For many people, thinking about dental care equals thinking about spending a lot of money. In many cases, these people can even avoid getting dental work because they don’t have money enough to afford it. This is a serious subject because not treated dental diseases can lead to affectations on your overall health. If you want to have a healthy body, is indispensable that you have a healthy dental care,
CHICAGO – The CAO Group has launched its ClearVue LED operatory bulbs at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting. ClearVue LED technology provides “true color” for shade matching and a “crisp” 25,000 lux light pattern, according to the company. “ClearVue LED lights provide many benefits to the clinician, including no heat, clearer beam pattern, consistent light intensity, and others,” stated Denson Cao, PhD, CEO and founder of CAO. The bulbs come with
CHICAGO – At a reception at the 2016 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, HuangshanDental.com feted the winners of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. View the slideshow below to see the recipients of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. .slideBox { background-color : #ffcc00; } .slideCaption { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style:italic; text-align:left; padding:4px; } .photoCredit { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; text-align:right; padding-left:1px; padding-right:1px; } .photoUrl { visibility: hidden; display:none; } .slideWholeShow
CHICAGO – Sirona has launched its Cerec Zirconia, an all-ceramic substitute for the traditional porcelain fused to metal (PFM), and the Cerec SpeedFire furnace at this week’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting. The products allow dentists to deliver full-contour crowns and small bridges made of full-strength zirconium oxide in a single visit, according to the company. Previously, the steps required to process zirconia limited its application to laboratories. Cerec Zirconia is a
CHICAGO – Microcopy is launching its new NeoBurr 5572 with a blended-neck carbide design at this week’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting. With its single-piece carbide construction, the bur is designed for practitioners who have issues with carbide breakage, according to the company. Added strength is provided by its blended-neck design, which removes weak points in the bur’s neck that might cause breakage, Microcopy noted.
A new study has linked how long patients take bisphosphonate medication and the success of nonsurgical endodontic therapy. Researchers found patients who used zoledronate for less than one year had better outcomes than those who took the drug for longer. The retroactive study looked at outcomes one year after root canal therapy for patients who received intravenous zoledronate (Zometa, Novartis Pharmaceuticals). Patients who used zoledronate for less than one year
RxRobots will donate a portion of its MEDi robot sales to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The MEDi robot. Image courtesy of RxRobots. The MEDi robot is a humanoid robot used in dental and medical offices to comfort children during office visits and procedures. The donation to America’s ToothFairy will be used to support oral healthcare services and education for underserved children. “RxRobots is proud to donate
Henry Schein and the Chicago chapter of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) recognized oral health professionals for their service to the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. The program, which launched in 2014, provides free oral healthcare to economically vulnerable Holocaust survivors. At a reception at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore hotel, AO and Henry Schein honored 28 Chicago dental practitioners who have treated 19
It’s estimated that more than 10% of people older than 50 years old has no remaining teeth. The reasons why these people lose their teeth are plenty, and they have several options to recover their smile, but there are not options as effective as the All-On-4. This treatment is one of the most recurrent between people who have suffered tooth loss, and with good reason. Here we share with you
I recently had a third-year dental student reach out to me with some questions. I found the resulting conversation interesting, compelling, and a great thought experiment. I love meeting and talking to young, intelligent, motivated people who are finding their way in the world. Dental student: Dr. Burris, I am a third-year student in the top 5% in my class. While I fully intend on applying to orthodontics residencies, sometimes I
A Houston dentist has had her license temporarily suspended after she failed to call emergency personnel when a young patient experienced seizures after being sedated. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners suspended the license of Bethaniel Jefferson, DDS, for “dishonorable conduct when providing dental care to a minor patient” during a January 7 procedure, according to the board’s January 20 decision. After being sedated, the child began having seizures,
In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Komet USA is launching a student essay contest in which dental students acknowledge women who have influenced or contributed to their educational and career paths. For the contest, dental students should submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay about an influential woman in history, in their family, in the field of dental education, or in dental practice. The essays should focus on how