Komet has launched the F360 endodontic file system, which features a simplified sequence that requires only two files. The files feature the company’s S-curve design and a thin instrument core to deliver cutting efficiency while respecting natural root canal morphology, according to the company. Only two files in sizes 025 and 035 are required for most root canal preparations. Their 0.04 taper promotes optimal debridement of the canal, maintains file
The aging baby boomer generation is bringing with it a number of healthcare concerns, among them an anticipated rise in cancer rates and osteoporosis diagnoses. What do these two conditions have in common? The increasing use of bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis, and the role these drugs can play in the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in cancer patients who undergo chemoradiation therapy. Dental professionals need to be aware
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company have begun their third annual collaboration for October’s National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) with the theme of Brush, Floss, Rinse, Chew. As part of the effort, the Wrigley Company Foundation, in partnership with the ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH), is offering community service grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to dental hygienists who are pursuing projects intended to
Blizzident has released a 3D printed toothbrush that can be tailor-made to fit a person’s mouth. To make the brush, dentists take a digital scan of teeth, which is used to find the optimal placement of 600 bristles by simulating biting and chewing movements, according to a story in Business Standard. The dental scan is used to create a computer-aided design model of the brush that is then converted into
The California Dental Association (CDA) is encouraging parents and children to “rethink your drink” before consuming a sugary sports drink or juice during fall sports and school this fall. Water is adequate for most hydration needs, and the need for more than water to rehydrate during or after an activity is minimal, said CDA President Lindsey Robinson, DDS, a pediatric dentist. A 32-ounce sports drink can contain up to 14
Many of the men and women who competed at the London 2012 Olympics had poor levels of oral health similar, according to a September 24 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Levels of oral health were similar to those in disadvantaged populations, and almost 1 in 5 athletes (18%) surveyed said their oral health negatively impacted their training or performance. The researchers recruited 302 athletes to take part
Ormco has reached a settlement in a trade secrets lawsuit with Ortho Classic over bracket technology. Ormco added that it will continue to pursue its patent infringement lawsuit in federal court against Ortho Classic related to the design of Ortho Classic’s H4 self-ligating bracket system, which was introduced in early 2013. As part of the settlement terms, Ortho Classic must destroy Ormco confidential information in its possession and refrain from
Oropharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) were half as likely to need feeding tubes compared to patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The study from the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center, presented on September 25 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Atlanta, also found that toxicity levels in oropharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with IMPT were much lower than in patients treated
Four national dental associations have joined Oral Health America’s (OHA) annual Fall for Smiles campaign. The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM), the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will help spread the message of the importance of oral health, according to OHA. The HDA translated the campaign booklet into Spanish and distributed it to more than
Fear of the needle has many origins, but in the case of palatal anesthetic injections, the reputation of a painful experience during dentistry is more deserved than in many other situations. Could a single buccal injection of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine be a suitable alternative? Yes, according to a new study published in Anesthesia Progress that suggests that a buccal injection produces a better experience for patients. The study was
Dux Dental has introduced a value-priced dental alginate that will help dental and orthodontic practices realize a 50% savings on impression material, according to the company. Image Dust-Free Alginate is a quality impression material that creates a smooth, glass-like surface to ensure precision impressions and molds, Dux said. The alginate is green-colored, mint-scented, and 100% biodegradable. Fast-set Image alginate sets in two minutes, while the regular version sets in three
The ADA is offering a digital drug reference guide, ADA/PDR Dental Therapeutics Online. The online guide has three sections: Section I focuses on drugs prescribed primarily by dentists, so the practitioner can readily prescribe them with a full understanding of their actions, adverse effects, and interactions. Section II focuses on drugs prescribed primarily by physicians. It presents drug information in a more abbreviated form, emphasizing each drug’s effect on dental
