CDA Presents 2015: Dental wear — more than just bruxism

SAN FRANCISCO – Acidic erosion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and increased use of medicines are often the causes of dental wear in addition to bruxism, according to a presentation by Warden Noble, DDS, at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2015 meeting on August 20. “Demographic changes in our society will greatly change dentistry as more of the baby-boomer generation are living longer and keeping their teeth,” Dr. Noble said. “This

Toothbrush Care

There are basic things that you should know about dental care by now: brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and making a visit to your dentist at least twice a year. On the other hand, these things have details that you may not know and you should; by example, you probably know how to brush, but do you know how to take care of your toothbrush? Your toothbrush is more important than

Week in Review: Enhanced oral cancer detection can save lives and protect from malpractice

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Before we get into the week’s new and most-read articles, earlier this week we learned of the passing of our former columnist Thomas Climo, PhD. Mr. Climo always brought a rigor and a willingness to debate to his work and his writing. While his writings on practice valuations may have been controversial, he always pushed for the dental industries to apply economic principles to issues that concerned

CDA Presents 2015: Convergent unveils Solea updates

SAN FRANCISCO – Convergent Dental announced new updates for its Solea laser at this week’s California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2015 meeting. The updates include a new software upgrade, a new 1.00-mm-XC (coarse cut) spot size, and an improved 1.00-mm (standard cut) spot size. Solea Software 2.4.0 provides dentists with the capability to automatically receive software updates via Wi-Fi, according to the company. After entering a special PIN, the latest

Brasseler releases new app

Brasseler USA has released its new Solutions Finder iPhone and iPad app that can help oral health professionals identify the right solution kit for their patients and procedures. The application can be used by dental and laboratory professionals when they need to find the appropriate Brasseler bur systems for a specific procedure. The application covers all Brasseler bur systems, and the app allows professionals to request a price quote or

CDA Presents 2015: O’Nano debuts ultrasoft toothbrushes

SAN FRANCISCO – O’Nano Oral Solutions is launching its new line of advanced, ultrasoft toothbrushes for patients with periodontal disease or sensitive gums at this week’s California Dental Association’s 2015 CDA Presents meeting. The toothbrushes are designed to improve plaque removal and protect gums and teeth with different bristle shapes, textures, and materials, while delivering antimicrobials during brushing, according to the company. At CDA Presents, O’Nano will demonstrate the toothbrushes

Ultradent named global distributor for Uveneer system

Ultradent Products announced it is the global distributor of the Uveneer direct composite veneer template system. The Uveneer system is a user-friendly, minimally invasive template system that creates direct composite veneers with predictable shape and symmetry, minimizing the need for carving and polishing anterior restorations. The system can also be used for cosmetic mockups and shade selection, as well as for temporaries during porcelain veneer creation. The Uveneer system works

Consultant Thomas Climo passes away

Dental consultant and long-time HuangshanDental.com columnist Thomas Climo, PhD, passed away in Las Vegas on August 11, according to an obituary in the Los Angeles Times. Thomas Climo, PhD, 1948-2015. Climo died of heart failure at the age of 67, according to the obituary. He is survived by his wife and two children. Climo was a financial consultant and a tenured professor of accounting and finance at a university in

Study: Oldest dentistry found in 14,000-year-old tooth

An infected 14,000-year-old tooth that was cleaned out with flint tools represents the oldest known dentistry, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The find represents the earliest archaeological example of a manual intervention on a pathological condition. Prehistoric dental treatments were extremely rare, with a few documented cases from the Neolithic era, when early farming and an increase in carbohydrate-rich diets caused an increase in carious lesions, the researchers

Eastman Institute names new oral surgery chair

Antonia Kolokythas, DDS, has been appointed chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Previously, Dr. Kolokythas was an associate professor, program director, and director of research in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. “Dr. Kolokythas brings a unique blend of academic, research, and clinical expertise that’s key for

Former U.S. surgeon general advances oral health debate

When he was surgeon general of the U.S., David Satcher, MD, PhD, issued the first surgeon general’s report on oral health in 2000. He has continued to show that oral health matters, as he is now championing the use of dental therapists as a way to reduce the prevalence of caries and provide oral healthcare to underserved populations. In this exclusive interview with HuangshanDental.com, Dr. Satcher talks about the need to

UT gets $144K grant to study oral cancer pain

The University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) has received a $144,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study oral cancer pain. Pain is the first and top symptom among the majority of oral cancer patients, according to Shivani Ruparel, PhD, an assistant professor in the university’s School of Dentistry. Her research focuses on studying cancer pain mechanisms to develop treatment options. “Current treatments for