What if there were a way to predict caries onset of caries in seemingly healthy teeth in your pediatric patients before the caries developed? A new study in Cell Host & Microbe from researchers in China and San Diego might show a way to do just that. By distinguishing between aging- and disease-associated taxa, or groups of organisms, and exploiting the distinct microbiota dynamics between onset and progression, the study
Sirona Dental has launched its revised inLab Software 15. Available in late October 2015, the new software allows dental technicians to process files from any digital impression service and features new application modules, such as implantology and removable frameworks, according to the company. Designed as open software, it can import files from any digital impression unit once the lab has received them, which may require third-party portals. It also accepts
Dear Imaging Insider, Welcome to our Imaging Insider. Fetal lead shielding may not be necessary when taking dental radiographs of pregnant patients, according to a study from Finland. Using four different imaging modalities, researchers reported that the fetal dose levels without lead shielding were less than 1% of the annual dose limit for a member of the public. Read this article here. The idea that fetal lead shielding may not
Several scholars from the International and American Association for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) are calling for a re-emphasis on free sugars as the main cause for caries. The authors of two recent papers criticize both the thought that caries is a “multifactorial condition” and the lack of sugar-related policies. The first article, “Diet and Dental Caries: The Pivotal Role of Free Sugars Reemphasized,” reviews various clinical studies and argues that free
Finding a dentist who you can trust and feel comfortable with is not an easy task; you’re putting in his/her hands the responsibility of your smile, and that’s not something to be taken lightly. The search of the right dentist can be exhaustive, but there are key questions that you can use in order to make the best decision. wants you to have not only the greatest dental care, but
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry and the School of Nursing and Health Studies have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding potentially totaling $4.38 million over the next five years. The schools will collaborate with the Kansas Bureau of Oral Health School Sealant Program to examine the impact of dental hygienists in Kansas, according to the university. The research will study oral health and social
OCO Biomedical announced it will highlight its guided surgery kit at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) conference, held October 21-24 in Las Vegas. The OCO Guided Surgery Kit features the company’s two-step guided surgery system. Also at the AAID meeting, the company will feature an expanded line of regenerative products and a variety of collagen, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and suture offerings. “At our AAID exhibit, attendees will be able
The global dental equipment market size is expected to reach almost $8.45 billion by 2020, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Influencing this growth is a rising geriatric population with a high prevalence of age-related dental disorders and also the prevalence of teeth- and cavity-related disorders in the general population, according to the company. Lasers are predicted to grow at a “lucrative rate” from 201 to 2020,
Ultradent Products has introduced three new products added to its Endo-Eze line. The Endo-Eze EVOS (endodontic variable operating system) endodontic motor allows movement between two modes, according to the company. The motor is an electric, motor-driven handpiece intended for root canal preparation procedures. The Endo-Eze EVOS 8:1 contra-angle is an 8:1 reduction, stainless steel contra-angle that can rotate in both rotary and reciprocation modes. The company also introduced the Endo-Eze
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has appointed Christopher Rabbitt as its chief commercial officer. Rabbitt’s responsibilities will include the commercialization strategy for the company’s GentleWave endodontic cleaning and disinfection system and future technologies. “Chris brings considerable sales and marketing leadership experience and a strong track record of driving sustained sales growth leveraging highly differentiated technologies with compelling value propositions, making him a great fit for Sonendo,” stated Bjarne Bergheim, president and
Young Dental has launched its new Vera Advanced Bright prophy paste. The new prophy paste contains baking soda, and its proprietary mixture of baking soda and pumice is designed to break down stain molecules to gently brighten enamel and neutralize pH during polishing, according to the company. The prophy paste is available in stain remover (medium-coarse grit) and polish (fine grit), and it comes in arctic mint and assorted flavors.
Oral Health America (OHA) and Denticator are encouraging dental professionals to celebrate healthy smiles with the 2015 Smile Contest, part of OHA’s annual Fall for Smiles program. When a dental office submits photos of staff members’ and patients’ healthy smiles, it will receive a free Zooby sample pack from Denticator. This sample pack includes fluoride varnish, prophy paste, and an assortment of disposable prophy angles featuring five animal designs. The