Walmart is now an underwriter of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. Walmart is also partnering with Crest and Oral-B Kids to help expand access to oral health services in the U.S. for at-risk children and families. The partnership with Crest and Oral-B Kids products at Walmart will help elevate awareness of the importance of oral health and preventive strategies for children and their families, explained Fern Ingber,
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. We interviewed Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) — the first woman ever to be elected to the position — to learn more about her plans for her new
Ormco has released a software update for Insignia Advanced Smile Design that offers enhancements for case design. The orthodontic software and application system combines 3D diagnostic technology and interactive treatment planning for customized solutions. Insignia 21.7 is now available for download and provides orthodontists with more options for treatment submissions. The upgrade includes new clear precision placement guides (jigs) that are manufactured to fit like a puzzle piece into each
Cone-beam CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offer a number of advantages over 2D imaging tools for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain, according to a paper in Dental Clinics of North America (July 2013, Vol. 57:3, pp. 405-418). While as many as 50% of elderly people may be affected by orofacial pain, it is often hard to diagnose, noted the study authors, from the College of Dental Medicine
Students and faculty from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston offered oral cancer screenings, brochures, and free samples of toothpaste and toothbrushes donated by Tufts to fans at a recent Red Sox baseball game. The event was the eighth annual Tooth Day at Fenway Park, a community outreach event organized by the school’s Alpha Omega Dental (AO) fraternity, according to a story on wickedlocal.com. The Red Sox
Cosmedent has launched five new products for temporary crowns and bridges. The new products include MirrorImage temporary crown and bridge material, Connect translucent temporary resin cement, Adhere noneugenol temporary zinc oxide cement, Adjust flowable composite for correcting and repairing temporary crowns and bridges; and Gloss acrylic varnish, according to a press release. MirrorImage creates temporary crown and bridge restorations. It has faster working and setting times; good handling, strength and
Align Technology credits strong Invisalign sales with pushing its second-quarter revenues up 12.5% year over year. Total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 (end-June 30) were $163.8 million, up from $145.6 million reported in the second quarter of 2012. Invisalign clear aligner revenue for the quarter was $153.3 million, compared with $133.7 million in the second quarter of 2012. Scanner and CAD/CAM services revenue for the quarter
Oral Health America (OHA) is gearing up for its fourth annual Fall for Smiles campaign. The campaign, which kicks off September 1, focuses on educating communities about the importance of maintaining good oral health through daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, healthy food choices, and avoiding tobacco. This year’s campaign will focus on older adults, who are particularly vulnerable to oral disease and lack of access to care, according
The U.S. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Washington, DC, dental clinic $61,600 for 26 alleged serious violations. The Smile Center Dental clinic, which is owned by MD Dental Center, was inspected in February in response to a complaint, according to an OSHA news release. The violations include workers’ exposure to blood-borne pathogens without an exposure control plan or proper training, workers without proper eye protection when
The Alliance of the ADA is collecting at least 3,000 Head-to-Toe project kits, which it will donate to abused women and children during its annual meeting in New Orleans this fall. The kits include a hat, a pair of socks, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and personal care items for women or a small toy for children, according to an ADA News article. The Alliance will donate the kits to New Orleans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for a quicker method for checking whether steam sterilizers are functioning properly. The Verify Cronos self-contained biological indicator (SCBI) from Steris is a new test designed to help speed the determination of whether steam sterilization of reusable medical devices is effective, according to an FDA press release. It is the first biological indicator test that gives results in two
Gingivae are an attractive source for stem cells can be used in tissue regeneration, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (July 18, 2013). Gingivae represent a unique soft tissue that serves as a biological barrier to cover the oral cavity side of the maxilla and mandible, noted the study authors, from the University of Southern California and the University of Pennsylvania. Recently, gingivae were identified