CDA Presents 2015: Periodontal disease requires comprehensive approach

ANAHEIM, CA – Outcomes can be improved and patients can achieve systemic health benefits through the management of periodontal risk factors, according to a presentation by Jonathan S. Wong, DDS, on the opening day of the California Dental Association CDA Presents 2015 meeting. In an April 30 presentation, Dr. Wong noted that the prevalence of periodontal disease has increased sharply in the past 15 years, with consequences for the general population

New research targets pulp stem cells for tooth repair

While stem cells have been touted for years as a treatment that may revolutionize dental care, much about how they work and how to design treatment strategies using these cells is still unknown. Previous research has shown that identifying stem cells in adult tissue is challenging at best. In addition, the precise location of these cells within the pulp has never been determined. However, French researchers have now extracted and

Study: High dental costs strain personal finances worldwide

The high cost of dental care leaves many in several countries with little money for basic necessities, according to new study in PLOS One (April 29, 2015). The study from the U.K. and Malaysia assessed the extent of household “catastrophic dental health expenditure” in 41 low- and middle-income countries. An expenditure was defined as catastrophic if it reached at least 40% of a household’s ability to pay. Data were analyzed

Post-Surgery Oral Care: Whitening Procedures

In the 2014-2015 winter season performed thousands of dental procedures; our patients came to the United States and Canada and many other places. The dental procedures included Surgeries, Dental Implants, Dental Cosmetics, Dental Cleaning, and Whitening Procedures. For this post, our team of professionals would like to offer you a few post-surgery oral care tips that will help you after a whitening procedure has been performed. Whitening Procedures In-Office Whitening

CDA Presents 2015: Convergent unveils new hollow waveguides

ANAHEIM, CA – Convergent Dental is unveiling hollow waveguides for its Ultraguide Solea handpiece in three new sizes at the California Dental Association’s 2015 CDA Presents meeting. The new 8/400, 8/600, and 8/1200 hollow waveguides enable dentists to perform procedures in the periodontal pocket, in addition to the other hard- and soft-tissue procedures the dental laser can already execute. They are each 8-mm long and have 400-, 600-, and 1200-micron

CDA Presents 2015: Zero-G now available in single syringe

ANAHEIM, CA – Taub Products is introducing its single-syringe Zero-G dual-cure implant cement at the California Dental Association’s 2015 CDA Presents meeting. The cement is recommended for intermediate to long-term cementation of implant-retained restorations, as well as for traditional crown and bridge restorations. Zero-G can be cured with light in as few as 20 seconds, and working time for self-curing is one minute and 45 seconds.

CDA Presents 2015: Kerr introduces SonicFill 2

ANAHEIM, CA – Kerr has introduced its SonicFill 2 composite at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents meeting. SonicFill 2 is the second iteration of the SonicFill composite, and it uses the same sonic-activation technology as the original version. It also incorporates a new filler system containing zirconium oxide and silica oxide particles. “We are excited to bring SonicFill 2 to dentists around the world and honored to be a

AAID honors Dr. Leonard Linkow

Leonard Linkow, DDS, DMSc, has received the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s (AAID) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given in Baltimore on April 2 during the AAID’s Implant Dentistry in a Digital World conference, the academy announced. He also received the Aaron Gershkoff/Norman Goldberg Award and the Isaih Lew Memorial Research award, the AAID’s two highest honors. Dr. Linkow has been referred to as the “father of implant dentistry.” He

Bone Healing after a Dental Implant

wants you to have the best dental experience, if you recently received a dental implant and have ever wondered about the process through which your bones go through, we invite you to read this post. Dental Implant – The Procedure Having a dental implant place can be a complex dental surgery. First, your dentist will evaluate your jaw bone to determine if the width of the jaw bone qualifies for

HHS on fluoride levels; Madow Bros. on paying attention; sealant programs’ failing grades

Dear DrBicuspid Member, While still backing the benefits of community water fluoridation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended a new level for water fluoridation that is at the low range of its previous guidance. The move could pave the way for reductions in how much fluoride is being put into community water systems. Read more here. Dental and public health groups are applauding HHS’ new

Dental groups applaud fluoride recommendation; opposition remains

Dental professionals and public health advocacy groups are applauding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) new recommendation for a single level of fluoride in community water systems. But critics remain opposed, asserting that the chemical used for fluoridation contains toxins. HHS recommended a single level of fluoride of 0.7 mg/L (parts per million [ppm]) to maintain caries prevention benefits and reduce the risk of dental fluorosis in

School-based sealant programs are not making the grade

Most U.S. states are failing to make significant strides in school-based dental sealant programs, according to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dentists can help children in their state by urging state legislatures to do more for children in high-need schools. The new report, “States Stalled on Dental Sealant Programs,” is a follow-up to a 2013 Pew report that graded states’ sealant programs for low-income children. In the