It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer dental caries. On the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain both carbohydrates and starch that increase the risk of cavities, according to a thesis presented November 2 at the Sahlgrenska Academy, part of the University of Gothenburg. Lena Hellqvist, a doctoral student at the academy and a member of staff at Karlstad University, studied oral health among
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, which serves most of San Jose, CA, is one step closer to fluoridating the water supply of one of the most populous cities in the U.S. On November 19, a committee of the water board of directors unanimously agreed to recommend to the full board that fluoridation begins at its three treatment plants and cleared a major funding hurdle, sourcing the $6.6 million needed
Glidewell Laboratories has expanded the compatibility of its Inclusive Tooth Replacement Solution to accommodate a number of popular implant systems from Astra Tech, Biomet 3i, Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Zimmer. Clinicians who want to use the restorative-driven, all-in-one treatment package but prefer to place their existing implant system can now prescribe the Open Platform Inclusive Tooth Replacement Solution, according to the company. The expanded solution includes the same components as
Biolux Research is sponsoring the inaugural Rapid Orthodontics Symposium, planned in conjunction with the 17th UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 6, 2013. The symposium is designed to bring together the leading experts in the world on various techniques and technologies related to accelerating orthodontic tooth movement, improving treatment efficiency, and reducing treatment timelines, according to the company. The
The Zyppah hybrid oral appliance is a new device that takes a different approach to treating snoring and sleep apnea. Developed by a biomedical engineer and dentist who has studied sleep apnea and snoring since 2001, the Zyppah allows the individual to sleep in any position, fits comfortably inside the mouth, and holds the tongue in place, according to the company. The differentiating aspect of the device is that it
A Chicago-based dental chain is being sued on behalf of a 17-year-old boy who died in 2011 after undergoing a root canal at one of the chain’s offices. Christopher Schutzius went to the Blue Island office of Dental Dreams on February 1, 2011, after he lost a filling while eating a piece of candy, according to a story in the Southtown Star. He underwent root canal surgery and four days
Safegide, developer of a proprietary, 3D-guided dental surgery system, will launch its new guided surgery technology at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), November 24-28, to be held November 24-28 in New York City. Safegide’s technology has the ability to reduce the risks and expense of dental implant placement by reducing the need for cone-beam CT scans and laboratory fabricated surgical guides, according to the company. This new technology
A team of U.S. researchers will use genetically engineered mice and 3D imaging technology to study the development of the human midface — upper jaw, cheekbones, and eye sockets — and how diseases and abnormalities of the head affect the growth and shape of the face. The work is being funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The researchers will measure
Patrice Pascual is now executive director of the Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP), taking over the reins from Catherine Dunham, who served as interim executive director for two years. In addition, Foti Panagakos, DMD, PhD, director of clinical relations and strategy for Colgate-Palmolive, is now chairman of the CDHP board of directors after serving as vice chair for three years, while Burton Edelstein, DDS, MPH, founding chair of the CDHP,
The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores a range of topics, including the development of a silver nitrate/sodium fluoride protocol that arrests caries lesions, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced. In an article titled “Back to the Future: The Medical Management of Caries Introduction,” the author discusses a protocol involving the application of 25% silver nitrate directly to cavitated caries lesions and immediately followed by
The potential link between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes continues to garner attention, with a number of studies reporting varying results. Now a new study has found that periodontal disease was more severe and a periodontitis diagnosis more frequent in mothers with preterm or low-birth-weight babies versus those who had full-term, normal-weight infants. However, the placental inflammatory infiltrate and bacterial profile of both groups did not differ (Journal of
Operation Smile is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a yearlong series of events in the U.S. and abroad. To increase awareness about the urgency of the problem cleft lip and cleft palette, Operation Smile is launching a global campaign entitled Change Forever. Operation Smile’s programs are designed to create a permanent global impact and create self-sufficiency in developing countries, according to the organization. In October and November, more than 350