The ADA is offering parents and caregivers tips for good oral health in recognition of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Statistics show that caries is the most common, chronic childhood disease in the U.S. — five times more common than asthma, according to the ADA. But unlike asthma, caries can be prevented. For National Children’s Dental Health Month, the ADA wants to help parents and caregivers brush up
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of patients who travel to other countries searching for excitement and fun. However, in the search for this excitement tourist have discover many troubles; for example, if you experience an injury or pain on the trip, to who do you turn? Keep in mind that you will be a visitor in a foreign country, without local knowledge or local
Poor oral health habits start early, and parents may be contributing to their children’s tooth decay long before they can brush or floss on their own, according to a national oral health survey released by Delta Dental of Tennessee in conjunction with February being National Children’s Dental Health Month. The study finds a majority of parents (51%) understand that oral care habits — rather than genetics or what their kids
A California-based company, PorOsteon, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Phusion Metal-based medical device and plans to enter the dental market in the near future. The company is the exclusive manufacturer of medical devices composed of Phusion Metal, a proprietary porous material developed to promote bone fusion. It could have numerous dental applications in the near future. PorOsteon was founded by the Beta Group to
3D Diagnostix has released the official 3DDX Surgical Guide support for the new Camlog Conelog implant system and guided surgery kit. The new kit adds compatibility with 3.3-mm implants and more guided surgery options for 16-mm implants in both the Conelog and Camlog implant systems. The kit includes improved guiding sleeves, which are only 3-mm high, a full millimeter shorter than the old ones. This creates a greater distance from
In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology (January 22, 2015). Tatiana Natasha Toporcov, DDS, PhD, professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of São Paulo
Insurance expert Dr. Doyle Williams is back to help you with your coding dilemmas. In this column, he answers some of your questions submitted via email, including those on topics such as crowns and bridges, bone grafts for ridge preservation, and grafting with bone materials. Q: I am dental lab owner and need some information regarding codes for crown and bridges. Code D2794 is for a titanium crown. As per ADA
NuSmile has launched BioCem Universal BioActive cement, designed for use with custom-fabricated zirconia and glass ceramic restorations. BioCem features a shock-absorbing, rubberized resin component, making it much tougher than traditional cements, according to the company. Independent studies confirm BioCem’s bond strength when cementing either zirconia or ceramic restorations to dentin, NuSmile said. BioCem forms hydroxyapatite, which is available to integrate with and replenish tooth structure — something that even the
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has released a digital member platform built to leverage digital media and benefit from search engine optimization and patient reviews. The platform integrates aspects of an AACD member-dentists’ online reputation and facilitates the organic page ranking of member profile pages, according to the academy. The platform includes a consumer-friendly cosmetic dentist locator/directory, Google maps, AACD-certified patient reviews, practice information, and social media links
This week the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine in Edwardsville, IL, announced it has increased dental services offered to children with special needs. The SIU dental school’s students and staff, through a partnership with the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) and Touchette Regional Hospital, will have access to the hospital in Centreville to provide dental services to children with special needs who require sedation. The dental school
Nonimplant restorative work, aesthetic procedures, and extractions are the most commonly done procedures by general dentists (GDs), according to the findings of a new survey published in BMC Oral Health (January 22, 2015). Also, more than 80% of dentists in private practice reported working more than 32 hours a week, while only 52.3% of those in nonprivate practice did so. In this study, researchers investigated whether and how often general
Stainless steel crowns had a lower failure rate when compared with amalgam, composite, and glass ionomer restorations in more than 1,900 procedures on patients with special needs, according to a recent study. The researchers focused on both the effectiveness of certain restorative materials and clinical outcomes of treatment under general anesthesia. A number of studies have looked at the clinical outcomes of patients under general anesthesia, but this current study
