Each year, thousands of babies are born in the U.S. with craniofacial defects, from cleft lips and palates to more severe abnormalities of the face or head. Now, new discoveries in chicken genetics and biology are shedding light on the basis of these abnormalities in both humans and birds, according to a new study in the journal Development (August 2014, Vol. 141, pp. 3003-3012). The work, by a team including
Last week, the California Dental Association (CDA) hosted the Northern California edition of CDA Presents in San Francisco. The conference featured clinical presentations, continuing education, and new product launches for the thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Click through the slideshow below to view some of the highlights from the CDA Presents conference. .slideBox { background-color : #ffcc00; } .slideCaption { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style:italic; color:#333333; text-align:left;
Brasseler USA has launched the Forza V3 piezo ultrasonic system. Featuring LED illumination, a slim handpiece design, and an intuitive interface, the Forza V3 provides features and benefits in one compact, space-saving unit, according to the company. Available in both fiber-optic and nonfiber-optic models, the Forza V3 has a range of piezo ultrasonic tips available and is suitable for a variety of clinical procedures, including restorative, hygiene, periodontal, general scaling,
An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role preventing oral thrush, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (September 8, 2014). These findings may suggest why some patients are more susceptible to this oral yeast infection and could lead to the development of treatments in these highly vulnerable patients, the study authors wrote. Oral thrush is a treatable infection
In our previous post Osteoarthritis Causes and Treatment we read the common causes of osteoarthritis, but what are the treatment options available to prevent osteoarthritis? and if you already have this problem, do you know which surgeries can help you? Of course your personal doctor will need to examine you in order to do a proper diagnosis and before surgery is you only option, your doctor will offer you a
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has completed an equity financing totaling $35 million, which will be used to further technology development, fund clinical studies, and commercialize the company’s GentleWave system for root canal therapy. The system debuted at the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting this year and is currently in limited market release. The financing round was led by Meritech Capital Partners with new investor SEB Private Equity joining Fjord
As North Carolina’s teeth-whitening case goes to U.S. Supreme Court next month, the state’s dental board is urging the high court to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “radical departure” from a long-standing precedent that offers “state actors immunity from antitrust scrutiny,” according to a National Law Review story. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is arguing that the FTC’s stance contradicts the principles that originally gave rise
Athlete’s often fear post damage injuries can cause, especially when the impact is severe. A sport injury can cause broken bones, damage in joints, chipped teeth, torn muscles and worst case scenario hospital stays. In a recent post; NFL and NHL Dental Facts we describe the oral problems a NFL or NHL player could face and offered a few recommendations to protect their teeth. However, both hockey and football are
You have finally reached the age of retirement, now you will finally be able to enjoy time with your family and friends. is proud of your dedication and all the accomplishments you have achieve throughout the years you worked. Not that you have more free time, you might ask yourself “What should can I do?” An option you have is to fix your garden, whether you fix your backyard or
SAN FRANCISCO – At the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference, Henry Schein introduced the Insight Endo and the Channels product line, a comprehensive endodontic portfolio that features nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files, advanced carrier-based obturators, stainless steel hand instruments, and accessory products. The NiTi rotary files feature an innovative and performance-tested variable taper design, according to the company. Comprised of eight instruments, the rotary files use a flexible and safe-ended
SAN FRANCISCO – The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients alike, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes. Gary Dougan, DDS, MPH, a former private practitioner who is now dental
SAN FRANCISCO – In a corporate forum on Thursday at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference, Peter Decock, an engineer and the global nutrition and regulatory manager at Cargill, presented on new dietary and personal care approaches for oral hygiene management with the sugar alcohol erythritol. He detailed a three-year program conducted in Estonia in which an initial group of 485 elementary school students participated in a study that