Dentistry

DENTSPLY Implants announces change in top management – Lars Henrikson appointed Group President

by DENTSPLY Implants
DENTSPLY Implants

DENTSPLY Implants announces a strategic change in top management: Lars Henrikson, former Group Vice President, now moves into the role of Group President. He will maintain offices in Mölndal, Sweden, and Mannheim, Germany. Jim Mosch, former Group President DENTSPLY Implants, explains: “Over the last year, the integration process between Astra Tech Dental and DENTSPLY Friadent … Read more

Successful Women In Dentistry to Benefit NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy!

by America's ToothFairy
America's ToothFairy (NCOHF)

Are you attending the Successful Women in Dentistry event? Organized by Pacific Dental Services, the conference will benefit National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) to support the delivery of oral health services for at-risk children. This exciting conference includes opening remarks from Dr. Lindsey Robinson and presentations by Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Dr. … Read more

Hu-Friedy Announces Infection Prevention Resources for Dental Professionals

by Hu-Friedy
Hu-Friedy

Hu-Friedy, a global leader in dental manufacturing, today announced several resources to provide dental practitioners with knowledge and best practices on infection prevention in light of the recent infection control breaches in dental offices. Taking a leadership position that is focused on education, the company has engaged with its network of Key Opinion Leaders to … Read more

Dental Hygienists Celebrate 50 Years of Contributing to Your Oral Health

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

Taking good care of your teeth and gums does more than just ensure you have a bright smile. A growing body of research shows that oral health and overall health are closely linked. Unchecked plaque on your teeth can result in gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth decay. Studies suggest that periodontal disease is a risk … Read more

American Academy of Periodontology Issues Report on Peri-Implant Disease Risk Factors, Diagnoses and Clinical Implications

by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently published a report, “Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnoses and Clinical Implications” in April’s Journal of Periodontology. The paper was developed in an effort to review the current knowledge of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, and guide dental professionals in their diagnoses and disease prevention. … Read more

Fine Arts Dental Laboratories announced the acquisition of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories Ltd. by Leixir Lab Group of Canada

by Fine Arts Dental Laboratories
Fine Arts Dental Laboratories

Harmeet Bindra, CEO of Leixir Lab Group and Barry Morley, President of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories located in Vancouver British Columbia announced the acquisition of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories Ltd. by Leixir Lab Group of Canada. Bindra, Morley and the team at Fine Arts Dental Laboratories celebrate this new venture and look forward to the … Read more

ADA Statement on Infection Control in Dental Settings

by American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Association (ADA)

In light of recent news reports concerning a Tulsa, Okla.-based oral surgeon, the American Dental Association (ADA) understands that there may be heightened interest in infection control procedures. Regulations for dental office inspections are determined on a state by state basis by the state dental board. The ADA has long recommended that all practicing dentists, … Read more

The Quarterback

by Dr. Elliot Mechanic, DDS
Dr. Elliot Mechanic practices esthetic dentistry in Montreal, Quebec. He is Oral Health's editorial board member for esthetics.

I am the quarterback. I call the plays and lead my team. I have learned from several great coaches and always appreciate my teammate’s input. However, I am the one that makes the final decision on how to play the game. After all, I am the one who is responsible for the final outcome. Over … Read more

Do You Have a ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’?

by Jordan Soll, BSc, (Hon.), DDS, Dip. ABAD
Dr. Jordan Soll is a Diplomate on the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry and Co-Chair of the Editorial Board of Oral Health.

I recently read a viewpoint by Marc Cooper, DDS, MSD (Dentistry Today, January 2013) in which he confirmed my fear and suspicion. The viewpoint was entitled “The Future of the Solo Private Practice”. After reading only a few sentences, and before reading his condensed bio, I immediately realized that Dr. Cooper had an excellent grasp … Read more

Using CBCT Scan Technology as a Tool to Facilitate Ideal Implant Placement and Restoration in the Anterior Aesthetic Zone

by E. Dwayne Karateew DDS, Cert Perio, Cert Fixed Prosth and Mitra Sadrameli DMD, MS, Cert Oral Maxillo
Figure 12. Final restoration.

Dental implants allow the clinical dentist an additional tool in the armamentarium of treatment options to offer the patient for the replacement of a missing tooth or teeth. The conventional approach to treatment planning of dental implants includes a thorough clinical examination, review of intra-oral and panoramic radiographs, study models and a diagnostic wax-up. Additionally, … Read more

“No Prep Veneers: Esthetics Becomes Ethic”

by Gregory Brambilla, DDS
Figure 11. The additional veneers after 13 months. Esthetics are maintained. The papillas have a nice natural look, even without teeth reduction. Even if on a macro view the margins can be seen, the esthetic limitations of such a case have almost no impact if compared to the non-aggressiveness of the procedure.

INTRODUCTIONNice smile, white teeth, youth and wellness: these are the main needs of people in society nowadays. The need for beauty has been studied for years and researchers found that there is a strong relation between beauty and self- confidence, ending with better life styles.1-3 This relation has been studied mainly in relation to cosmetic … Read more

Achieving Long-Term Single Tooth Esthetics Through Interdisciplinary Care and Implant Planning

by David Little, DDS
Figure 21. Post-treatment full-facial view of the patient, radiant, confident, and demonstrating a natural-looking smile.

Each case involving the restoration of one or two fractured or otherwise traumatized anterior teeth requires precise diagnosis and treatment planning procedures. Depending upon the patient’s age at the time of presentation, the initial findings and diagnosis could indicate the need for staged, interdisciplinary treatment that spans not merely months, but years. Likewise, the disciplines … Read more

Tooth Whitening: Opening the Gateway to Treatment

by Robert A. Lowe, DDS
Figure 22. A retracted full arch view of the completed combination tooth whitening/porcelain veneer case at a one-month follow up visit.

INTRODUCTIONThe demand for tooth whitening continues to increase in the dental consumer marketplace. Whitening is available as an in-office treatment, as a take-home treatment utilizing custom fabricated trays, or with many over the counter products available via retail outlets. Cosmetic dental procedures, such as indirect veneers and direct bonding have been available to the patient … Read more