American Dental Partners continues Boston charities support

American Dental Partners is continuing its financial support of several Boston-area charities. The organizations are devoted to improving the quality of life of their local communities. The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem will receive support for the 10th year. Founded in 1799, the PEM presents outstanding works of artistic and cultural creativity. American Dental Partners’ support has been dedicated to PEM’s Kids and Families activities in the Arts &

Dos and don’ts for increasing production: Don’t neglect cosmetic services

In a tough economy, don’t neglect cosmetic services Some dentists have been tempted to de-emphasize cosmetic dentistry in the belief that few people want it in a difficult economy. The truth is that many people place a high priority on an attractive smile and will pursue cosmetic dentistry if the practice promotes it. Give the office a makeover. Appearance matters. If you want to improve your patients’ appearance through cosmetic

Sulzer Mixpac offers new shorter T-Mixer tips

Sulzer Mixpac’s T-Mixer disposable mixing tips now have a shorter tip, creating less waste. Mixing tips are single-use for hygienic reasons. The new blue model saves around 0.4 mL of material per crown and bridge (C&B) application compared with its predecessor, according to the company. If a dentist performs an average of four C&B material sessions per day, this adds up to about 350 mL of savings every year, which

ACP promotes National Prosthodontics Awareness Week

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is highlighting National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, which is April 6-12 this year. With 178 million people in the U.S. missing at least one tooth and 33 million Americans having no natural teeth, the campaign aims to increase awareness about the importance of proper oral health and prosthodontic solutions to missing teeth. To celebrate the week, the ACP is providing free access to two Journal

Ritter adds 12 new independent dealers

Ritter Dental USA has added 12 new independent dealers, which the company is attributing to its Ritter Road Show and meetings that took place throughout the final quarter of 2013. The touring events provided blood-borne pathogen safety and CPR training for dental teams, as well as free sales training and technical certification for potential dealers. Ritter’s newest independent dealers are ARC Dental Equipment, Brooklyn Dental Equipment, Cahill Dental Sales and

Oral Health 2020 program seeks to end dental disease in kids

In a time of continued partisan politics when it comes to funding dental and healthcare programs on every level, the DentaQuest Foundation has launched its latest and maybe most ambitious project, Oral Health 2020, with an overall goal of eradicating dental disease in children and improving oral health across the life span. With four goals broken into subgoals (see sidebar below), this initiative aims to expand on the foundation’s Oral

WooBamboo launches kids’ bamboo toothbrush

WooBamboo has introduced a kids’ version of its bamboo toothbrushes, called Sprouts, which will be available in May. WooBamboo now offers a kids’ version of its bamboo toothbrushes, called Sprouts. Image courtesy of WooBamboo. WooBamboo now offers a kids’ version of its bamboo toothbrushes, called Sprouts. Image courtesy of WooBamboo. All WooBamboo toothbrushes use dental-grade Dupont Tynex bristles in soft, supersoft, or medium textures. The handles are made from sustainable,

Study: ER visits for dental problems cost nearly $1B a year

Emergency department (ED) visits for dental problems cost nearly $3 billion during the period from 2008 through 2010, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (April 2014, Vol. 145:4, pp. 331-337). The majority of those seeking ED care for oral conditions are lower-income and without insurance, the study found. This follows a 2013 ADA report that found that patients are resorting to emergency rooms

New biomarker linked to better outcomes of HNC

Researchers have identified a new biomarker linked to better outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and non-small cell lung cancer, according to a new study in Cancer (April 1, 2014). The research from the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in Jupiter, FL, could help scientists develop new diagnostics and therapies, and help physicians determine the best long-term treatments for patients with these cancers, according to the institute. The

DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider

Dear Cosmetic Dentistry Insider, How can a private practice survive? HuangshanDental.com Advisory Board member Dr. David A. Landau looks at the changes in dentistry as a practice, and explains why a strong understanding of cosmetic restorative dentistry will continue to be an essential part of the evolving private practice. He also issues a rallying cry to deliver exceptional patient care as a blueprint for a practice to thrive. Click here to

Study: Plasma tool has potential for dental care, oral cancer

A new technique that uses atmospheric pressure plasma, a new radiation source, could be used for dental care and to treat oral cancer, according to a recent study in the European Physical Journal D (March 11, 2014). Plasma medicine explores the interaction of atmospheric pressure plasma jets with biological tissues, which may aid in medical treatment. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have studied the different types of DNA

Ormco launches Ormco Custom digital case package

Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco is launching Ormco Custom, an end-to-end digital case package that features a suite of products and services. Ormco Custom includes digital scanning with the Lythos digital impression system. In April, Ormco will release the 1.9 Lythos software upgrade that features easier digital impression acquisition and other system enhancements. The package also enables pretreatment smile visualizationwith the Insignia Advanced Smile Design, which allows doctors to show patients