HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next 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. The client is this case was a general dentist who focused a good portion of his
The Institute for the Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry (ICPPD) has announced its latest continuing education (CE) seminar, entitled Harnessing the Power of Positivity in Pediatric Dentistry. The seminar, which will offer seven CE credits and will be led by Barbara Sheller, DDS, will teach the dental team how to positively guide both children’s and caregivers’ behaviors. It will also include practical advice on topics such as more efficient appointment
For tooth-colored CAD/CAM inlay restorations, practitioners are faced with the decision on what material to use. A new study from Dental Materials reports that unfilled polymer CAD/CAM inlays luted with self-adhesive resin cement may work as long-term restorations, with a provision that the cavities are narrow. In this study of these inlays, European researchers sought to evaluate marginal adaptation, fracture load, and failure types. The authors acknowledged there is an
Everybody wants a whiter smile. Even if you have an already white smile, it’s probably that you want it to shine more. The problem comes when you don’t have enough money to pay a whitening treatment to your dentist. Many of these treatments are expensive and this can make people unable to achieve their goal of a whiter smile. Well, it doesn’t have to be this way, there are inexpensive
Key markers from electroencephalography (EEG) may help track the depth of anesthesia patients’ experience with propofol, according to a new study. The researchers hope their findings may lead to more accurate propofol titration and better brain monitoring during anesthesia. The study evaluated the drug concentration in patients’ blood and their level of consciousness as they moved between baseline, mild sedation, and moderate sedation (PLOS Computational Biology, January 14, 2016). “Our
A group of dental and medical professionals has created the American Fluoridation Society (AFS), seeking to “debunk myths and clarify the evidence behind fluoridation’s safety and benefits.” The society will provide testimony and technical assistance to state and local communities that are seeking to start fluoridation or defend the practice against attacks. The organization will move aggressively to assist communities that want to share the facts about fluoride, according to
Wand Dental announced that it has received an initial stocking order from Henry Schein for the Wand STA computer-assisted anesthesia system. The stocking order enables Henry Schein to complete customer purchase requests for the system and related disposable handpieces from its dental customers in the U.S. and Canada, according to Wand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milestone Scientific. The system “performs both traditional and newer dental anesthesia injections in a
3M Oral Care has introduced the new RelyX fiber post 3D. The updated design of the glass fiber post offers higher mechanical retention to the core buildup material due to coronal 3D macro retentions, according to the company. The microporous surface allows the post to maintain a strong bond in the root canal. It also features improved post position control within the canal with its enhanced radiopacity. The entire post
An app for iPhones and iPads to help younger orthodontic patients with their braces treatment, Snap Smile Share, is now available from the iTunes App Store. The app was developed by Steve Schau, CEO of Fast Digital Signs, the creator of @Braces, a social media community of orthodontic patients on Instagram, according to the company. The app aims to improve treatment compliance and “enhance the orthodontic experience of young patients
Resin composite mixed with bioactive glass (BAG) fillers may be able to delay secondary caries, according to a recent study. Researchers have discovered that BAG fillers reduced the amount of bacteria that penetrated a tooth’s marginal gap. Read more in the Insider Exclusive. In other Restoratives Community news, silver diamine fluoride outperforms other anticaries treatments while preventing further dental infection without traditional drilling and filling, according to the authors of
What if there were a treatment that would arrest caries and prevent further dental infection without traditional drilling and filling? There is: silver diamine fluoride (SDF), according to a new paper published in the Journal of the California Dental Association. Until now, there has been no effective alternative treatment for dental caries in the U.S. besides restorations, according to the authors. But that may change after the U.S. Food and
The global medical ceramics market, which includes dental implants, may reach $16.3 billion by 2020, according to a report from research firm MarketsandMarkets. Dental and orthopedic implants and increasing global demand for implantable devices are fueling the market, the company said in a press release. The report also cites medical tourism from the U.S. and U.K. shifting to countries such as China, Malaysia, and India. Dental implants are the largest