grants to enhance the smile-saving work of nonprofit clinical and community programs across the country,” stated Fern Inber, America’s ToothFairy president and CEO, in a press release. “Thanks to their efforts, and the generosity of donor companies

Halloween Candy Buyback program teams with Xlear, Tess

The Halloween Candy Buyback program has partnered with xylitol products manufacturer Xlear and Tess Oral Health, the maker of dental, profession, and oral hygiene products. Founded in 2005, the program began as a way to help keep kids’ mouths healthier. Dentists buy back kids’ Halloween candy in exchange for incentives such as cavity-fighting xylitol candies from Xlear. Xlear and Tess Oral Health will partner with dental offices nationwide to reach

NADL campaign raises awareness as implant industry grows

The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has created the “What’s in Your Mouth?” campaign to inform dentists about how they can ensure quality restorations for their patients. The U.S. dental implant and prosthetic market is projected to reach $6.4 billion in 2018, according the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and more than 30 million Americans are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws and need an implant.

Legal Cases: Third-molar extraction with lingual nerve injury

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present what will be a regular 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. Each article will present an actual case and leave the dentist with food