OrthoFX’s NiTime aligner gets FDA clearance
2023-04-18
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to OrthoFX’s NiTime aligners, which are designed for overnight wear. The new aligners will
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Orthodontic wirelike device aids bone regeneration
2023-04-18
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a device similar to an orthodontic wire that supports bone regeneration in mice, according to a study
A sticky way to combat 3rd-molar surgery complications
2023-04-17
Using elastic kinesiology tape in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were more effective than pain medication alone in treating postoperative complications after wisdom tooth
Amend’s suture-free device for oral wounds gets funded
2023-04-17
Amend Surgical has received an undisclosed sum of money to commercialize a sutureless peripheral nerve repair device used to treat oral tissue wounds. The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative
Students develop remote robotic dentistry system
2023-04-14
Students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are highlighting an initial prototype they developed that may one day lead to remote robotic
50% of endodontic patients with toothaches had TMDs
2023-04-14
Nearly half of patients who sought root canal treatment for a painful tooth had temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), according to a study published on April
Mental health disorder causes tween’s chronic lockjaw
2023-04-11
An 11-year-old boy’s painful chronic lockjaw may have been triggered by conversion disorder, a mental health condition that causes physical symptoms, according to a case
Sonendo announces leadership changes
2023-04-11
Sonendo, developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, announced that Andrew Kirkpatrick will step down as chief operating officer effective June 1. Kirkpatrick, who
Dental pros may be key to preventing detergent pod ingestion
2023-04-10
Dental professionals can play an important role in raising awareness about the health risks linked to colorful detergent pods used for household chores, suggests research
Does sedation affect kids’ dental fear?
2023-04-06
The progression of children’s dental fear may not be solely dependent on the type of sedation they receive during restorative treatment, according to a study
NYU Dentistry’s gel that represses gum disease wins award
2023-04-05
A gum disease-fighting topical gel developed by scientists at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has won STAT Madness 2023, a virtual science
Vitamin D may protect against caries in kids
2023-04-04
Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may offer a certain protective effect against tooth decay in children and youth, according to a large U.S. study published