Komet launches diamond instruments with depth markers

Komet USA has launched three diamond instruments that incorporate depth markers. The markers are identified by the letter “D” for “depth” in the reference number, according to the company. The marks indicate the required minimal occlusal thickness for all-ceramic inlay and partial-crown restorations, including those fabricated with CAD/CAM or conventional techniques. The coarse-grit, rounded-edge, tapered 6847KRD.FG.016 diamond features depth markers at 2 mm and 4 mm. The shorter, rounded-edge, tapered

Teeth Care and Diabetes

Taking care of your teeth can be hard; but if in addition to taking care of your teeth, you have another disease or diseases to take care of, this can complicated treatment. Many patients that we take care of, in addition to having oral problems; they often also have other diseases that can complicate dental treatments. Overall diseases like diabetes, heart-problems or cancer, can cause damage to certain parts of

Study reveals dentists’ knowledge about scleroderma

Scleroderma is an autoimmune, rheumatic, and chronic disease that affects the body by hardening connective tissue, according to the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center. For the almost 500,000 people in the U.S. with this autoimmune disease, their cells produce additional collagen and they don’t stop making it. Scleroderma is a chronic disease, but it can be treated and managed, even if there is no cure at present, the Hopkins center notes

Hydro Flossing

Humans have come a long way since the beginning of time, every year new technologies are created, procedures are improve and our knowledge is increase. In 1962, two professionals join forces to create a new revolutionary product an oral irrigator (dental toothpick). If you are suffering from a periodontal disease, a water toothpick can help you. What is it? How does it Work? An oral irrigator is a device that

Dental Lasers

Imagine you have oral pain; either caused by gum disease, tooth decay or by a lesion. You fear both syringes and dentist. Your friends once mentioned you, that for their dental treatment a large syringe was use to apply anesthetics and a huge drill. Your friend experienced pain, she mentioned you that there was bleeding everywhere and overall had a very dramatic and harsh experience. On your next visit to

Florida Dental Association applauds fluoridation communities

Seven communities and organizations in Florida were recognized at the recent 2014 Community Water Fluoridation Awards for their efforts to support community water fluoridation, the Florida Dental Association announced. The awards were presented at the National Oral Health Conference in Fort Worth, TX, by ADA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. The following are the Florida award winners:

A Chipped Tooth

An accident can happen at any moment; some can be mild damage to our body others can be harsher and even require professional assistance. Imagine you are playing American Football with your friends, you are a star on the field, but a member of the offensive team tackles you down and pain is felt everywhere. The pain continues for a few days, when visiting the doctor he explains what areas

Researchers use laser to trigger stem cells to form dentin

A multidisciplinary research team has become the first to use a low-power laser (LPL) to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue. The researchers triggered dental stem cells to form dentin, and published their findings in Science Translational Medicine (May 28, 2014, Vol. 6:238, p. 238ra69). They outlined the precise molecular mechanism involved and demonstrated its ability using multiple laboratory and animal models. Their work may result in

Diatech partners with Colldent to sell Phocal fluoride disks

Diatech has partnered with Colldent to sell Phocal fluoride disks in its newly relaunched Hygienist Choice division. Phocal disks are designed to help prevent and treat interproximal caries. They deliver site-specific fluoride to prevent decay, arrest the progress of incipient caries, and enhance remineralization at natural interproximal tooth sites and tooth-restoration margins between teeth, according to Diatech. The thin, round Phocal disks can easily be inserted between the teeth to

Altarum Institute gets $9.4M for Mich. kids’ oral health

The Altarum Institute has received a $9.4 million award from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to reduce childhood dental disease in Michigan. The award is focused on children from birth to age 17 who are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, according to the institute. Combined, these two insurance programs cover nearly half of Michigan’s children. Altarum, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Edward H. Moody Jr.

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are instrumental in changing the practice of dentistry. As president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Edward H. Moody Jr., DDS, of Morristown, TN, is one of the leaders of an organization dedicated to improving the oral care of children. But rather than trying to

RAW helps wounded veterans rebuild their oral health

Recent news about the care of U.S. veterans has revealed long-term institutional issues. For the more than 40,000 wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, the problems they face involve more than just readjusting to home life. And while all veterans deserve the best care, oral health issues in these returning warriors are sometimes neglected. Rebuilding America’s Warriors (RAW), an organization based in California but dedicated to nationwide treatment, is