There’s a new sheriff in town. And its name is the CBCT; (Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)) the ultimate critical evaluator of quality endodontics. For the past 100 years, the objective of dentistry has always been and always should be to maintain the natural dentition wherever possible. The objective of endodontic treatment has never wavered … Read more
Endodontics has often been referred to as “a big issue over a little tissue.” But if you counted the number of new file systems, new file designs, new technologies, etc., the adjective “big” doesn’t come close to describing what is happening in the market place. Almost every manufacturer of endodontic files is constantly trying to … Read more
The primary goal of endodontic therapy is to create an environment that promotes and maintains the roots of a tooth in a healthy periodontium. This allows the tooth to be properly restored and returned to function. The goals of both biological health and mechanical function are paramount in evaluating the success of a tooth that … Read more
The restoration of teeth utilizing composites still presents a myriad of clinical challenges for the dental clinician. This is especially true for extensively broken down teeth and as well, those teeth which have been accessed endodontically. Fiber posts such as the quartz Macro-Lock PostTM Illusion X-RO (RTD St. Egreve France/CRD London, ON.) UniCore Fiber post … Read more
Should a tooth be saved or should it be extracted and an implant placed? Is basing a comparison between implant retention and RCT success on endodontic outcome measures reliable? The short answer is no. Strindberg’s criteria (1956) and the PAI index (Ørstavik et al., 1996) are widely accepted as measures of RCT success. Generally, RCT … Read more
INTRODUCTIONThe clinical presentation of invasive external cervical root resorption (IECR) varies considerably and usually involves painless destruction of tooth structure that can often go unnoticed by patients and clinicians alike. While some teeth with highly vascular granulation tissue within the resorptive lesion may produce a noticeable pink spot in the cervical region of the tooth,1 … Read more
Each day, clinicians all over the world treat a wide variety of root canal systems, with often-complex canal configurations. The primary objectives of endodontic treatment are the optimal removal of bacteria and their substrate while preserving the original shape of the root canal system and the original location of the apical foramen (Schilder, 1974). Achieving … Read more
Grush (Game-brush) Visualizes Tooth Brushing and Makes It a Fun Game for Kids Tooth brushing is often viewed by children as an unpleasant chore. Parents have to spend a lot of time supervising their child’s brushing. There is a ‘battle in the bathroom’ over daily tooth brushing. Grush, Inc. has solved this problem by launching … Read more
Industry leader to support LED Imaging in the orthodontic market; Company launches its own imaging software for digital imaging products LED Imaging, a new division of LED Dental announced earlier this month, heads to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session in New Orleans with two big announcements rolling out at the show. First, … Read more
Students, residents and faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry will now have access to new, sophisticated oral and maxillofacial imaging technology due to a partnership between the UT College of Dentistry and LED Imaging, a new division of LED Dental announced earlier this month. Residents and dental students will … Read more
An increasing number of current and former NFL players are turning to dentists and oral appliance therapy as their solution to sleep apnea. An increasing number of current and former NFL players are turning to dentists and oral appliance therapy as their solution to sleep apnea. This is thought to be a direct result of … Read more
Educational campaign urges Americans take action against highly prevalent, yet seriously overlooked periodontal disease. In light of the recent prevalence data that finds almost half of American adults age 30 and older are suffering from periodontal disease, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a national consumer awareness campaign devoted to educating the public … Read more
Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe. The researchers, led by Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France, published results … Read more
With the improving of consumption ability and awareness in China, China’s oral care market is on its surging development stage; orthodontics, dental implant and other high-end businesses serve as major impetuses driving the rapid growth of dental market. The annual growth of oral care market has surpassed 20% in China, and it is projected that … Read more
The new American Dental Association (ADA) Oral Pathologist app is a handy tool to aid dentists in the diagnosis of lesions, papules, nodules, ulcers, vesicles and many other oral pathology conditions. For chairside use with mobile devices, the ADA Oral Pathologist app was developed by Dr. Michael Kahn, chairman and tenured professor of the Department … Read more
CE Course on Public Health and Environmental Best Practices Offered to Kerr Customers at Discount Kerr Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative dental products, including dental amalgam, announced today that it has partnered with Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA) to promote a CE course on public health and environmental responsibility. Kerr customers will be … Read more
Airway Obstruction, Breathing and Sleep Disorders Linked to Physiological and Cognitive Development, Cardiovascular Disease and Other Critical Health Concerns The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) is leading the charge for an integrated medical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders, which research indicates contribute to a range of … Read more
Drs. Peter Nkansah and Randy Lang won University of Toronto Teacher of the Year awards at the Dental faculty recently. Dr. Nkansah won for 2nd Year and Dr. Lang won for 4th Year. Congratualtions to both of these editorial board members.
IDEM Singapore 2014 saw more than 500 exhibitors from 38 countries showcasing the latest innovations in clinical dentistry, dental technology and patient care across every segment of the dental market, covering restorative and preventive treatments, surgical procedures and equipment, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and laboratory tools. The IDEM Singapore trade fair was the largest staged at … Read more
The VITA Zahnfabrik success story began 90 years ago. Established on July 17th, 1924 in Essen, Germany, and based in Bad Säckingen since 1943, this company has now been family-run for three generations. With the development of the Helios tooth in the 1920s, the foundation was laid for VITA’s areas of expertise acrylic teeth, shades … Read more