One of the primary goals of restoring anterior teeth is to provide the best possible aesthetic result. This includes shade (value, hue), proportions, and symmetry. One material option for restoring anterior teeth is composite; its benefits include reversibility, interim usage as a provisional, and eventual transition to porcelain. Any damage to the composite is easily … Read more
As an OMF surgeon, my patients often ask for liquid medications due to difficulty swallowing large pills. There is now a product on the market that allows my patients to take their vitamins via toothpaste, though antibiotics have yet to find a way into toothpaste. But wait, can you really get a significant amount of vitamins … Read more
Sustainability in dental practices is a growing concern as we move towards global initiatives for a greener future. The significance of sustainability in dental practices extends beyond the immediate clinical setting. As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for healthcare services, particularly dental hygiene care. This surge in demand places unprecedented … Read more
In this month’s Data Driven Dentistry feature, we decided to take a look at your purchasing plans. While many dentists took a financial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of our reader respondents still had plans to purchase new equipment this year. This is great to see. Operatory equipment was the most popular option … Read more
When you hear the word chlorhexidine it is easy to guess the first things that pop into your mind: stain, poor patient compliance, great bacterial killer, terrible taste, works well but causes calculus, and adds a lot more work. If you speak with a dental professional about chlorhexidine there are usually two camps of thought. … Read more
Is dry mouth a complaint you hear frequently from your patients? Does your mirror ever stick to your patient’s cheek during their dental visit? We can all probably think of those patients – those patients with severe dry mouth. The American Dental Association reports that anywhere from .9-64.8% of patients suffer from dry mouth.1 The … Read more
Oral Science is proud to launch an enhanced formulation of the X-PUR 1.1% NaF Gel (5,000 ppm fluoride), a leading high strength sodium fluoride gel with 10% xylitol indicated to reduce caries. This new gentle formulation of X-PUR 1.1% NaF Gel now offers a reduced amount of mint to suit the needs of compromised oral … Read more
Septodont, leading manufacturer of dental anesthetics, announces a new and exciting bioceramic root canal sealer – BioRoot™ Flow. Clinical advantages of this proprietary hydraulic sealer technology include: Creates an alkaline environment unfavorable for bacterial growth Long-lasting Ca release essential for bioactivity and mineral tag formation Ample working time of >60 minutes for multi-rooted molars Pure … Read more
As part of its sustainability strategy “Beyond: Taking action for a brighter world”, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its successful engagement for better oral health and healthy smiles, by joining the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe as a corporate partner. Today, Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, announced … Read more
maxill inc has announced the release of a new personal protective product line, Packard Healthcare following increasing demand for quality PPE. The line will feature nitrile gloves and disposable gowns at affordable prices. The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has fluctuated greatly during the pandemic. Disposable gloves and gowns have been a crucial component … Read more
dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL) Canada’s largest and, one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of dental practices, today announced an extended partnership with Align Technology bolstering its offering of Invisalign® brand clear aligner treatment to Canadians nationwide through its Ortho Acceleration Program (OAP). “With patient expectations on the rise, they are looking for more advanced and specialized care options from their family … Read more
Dentsply Sirona now makes the application of conventional impression material even easier and, above all, more efficient: The mixing tip and cartridge system has been optimized. The mixing cube technology results in improved mix quality of the material. In addition, material waste is reduced. In this way, one cartridge can be used for more applications. … Read more
Medit, makers of the award-winning i700 scanner, announced a distribution agreement in North America with Henry Schein Dental, a global solutions provider of dental products and services, to help optimize workflows and improve operational success and clinical outcomes of dental practices. “Medit is pleased to collaborate with Henry Schein, as doing so helps align our … Read more
Introducing VOCO Retraction Paste, an astringent paste with aluminum chloride that effectively widens and dries the gingival sulcus, creating the ideal conditions for accurate and successful digital or conventional impressions. VOCO Retraction Paste features a custom-engineered capsule with a long, fine, flexible plastic tip rather than metal, that avoids damage to the gingiva and allows … Read more
Dental industry leader Bisco Canada’s empowering new name and look are built on decades-long knowledge and partnership building. Today Bisco Canada announced it has rebranded as Curion. The new name and identity, stemming from the word “cura” meaning “to care”, are born out of a desire to reflect their breakout growth as curators of expert-driven … Read more
W&H unveils and demonstrates new innovations and solutions at one of the largest exhibits of dental products and manufacturers in North America. W&H Group, a leading international medical technology company, will unveil their latest innovations and solutions for dentists and clinicians at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2022 Midwinter Meeting. This national convention takes place … Read more
Oral Science (Brossard, QC) is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by EMS (Switzerland) the new official national service center for the EMS AIRFLOW®. Dental offices across Canada will now have a convenient and quick access to the team of technical specialists at Oral Science for their EMS AIRFLOW® units requiring servicing and … Read more
Dentsply Sirona introduces new Calibra® Bio Bioceramic luting cement. Calibra® Bio cement’s new bioactive chemistry works naturally with the tooth structure to form a self-repairing layer of hydroxyapatite (HA) for improved marginal integrity. And its unique Calcium Aluminate Ionomer (CAIO) chemistry delivers seamless adaptation towards the tooth structure at the cement-tooth interface. It has been … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to announce that London Drugs pharmacies, a leading Canadian retail pharmacy chain based in Richmond, British Columbia, which has 78 stores in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, will now expand its offering of Curaprox & X-PUR products. London Drugs will now carry: X-PUR 0.05% Opti-Rinse, mint flavour, … Read more
Primescan, the high-performance intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona, is an excellent starting point for digital workflows that can assist in further improving dental treatment in restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and implantology. Primescan is now validated for full arch fixed implant restorations with Atlantis suprastructures, mainly due to the proven accuracy1 of Primescan. It is now possible for … Read more