Dental Duets: 25 years of dental technology — hits, misses, and future winners
2026-02-10
Dr. John Flucke was one of the first key opinion leaders I met when I entered the dental industry more than 20 years ago. He
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Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth
2026-02-10
Poor oral health (OH) may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the
What mouth rinses may do to some restorations
2026-02-10
Extended use of certain mouth rinses may cause discoloration of CAD-CAM resin-based restorations, with the extent potentially affected by material and rinse type. This study
The future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on this
2026-02-10
The protein ATF6 may be a promising target for developing noninvasive orthodontic treatments by playing a role in triggering the production of tumor necrosis factor
Sensei, DentalMonitoring partner
2026-02-10
Carestream Dental’s practice management brand Sensei has integrated with DentalMonitoring with the goal of enhancing digital orthodontic care. The partnership aims to bring real-time artificial
Want to improve root canals? Maybe use a microscope
2026-02-10
Using a microscope during root canal treatment may improve outcomes and aid in handling complex cases with a more favorable prognosis, according to a study
These factors may complicate jaw fractures
2026-02-10
Certain factors, including tobacco use and substance abuse, may increase the risk of complications in mandible fracture treatment. This study was published recently in the
Dentatus Luscent Post System
2026-02-10
“What’s needed isn’t fewer posts — it’s better ones.” For decades, placing a post after endodontic treatment to further retain and reinforce he core was
Align launches aligners with occlusal blocks
2026-02-10
Align’s new Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks. Image courtesy of Align Technology Inc. Align Technology Inc. has launched Invisalign with mandibular advancement
AI reveals the 5 biggest smile design mistakes dentists make
2026-02-10
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the buzz in dentistry right now. With that in mind, I recently asked ChatGPT to list the five biggest mistakes
Taking the ache out of talking pain with dental patients
2026-02-10
Asking about the medications dental patients take is part of gathering a detailed medical history, but do clinicians know how to gather this information without
Shofu Super-Snap Polishing System
2026-02-10
Conservative composite restorations have become the benchmark for minimally invasive dentistry. The push for little to no prep restorations in the aesthetic zone has created