ADA 2015: Highlights from day 1

WASHINGTON, DC – More than 13,000 dental professionals are expected to attend the ADA’s 2015 annual meeting. With more than 500 exhibitors and scores of presentations, the first day of the annual meeting was busy. View our slideshow below for some highlights of the day. .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;

Week in Review: ADA 2015 coverage; legal cases; nanodiamonds

Dear DrBicuspid Member, WASHINGTON, DC – Our coverage of the ADA 2015 annual meeting continues today and into next week. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more coverage. More than 13,000 dental professionals are expected to attend ADA 2015. With more than 500 exhibitors and scores of presentations, the first day of the annual meeting in Washington, DC, was busy. View our slideshow of some highlights of the day.

ADA 2015: Water Pik debuts ClearView sectional matrix system

WASHINGTON, DC – Water Pik introduced the ClearView sectional matrix system at this week’s ADA 2015 meeting. The system includes the ClearView sectional matrix ring. The hourglass shape of the ring creates 25% more access and visibility of the site for restorations with “tighter contracts,” according to the company. The ring shape retains its strength with up to 35% more tooth separation force over time. “The [system] is everything that

ADA 2015: ADA marks water fluoridation anniversary

WASHINGTON, DC – At its 2015 annual meeting, the ADA is marking the 70th anniversary of community water fluoridation with poster displays and acknowledgement of a recent U.S. House of Representatives’ resolution on the importance of community water fluoridation. “This is the most effective weapon in dentistry, I believe, to prevent not only tooth decay but mouth disease in general and overall health,” stated Raymond Gist, DDS, past ADA president,

How Oral Hygiene Affects your Overall Health

What if we tell you that flossing and brushing daily can help you to prevent heart diseases? And what if we tell you that by visiting your dentist twice a year you can take care of your diabetes? Well, it’s true. Your dental health is linked to your overall health, and that’s why it’s so important to take care of it. Here you have everything you need to know about

ADA 2015: Solea gets FDA clearance for new procedures

WASHINGTON, DC – Convergent Dental announced at the 2015 ADA meeting in Washington, DC, that its Solea dental laser has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to perform osseous tissue procedures. The new clearance allows dentists to use the laser for bone cutting, shaving, recontouring, and resection. The laser previously had received FDA clearance to perform hard- and soft-tissue surgery. “This osseous tissue clearance is a

Study questions periodontitis-osteoporosis link

Postmenopausal women, particularly those with osteoporosis, are at greater risk for tooth loss compared with the general population, according to a new multinational study. However, the authors found that the prevalence of periodontitis was not influenced by osteoporosis in these women. They noted that a couple of periodontal pathogens were detected in 100% of the patient samples, and others were found in almost all of the samples. But “the presence

America’s ToothFairy kicks off annual online auction

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) kicked off its second annual virtual ToothFairy ball and online auction on November 4. Corporations and individuals participate by purchasing virtual tables for $5,000 and by donating items for a silent auction. Then, from November 4-16, industry members and the general public can visit the auction website and bid on the donated items, including dental equipment, getaways, and electronics. All of the

Study: 3D-printed teeth can kill bacteria on contact

3D-printed teeth made with antimicrobial composite resins can kill caries-causing bacteria on contact, according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The antibacterial teeth killed almost all Streptococcus mutans while showing no signs of being harmful to human cells. Yijin Ren, DDS, PhD, chair, Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center Groningen. All images courtesy of the University of Groningen. In this study, researchers embedded antimicrobial quaternary ammonium salts

5 Facts You May Not Know About Day of the Dead

Mexico is full of traditions, but there’s none more compelling and fascinating as Day of the Dead. Every November 2nd, people get reunited in graveyards and offer gifts in altars to those who are no longer with us. The origin of Day of the Dead goes back more than 3,000 years. It’s one of the most antique and representative traditions in Mexico, and to celebrate it, we give you 5

Henry Schein to acquire Italian dental company

Henry Schein announced that it will acquire a 90% ownership interest in Dental Trey, a leading distributor of dental consumable merchandise and equipment in Italy. The company expects the transaction to close during the fourth quarter of 2015. “We have long been impressed with Dental Trey’s excellent market reputation, broad product offering, and commitment to forging long-standing customer relationships,” stated Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and CEO of

Dental Excellence Awards nominating ends this week

Time is running out for you to make your nominations for the HuangshanDental.com Dental Excellence Awards. The nominating process closes midnight on November 5. Your colleagues and peers have already told us who should be nominated for dentistry’s most prestigious awards, and it’s time for you to join them. This year’s awards feature nine categories, including Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Most Important Story, and more. Your