Sonendo has made a $50,000 pledge to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation for the advancement of endodontic education and research in oral health. The donation will help fund educational grants for future endodontists, as well as research projects that generate new clinical data. Sonendo is a privately held, venture-backed company developing technologies for endodontic therapy.
Louisiana State University (LSU) researchers have been awarded a $2.76 million grant that will enable them to study how HIV and antiretroviral therapy may change communities of bacteria in the mouth, and what effects those changes may have on oral infections in HIV disease. Paul Fidel, PhD, of the LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry, is the lead principal investigator for the study, which was funded for five years by
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who are hospitalized after surgery and do not receive anticoagulation therapy have an increased risk of blood clots, according to a study in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. However, the patients who received anticoagulation therapy had higher rates of bleeding complications than those who did not get such therapy, noted a research team led by Daniel Clayburgh, MD, PhD, from the Oregon Health and
A new report details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a “poor” rating by the report, an ominous sign for the baby boomer generation. The report by Oral Health America (OHA), entitled “A State of Decay,” blamed “limited access to dental insurance, affordable dental services, community water fluoridation, and programs that support oral health prevention and education,” as the
A survey of U.S. dentists found that more than 91% of respondents favor the certification of the composition and ADA classification of the restorative materials they prescribe. More than 97% said they would favor dental labs that included free materials certification with every case they ship. The survey was conducted by the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council, an industry nonprofit organization that provides participating suppliers with certificates attesting to the composition and ADA
Heraeus Kulzer has launched xantasil, its new alginate substitute, in the North American market. The medium-viscosity, addition-curing silicone is an alternative to traditional alginates for taking impressions for temporaries, orthodontic models, splints, and opposing jaw models, according to the company. It is specifically designed for the requirements of taking anatomical impressions and long-term dimensional and storage stability. Use of xantasil requires light drying of the tooth surface prior to placing
Increasing cosmetic case acceptance Even in this economy, patients will still say “yes” to cosmetic and elective treatment. In fact, as more people change careers and go on job interviews, there could be an uptick in demand for whitening and other cosmetic services. The question is — will your case presentation persuade them to say “yes” to treatment? It will if you do certain things right. Show the power of
The Kansas Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Project have entered formal mediation in their debate over the licensing of midlevel dental providers (MLPs), with the goal of finding compromise legislation that would allow advanced hygienists to perform some procedures in the state. Kansas Dental Project has pushed for legislation that would allow advanced hygienists to perform routine procedures such as temporary fillings, extractions, and filing sharp edges off teeth,
Ritter Dental USA is launching a new product marketing program for implants and crowns at this year’s ADA Annual Session, which will take place in New Orleans from October 31 through November 3. The program, to be unveiled at booth No. 1345, was designed to provide specialists and qualified general dentists alike with a seamless implant solution. The program combines Ritter’s German-made implant kits with 3Shape’s Trios digital technology, along
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health (IOH) has announced the winners of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation Community Service Grant Program. The program awards $120,000 in funding over two years to dental hygiene organizations, the institute said. The grants are provided in amounts of $2,500 and $5,000 for community-based organizations providing dental hygiene care to those with limited access to oral healthcare. The grants were
Mobile phones are ubiquitous in most societies, and they are gradually being supplanted by smartphones. For example, the Pew Internet and American Life project has found that as of May 2013, 91% of Americans own a mobile phone while 56% own a smartphone. Now, a new report published in the Journal of Orthodontics has taken a look at which apps are most useful for orthodontic specialists or offer patients sound
Comfort Dental has expanded to Nebraska and opened a new office in Omaha. The office will provide general and cosmetic dental services, but specialists such as orthodontists and oral surgeons will be brought in as needed, according to an Omaha.com story. The new location focuses on serving patients without dental insurance or who can’t afford dental care, and offers moderately priced services. While Comfort Dental is a franchise, each location