The possibilities offered by Primescan, Omnicam and CEREC are noticeably increasing with the new generation 5 software updates: Dentsply Sirona announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire OraCheck. The new OraCheck 5.0 will enable Dentsply Sirona to offer patient monitoring before, during and after treatment. Additionally, the updated Connect Software 5.1 now … Read more
Scientists at a Chinese university say they have discovered the world’s first material that can repair damaged tooth enamel once and last for life. A few drops of the liquid solution can fix all invisible cracks and wear on an ageing molar, according to researchers at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, eastern China, whose work was … Read more
The province is adding their resources to the fight for better dental health in Durham. The Durham Region health department is set to get $1.6 million from the provincial government as part of the new senior dental care plan. The new plan was announced by the province in April, and is a dental program aiming … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) announces its partnership with Walgreens and Johnson & Johnson for a National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) campaign. ADHA established NDHM to promote good oral health and celebrate the dedication of dental hygienists across the country. This October, ADHA advances that message through its first national campaign with Walgreens and Listerine®. The … Read more
Some dental patients who were inappropriately given antibiotics prior to procedures suffered adverse events potentially connected to the drugs, such as anaphylaxis and Clostridioides difficile infection, researchers said here. Of patients inappropriately prescribed antibiotic prophylaxis prior to a dental procedure, almost 4% had adverse events ranging from new allergies and emergency department visits to anaphylaxis and C. difficile infection, … Read more
Glidewell Dental, an industry-leading provider of dental services and clinical products, technologies and education, has released Vol. 14, Issue 3, of Chairside® magazine, featuring a Q&A interview with Dr. Taylor Manalili, who shares her efforts to improve the restorative workflow for full-arch implant treatment. Dr. Manalili frequently lectures at continuing education programs and is also … Read more
In 2017, Jose Antonio Hernandez Vasquez, a 17-year-old from Guatemala seeking asylum in the United States, was suddenly moved from a youth shelter to a maximum-security facility in Southern California. For about 10 months, the teen was detained alongside adults, many of them gang members and convicted criminals, before authorities realized their error. The mistake … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is once again setting the standard for modern intraoral imaging with the new X-ray sensor. This addition to the integrated product portfolio offers a unique combination of outstanding image quality, security of investment, diagnostic support and greater independence from suboptimal exposure settings, all of which promotes clinical confidence. Digital intraoral X-rays offer numerous … Read more
With great expectations and an even greater audience, Dentsply Sirona World, “The Ultimate Dental Meeting”, started yesterday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thousands of guests from the dental world registered for one of the most fascinating events in dentistry. Dentsply Sirona offers a mixture of exciting discussions, clinical training units, vast networking opportunities, as well as … Read more
The first Colombian politician to be jailed for buying votes escaped from prison on Tuesday after being temporarily allowed out for a dentist’s appointment. Aída Merlano, 43, made the escape from her guard by using a red rope to jump out of the window of an orthodontist practice in the capital of Bogotá. To view the full … Read more
Elite Dental Associates, Dallas (“Elite”) has agreed to pay $10,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and to adopt a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Elite is a privately-owned dental practice located … Read more
Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress. The conference is October 3-5 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Cardiovascular disease is the No. … Read more
There is not a lot of room in a 100 sq ft treatment area of a dental clinic in Kwai Chung, run by charity HOPE Worldwide, but what this establishment lacks in space, it makes up for with heart. A team of specially trained dentists and custom-built equipment caters to wheelchair-bound patients. Jonathan Liu Lap-hang, … Read more
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE:CMD) announced today that it is has completed its previously announced acquisition of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, a 111-year-old global leading manufacturer of instruments and instrument reprocessing workflow systems serving the dental industry. The acquisition will enhance the dental division’s supply chain efficiency and enable it to better support its distribution partners … Read more
The American Dental Association recommends dentists conduct routine visual and tactile examinations for oral and oropharyngeal cancer for all patients, according to a resolution passed by the ADA House of Delegates on Sept. 9. Resolution 65H-2019 amended the ADA policy on early detection and prevention of oral cancer to include oropharyngeal cancer and cover all … Read more
Sonendo®, Inc., developer of the GentleWave® System, announced today it had been named a winner of the 2019 OCTANe High Tech Awards for Outstanding Innovation in the Medical Technology category. “We are honored to receive this award,” said Bjarne Bergheim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonendo. “Developing products that improve patient outcomes is foundational to our core … Read more
The new Orthophos Systems provide premium solutions for multiple applications, providing high image quality at a low dose, efficient and reliable diagnoses, and intuitive digital workflows. The Orthophos line offers a flexible solution for any practice to deliver treatment with confidence. Improving treatment processes, optimal utilization of digital technologies, and the development of products and … Read more
Award-winning materials available to Canadian dental practices on October 1, 2019 DMG today announced that its new generation bulk fill composite and universal bond system has been approved for use in Canada. Ecosite Bulk Fill and Ecosite Bond will be available to Canadian dentists effective October 1, 2019. Ecosite Bulk Fill represents the state of … Read more
KaVo Kerr unveils its next-generation VPS impression material for better-fitting restorations: Take 1™ Hydro™. Featuring one of the industry’s lowest contact angles at ≤10° on uncured material, Take 1 Hydro allows clinicians to push impression materials deeper into the sulcus to capture better margins and minute details, free of voids and distortions. “For dentists, clinical … Read more
As with many beauty products in the world of luxury, it turns out that toothpaste isn’t really necessary. Sure, it can freshen breath and help whiten teeth, but the real benefits of brushing come from the bristles on a toothbrush and their ability to scrape and disrupt dental plaque that leads to tooth decay and … Read more