Witzelsucht In the media, we all see comedic characters who make us laugh and help us enjoy a movie, a sitcom, or a close friend of ours who we find hysterical. In fact, knows that we all know or have a friend that constantly makes jokes and is the life of the party; however, what happens when our friends lose control? Can you imagine that terrible jokes are actually a
Biolase has introduced the Epic X diode laser to the U.S. market. Following up on the success of the company’s Epic 10 laser, Epic X features upgrades and improvements to nearly every system component to optimize treatment speed and efficiency. “Our Epic X diode laser meets the highest quality and reliability standards we can set as a company, thereby maximizing chairside and hygiene room availability for dentists, hygienists, and their
NEW YORK CITY – Several new products were launched at the well-attended Greater New York Dental Meeting this week. The gathering attracted more than 52,000 dental professionals in unusually mild weather for the Big Apple. The new products included the following: Ivoclar Vivadent introduced its Adhese Universal, a single-component, light-cured universal adhesive for direct and indirect bonding procedures. Adhese is compatible with all etching techniques, including self-etch, selective enamel-etch, and
Shade matching has always been a complex task involving multiple variables in which even the most experienced clinicians can make errors. It is, however, a crucial part of successful aesthetic outcomes, as small color differences can lead to dissatisfied patients. The visual method using shade guides is the standard way to match tooth color, but using an instrument is likely to produce more effective results, according to a new study
A new study from the University of Adelaide in Australia found that people with tooth loss may not have their quality of life interfered with, provided they still have a certain number and type of teeth remaining in their mouth. This raises the question as to whether many people with tooth loss need dentures. The study, based on data of more than 2,700 people, was conducted by the university’s Australian
OrthoAccel Technologies announced a new, complimentary, live webinar for orthodontists and their staff members on Friday, December 5. The webinar, titled “Accelerate Your Practice with Self-Ligation Techniques,” will be available via the OrthoAccelLearning.com Web portal. Presenter John Graham, DDS, MD, an orthodontic lecturer, educator, and innovator, will introduce his clinical protocol to optimize accelerated orthodontic treatment with self-ligation mechanics. Dr. Graham will also report updated scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of
Microbrush International has acquired Dry Tips from Mölnlycke Health Care. Dry Tips is a brand of moisture control products used in dental procedures. “We are excited about the opportunity to add Dry Tips to our growing portfolio of restorative accessories,” stated John Frymark, the vice president and general manager of Microbrush, in a press release. “Dry Tips represents best-in-class products which will allow us to bring a more complete offering
Are you afraid of the effects this holiday season will leave? All the extra pounds that will be gain? Every New Year thousands upon thousands promise themselves that they want to lose weight this new year. However, because of events that occurs on our daily life, we fail to fulfill this promise. A solution that has work for some is the: Gastric Sleeve. So, if you have had a constant
Caries is the most common chronic disease in children ages 5 to 17, according to the 2000 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report, and research has shown that caries is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common that hay fever. But preventing caries requires more than just regular dental care — it requires active management at home. Researchers from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Louisiana
Thanksgiving Day has arrived, are you ready to enjoy the celebration? This Thursday millions of Americans will gather with their family, friends, loved and many will enjoy with a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner will include dishes like: turkey, fruits and vegetables, pumpkin pie, potatoes and many other delicious treats. However, not many understand or know how this tradition began, many do not know the rich history behind Thanksgiving Day. History
Harvey Silverman, DMD, will unveil the EasySmile LifeLike veneer system at the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting, being held November 30 through December 3. EasySmile veneers are a direct veneer system made using a foundation material that helps dentists form the veneer to the patient’s tooth and create a new smile before any permanent bonding occurs, according to a press release. Once the patient has approved the size, shape,
Sunstar Americas will spotlight its new Butler Prophyciency disposable prophy angles and Guidor easy-graft alloplastic bone grafting system at the Greater New York Dental Meeting next week. The Butler Prophyciency angles clean and polish without paste, saving hygienists time, according to the company. It eliminates the need to refill the cup in the prophy angle and the need for patients to rinse during a cleaning, as well as provides better
