So, you recent got braces, now what will you do? Getting an orthopedic treatment can be very beneficial, but also very confusing. If you currently have braces or have had braces, you might of have noticed that the position of your bite has improved and that your teeth are straighter than before. There are several reasons why one might need this dental treatment, maybe you have: Excessive Spacing Crowdiing Open
CHICAGO – Carestream Dental has released the latest version of its Logicon caries detector, version 5.1, at the 2015 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Logicon 5.1 is an FDA-approved computer-aided radiographic caries diagnosis software that helps practitioners detect and treat interproximal caries at an early stage, enabling minimally invasive treatments. The new version further automates the detection process and produces improved displays of caries sites, making exams and diagnoses more
For thousands of years dentist have been using a dental procedure called: dental amalgam. A dental amalgam is an alloy of mercury with other metals that dentists uses to restore a smile. This dental treatment is used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay, the treatment was first documented during the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907 A.D.); in addition the use of a dental amalgam was register in Germany by Dr.
A tool that evaluates whether older women are at risk for osteoporotic fractures may also be able to determine if they are at risk for periodontal disease, according to a recent study published in Menopause. Postmenopausal women whose score on the World Health Organization Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) indicated that they were at major risk for OPF were also significantly more likely to have periodontitis than controls, the researchers
Patterson Dental and the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) have launched a yearlong initiative to raise funds for Oral Health America (OHA) Smiles Across America (SAA) program. The program’ mission is to help deliver dental care and prevention services to underserved children and promote oral health in communities. OHA President and CEO Beth Truett announced the joint fundraising campaign, called A Future to Smile About, at the OHA
The tooth fairy was feeling more generous than ever in 2014 by leaving an estimated $255 million for lost teeth. The average gift for a tooth hit a record high of $4.36 last year, which is up from $3.50 in 2013, according to Delta Dental’s annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll. Kids in the South received the highest average amount of cash with $5.16 given per tooth, while children in the
CHICAGO – Lasers, tablet technology, and new printers were among the new products introduced on the first day of the 2015 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Companies including Convergent, AMD Lasers, BaseVac, Millenium Dental, and 3D Systems launched new or upgraded products. 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Convergent announces Solea addition At the opening of this year’s Midwinter Meeting, Convergent Dental announced the
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced a decision in the case of North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ruling 6-3 that the dental board could be subject to antitrust claims. The ruling, written by Justice Anthony Kennedy, said that because a “controlling number” of the North Carolina Dental Board’s decision-makers are active market participants in the occupation the board regulates, the board can invoke
Dear DrBicuspid Member, CHICAGO – I’ve flown here to lead our coverage of the Chicago Dental Society’s 150th Midwinter Meeting, which starts tomorrow. Look for our stories, pictures, and updates this week and into next. And, if you are attending the show, let me know what you found interesting and what didn’t serve your needs as well. Dr. Paul Tronsgard, president of the North Dakota Dental Association (NDDA), puts forth his
Brasseler USA has partnered with Ivoclar Vivadent to innovate dental and laboratory procedural solutions. Together they developed a specialized crown and bridge/veneer preparation system and a chairside finishing and polishing system that is specifically designed to work with Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max restorative material. Brasseler will begin selling the two systems in March. “Brasseler USA and Ivoclar Vivadent have come together with one goal in mind — to provide dentists
In part one of this series, John Frachella, DMD, looked at the history of using silver nitrate and silver fluoride for pediatric caries treatment. In the conclusion, he looks at the larger treatment issues and public health concerns. John Frachella, DMD. This month, Delta Dental released the results of a new survey to raise awareness about the importance of oral health in children. It found relatively poor oral care behavior
LOL, the company behind Zollipops, is giving away 100,000 of their teeth-friendly lollipops in honor of February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month. As part of its 100,000 Smiles campaign, LOL will donate thousands of Zollipops to schools and dentist offices across the U.S. to raise awareness for oral health. In addition, throughout 2015, Zollipop will donate 10% of its profits to support oral health education in schools. The Zollipop is