“Dancing With the Stars” co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet has shared on a ModernMom.com blog post that she has thyroid cancer. She revealed that she had a nodule on her thyroid and now, after months of research, tests, and second opinions, the results were “not good.” She is now scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy. “I’m going to be fine. And I feel really, really strong. Doctors say this is a good kind
Patients with advanced resectable oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) who undergo surgery do not benefit from improved survival after induction with docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (TPF), according to a new study (Journal of Clinical Oncology, November 5, 2012). Study author Zhi-yuan Zhang, MD, PhD, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and colleagues assessed 256 patients with resectable locally advanced OSCC. A total of 222 patients completed the full
Voco is introducing the GrandioSO inlay system, an all-in-one solution kit that offers all the matching components to fabricate 15 indirect composite inlays. GrandioSO inlays have an approximate material cost of $20 per inlay. All components contained in the kit are optimally matched and make it possible to extraorally fabricate inlays in just one appointment, according to the company. In addition to GrandioSO, Futurabond DC, Bifix QM, and Dimanto, the
“Going green” is not only environmentally friendly, it’s also economically savvy for dental practices, according to a presentation at the recent ADA Annual Session in San Francisco. Adopting eco-friendly practices can save dentists thousands of dollars a year, in addition to preserving natural resources. Green dentistry reduces waste and pollution; saves energy, water, and money; incorporates high tech; and supports a wellness lifestyle, according to Ronald D. Perry, DMD, a
Letting children watch a favorite cartoon is an effective and safe way to reduce anxiety before anesthesia and surgery, according to a new study in Anesthesia & Analgesia (November 2012, Vol. 115:5, pp. 1162-1167) “Cartoon distraction” can reduce anxiety in children in a safe and effective manner before they undergo anesthesia and surgery, according to researchers at Chonbuk National University Hospital. In a study that evaluated the effect of watching
D4D Technologies has introduced version 4.5 of its E4D DentaLogic software and also the E4D Solo scan-only digital impression system. Version 4.5 of the DentaLogic software features E4D Sky, offering an open network of chairside restorative systems for patient treatment. The E4D Sky communication network enables E4D system operators to exchange case data via the Internet with internal and external service providers, according the company. The new version adds a
Could rousing sedated patients one day be as easy as shining a light in their eyes? German researchers have found a way to add a light-sensitive moiety to propofol that could control its effect on humans with light (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, October 15, 2012, Vol. 51:42, pp. 10500-10504). In their study, the researchers from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich effectively anesthetized and revived tadpoles when irradiated with violet
Voters in the Bay Area city of Richmond, CA, overwhelmingly rejected a proposed tax yesterday that would have made the city the first in the U.S. to tax businesses that sell sodas and other sugary drinks. Measure N would have taxed local merchants a penny per ounce on sales of beverages containing added sugar, a category comprising more than 700 products and brands, according to a story in the Contra
The ADA has announced its support for the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) recent policy statement affirming that dental amalgam is safe and effective in treating dental cavities. According to the APHA, amalgam’s contribution to environmental mercury contamination is minimal, and limiting or curtailing its availability could have negative health consequences, particularly in low-income areas. “As the oldest organization of public health professionals in the world, APHA’s credibility in matters
LED Dental’s VELscope has reached a milestone, having been used to conduct an estimated 25 million oral cancer exams since its 2006 introduction. The company’s estimate that 25 million VELscope exams have been conducted is based on its internal sales figures and calculations provided by strategic marketing agency 14th Floor Solutions. The agency regularly conducts surveys of VELscope device owners, asking such questions as how often VELscope exams are given,
MounceEndo has introduced U.S.-made nickel titanium endodontic files in both a controlled memory and standard nickel titanium variety, branded as the MounceFile CM and the MounceFile SNT, respectively. The MounceFile line has an array of tapers, tip sizes, and pack assortments, according to the company. MounceEndo is also a fully authorized dealer for Mani stainless steel hand files and burs and reciprocating handpiece attachments from W&H of Austria.
A new study in the Journal of Oral Implantology has yielded data about which characteristics of both patient and surgeon can affect the success of dental implants (October 2012, Vol. 38:suppl 1, pp. 469-477). Researchers from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry evaluated the success of 50 patients who received implant-supported fixed complete dentures. Encompassing a total of 297 implants, the retrospective study spanned 10 years, with a mean time