CAD/CAM dentures may outperform off-the-shelf ones
2026-02-10
When it comes to complete dentures, CAD/CAM milled acrylic resin teeth may outperform prefabricated artificial teeth, according to a new study published on June 10
Imaging & CAD/CAM
These 3D-printed restorations may not be OK long term
2026-02-10
3D-printed noninvasive restorations made from a ceramic-reinforced composite resin may experience significant wear over time; therefore, they may only be suitable for short-term use. The
AI matches dentists in detecting gingivitis
2023-06-19
Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect gum inflammation, or gingivitis, from intraoral photographs with over 90% accuracy, according to a study recently published in the International
Do pediatric dentists need to improve their imaging diagnoses?
2023-05-15
Pediatric dentists performed poorly in diagnosing various types of dental trauma from cone-beam tomography (CBCT) images and intraoral x-rays, according to a pilot study published
CBCT aids in surgical removal of rare nasally impacted mesiodens
2023-04-05
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging helped clinicians use a novel surgical technique to remove a rare nasally impacted extra tooth in a 13-year-old boy. The
Pro-Craft offering free trial of iTero intraoral scanner
2023-04-03
California-based Pro-Craft Dental Laboratory is offering a free 30-day trial of Align Technology’s iTero intraoral scanner. The scanner allows dentists to send restorative scans in
Should clinicians tell parents their child is pregnant?
2023-02-15
If a minor questions the safety of dental x-rays because she may be pregnant and isn’t yet ready to tell her parents, clinicians must consider
Align Technology reports Q4, fiscal 2022 revenues
2023-02-02
Align Technology, manufacturer of Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software, reported the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year
Week in Review: Dentist sued over YouTube video | CBCT on the rise for kids | NSAIDs shine in pain relief study
2023-01-20
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A Missouri dentist made an online video cautioning viewers about the use of snap-on veneers only to later be sued by the
CBCT use in younger dental patients on the rise
2023-01-19
The use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in younger pediatric patients has risen every year since 2017, indicating increased awareness about the uses of the
Ormco to host webinar on Spark aligners’ new features
2022-11-01
Ormco, the manufacturer of Spark aligners, will host a webinar on November 4 to discuss the latest clinical features of the recently launched release 13
SprintRay launches new hybrid ceramic resin
2022-10-26
SprintRay has launched OnX Tough, a hybrid ceramic resin designed for the 3D printing of dental prosthetics. The resin is made using NanoFusion technology, which
