D4D and Henry Schein have introduced the E4D NEVO scanner and Design Center for restorative dentistry. NEVO scanner technology is based on powder-free image capture in the intraoral environment and is the first scanner to use E4D’s patent-pending blue laser technology, the companies noted in a press release. The E4D NEVO Design Center is a laptop computer that works with the NEVO scanner to provide more energy and double the
DenMat has partnered with Midmark to outfit DenMat’s new Dental Learning Center at its corporate headquarters in Lompoc, CA. The state-of-the art facility is equipped with a Midmark dental operatory and chair for hands-on patient education on Lumineers and other on minimally invasive aesthetic dental programs, the companies noted in a press release. DenMat holds educational workshops in North America and conducts a series of live-patient veneer placement courses.
A study to determine the qualitative and quantitative contamination of dental unit reservoir water found widespread contamination of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the water (Future Microbiology, May 2013, Vol. 8:5, pp. 681-689). The study included water samples from 107 unit reservoirs, which Polish researchers analyzed for aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria contamination and the risk these pathogens may pose to dental staff and patients. They used conventional microbiological methods and
Researchers from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells that is essential for promoting head and neck cancer (Oncogene, May 27, 2013). The study shows that a protein called Nanog, which is normally active in embryonic stem cells, promotes the growth of cancer stem cells in head and neck
There is evidence that sleep obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has negative consequences much beyond the annoyance of keeping one’s partner awake. In previous studies, it has been linked to cardiovascular disease and systemic hypertension in the long term and fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate in the near term. But are OSA signs and symptoms associated with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as well? A small body of evidence has
RegeneCure has begun a clinical study using the company’s proprietary ammonio methacrylate copolymer type A (AMCA) guided bone regeneration (GBR) dental membrane for patients requiring dental implants. The AMCA GBR membrane is entirely synthetic, eliminating the risk of contamination by pathogens present in animal-tissue-derived membranes, according to the company. It is also strong and degrades slowly over time, giving the natural bone more time to properly regenerate. In addition, the
Dazzlepro’s Advanced GT Sonic toothbrush is now available to dental practices, distributors, vendors, retailers, and e-commerce merchants. The toothbrush makes 40,000 sonic brushstrokes per minute and has three brushing modes and a ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing charger base, the company noted in a press release. The Advanced GT Sonic model is the new flagship for the company’s brand. Founded in 2010, Dazzlepro offers teeth-whitening products and sonic toothbrushes.
Maine legislators approved a bill on Tuesday that would create a new category of dental hygienists: dental hygiene therapists. The House of Representatives voted 95-45 in support of LD 1230, according to an Associated Press story. Hygienists could become dental hygiene therapists after additional schooling, 1,000 clinical hours, and an examination. Proponents say Maine has a shortage of dentists, but opponents say the issue is that patients don’t show up
J. Morita USA is offering a 30-day, risk-free trial for the TwinPower Turbine product line. Any TwinPower handpiece purchased from June 17 to August 31, 2013 qualifies for the money-back guarantee, the company noted in a press release. Several TwinPower turbine models are available for various clinical situations. The product line includes a standard-sized head, UltraM and UltraE miniheads, and a 45° for surgical procedures, as well as the new
National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers have found that antibodies against the human papillomavirus (HPV) may help identify individuals who are at greatly increased risk of HPV-related cancer of the oropharynx. In their study, published in the Journal of Oncology (June 17, 2013), at least 1 in 3 individuals with oropharyngeal cancer had antibodies to HPV, compared with fewer than 1 in 100 individuals without cancer. When present, these antibodies were detectable
Nanomedicine company Nanobiotix has received authorization from the French Medicine Agency to start clinical trials for its drug, NBTXR3, on patients with locally advanced cancers of the oral cavity or oropharynx. It is the second indication for NBTXR3, which is also in clinical trials for soft-tissue sarcoma, the company noted in a press release. The phase I trial will be an open-label nonrandomized, dose escalation study of safety and tolerability
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 influencing the practice of dentistry. When dental hygienists from across the U.S. and around the world gather in Boston this week for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) annual session, they will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of their profession. On the eve of this landmark