Female patients have a greater risk of developing dry socket after tooth extraction, according to a new Journal of the American Dental Association study. The risk was even higher for women taking hormonal birth control, the researchers found. Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis (AO), occurs after tooth extraction when a blood clot doesn’t form or only partially forms in a socket. Although it’s not fully understood why one
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has launched a campaign encouraging dentists to keep abreast of dental lab regulations and legislative updates. The “What’s In Your Mouth?” campaign seeks to raise awareness of regulations, standards, safety issues, and the role that dental labs and technicians have in oral healthcare, the group said. The NADL suggested that dentists research whether or not their state has minimum lab standards. The association
Dental offices in the U.S. can now purchase Sunstar Americas’ bone grafting system through a network of 28 dealers. The Guidor easy-graft alloplastic bone grafting system, introduced in 2014, can be directly injected into a bone defect, according to the company. The fully resorbable bone grafting material is suitable for socket preservation after tooth extraction and implant packing. The product is available in different sizes to accommodate any extraction site.
Brasseler USA has introduced a new rotary file. The KontrolFlex nickel-titanium (NiTi) file is equipped with the company’s patented controlled memory technology, which strengthens the file’s properties and allows it to be precurved but highly resistant to cyclic fatigue. The file, designed for hard-to-reach and extremely curved areas, has an electropolished finish and is available in several tip sizes and tapers.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, This week on HuangshanDental.com, Features Editor Donna Domino brought our members in-depth coverage of why the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) overwhelmingly chose to secede from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). The first article focuses on the reasons behind the vote; the second on the immediate reaction and benefit the California association is experiencing. In the third of her three-part series on how new practice owners
Dear Restoratives Insider, A newly developed resin core material appears to be stronger than existing dual-cure composites for restorations, according to a study in Dental Materials Journal. The material showed sufficient bond strength with both light and dark curing. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ Insider Exclusive. In other Restoratives Community news, when Dr. Mark J. Fleming graduated from dental school, fewer materials were available for restorations. Now, with multiple material options
Ultradent Products has launched an online store for U.S. consumers. The website allows customers to buy Opalescence whitening toothpaste in three packs directly from Ultradent. The product is available in original and sensitivity-relief formulas, the company said.
When Mark J. Fleming, DDS, graduated from dental school, fewer materials were available for restorations. Now, with multiple material options and chairside CAD/CAM technology, the practice of dentistry and how to best serve patients have changed. In this interview with HuangshanDental.com, Dr. Fleming describes the evolution of materials and technologies that have improved the options for dentists. Mark J. Fleming, DDS. Fleming believes that it’s important for dentists to understand what
The U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) wants to add midlevel providers (MLPs) to increase access to oral healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives. A proposal to add dental health therapists is among new recommendations made by the IHS to expand the community health aide program serving tribal communities. The idea was submitted to tribal leaders for their comments, which will be included in the final proposal. The dental health
CHX Technologies announced it would seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2017 for the company’s topical, prescription tooth coating to prevent dental decay. The coating, called Prevora, is applied by a dental professional to adult teeth at risk for cavities, extractions, root canal, and more. It has been approved by Health Canada, the European Medicines Agency, and other regulatory agencies, according to the company. Prevora reduced cavities
Los Algodones, Mexico: How Do I Get There? Surely by now, you’ve heard all the advantages of getting dental work in Mexico, and you’ve decided that your best option is visiting Los Algodones, Mexico to get the smile you’ve always wanted. But, this is the first time you’re visiting and don’t exactly know how to get there. Don’t worry, in the next paragraphs, we’ll give you all the information you
Dear DrBicuspid Member, While the laundry list of things that make you angry, frustrated, and stressed is long, examining possible toxic behaviors that are holding your practice back is an important step, writes stress management expert Jen Butler. She defines seven toxic behaviors and how to take that first step toward finding solutions. Read her tips here. Also on HuangshanDental.com this week, in the second part of Assistant Editor Theresa