The opioid epidemic has been fueled by soaring numbers of prescriptions written for pain medication. And often, those prescriptions are written by dentists. “We’re in the pain business,” says Paul Moore, a dentist and pharmacologist at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. “People come to see us when they’re in pain. Or after we’ve … Read more
Brasseler USA, a leading provider of dental instrumentation, launched today a new e-commerce experience: Shop.BrasselerUSA.com. The all new, mobile-friendly Shop.BrasselerUSA.com introduces a completely refreshed shopping experience with enhanced search features, expanded product information, and an easy-to-navigate interface. “Brasseler USA’s new e-commerce platform further embodies the Company’s ‘By Your Side’ commitment by satisfying the constantly evolving … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased and excited to introduce the 2017 Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award winners. “Every year the “Best of Class” identifies and acknowledges innovative dental technologies from the well-known to the obscure, and from the basic to the aspirational,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. … Read more
The thought of getting orthodontic treatment can be scary for patients, and if you feel like you’re meeting resistance when you suggest it, you’re not the only one. Many dentists find it difficult to get patients on board with the idea of dental braces, while others seem to have no trouble with patient compliance or … Read more
Abstract While several in vitro studies have focused on the antibacterial activity of root canal disinfection protocols and sealing ability of root filling materials, the exact clinical relevance remains unknown. In this pilot study, we aimed at identifying the possible causes of treatment failure in teeth that had been endodontically treated and diagnosed as treatment … Read more
The classic “Endodontic Triad” is founded on the three pillar principles of cleaning, shaping, and packing. More specifically, the historical triad was described as debridement, sterilization, and obturation. However, the best mental and technical process for actually achieving cleaning, shaping, and packing is best understood from the perspective of the proper 3 “F” technical sequence. … Read more
Introduction Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been recommended for the “diagnosis of radiographic signs of periapical pathology when there are contradictory (nonspecific) signs and/or symptoms”.1 CBCT provides additional information from three-dimensional images; however, there is a need for the clinician to justify its use because of the increased ionizing radiation, so it should be … Read more
Abstract The purpose of this article is to describe the treatment of a 14-year-old boy in the late mixed dentition with over-retention of several primary maxillary teeth. This situation has caused a palatal eruption of the permanent incisors and a transposition of the upper right maxillary canine between the lateral and central incisors. The case was treated non-extraction by a combination … Read more
The first “rules” that I can remember learning in dental school were G.V. Black’s rules for cavity preparation. My classmates and I carefully memorized those rules along with hundreds of others that our professors and clinical instructors taught us. But now, after many years in practice, I realized that the REAL “rules” for practicing dentistry … Read more
Sleep-related breathing disorders, which include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affect as much as 20 percent of the North American population. Oral appliances are a well-known and often preferred treatment option for patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliances only treat about 60 percent of OSA cases – and the challenge is selecting which patients will … Read more
According to the Italian agricultural lobby group, Colderetti, the British drank 40 million liters of Prosecco in 2016, and spent 366 million euros ($434 million) on it, representing a 33 per cent market growth that year. That’s good for Prosecco and the Italians who peoduce and export it. Is it good for the British? In November 2016 The … Read more
The B.C. government is pouring an extra $6 million into a health-care fund for low-income kids. The BC Healthy Kids program will now get a total of $30 million a year to help cover costs for dental care, glasses and hearing aids. The NDP government has boosted the dental allotment set by the previous Liberal … Read more
If you missed the chance to attend this year’s Ultimate Dental Meeting in Las Vegas, register now for Dentsply Sirona World 2018 in Orlando, Florida, so as not to make the same mistake twice! Dentsply Sirona World is heading back to the Sunshine State for next year’s event. Hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort … Read more
DI World Dental Federation issued today a chairside guide to advise clinicians on restorative interventions with their patients. It was released on the opening day of the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain (29 August-1 September) under the umbrella of the Caries Prevention Partnership (CPP), supported by Colgate. The guide is conceived as a visual support, with … Read more
Alberta’s health minister isn’t happy with prices coming down by just three per cent in the new fee guide published by the Alberta Dental Association and College this month, according to the CBC. With Alberta having the highest dentistry fees of any province, the college published its first fee guide since 1997 two weeks ago. But the guide wasn’t enough … Read more
• Straumann Group increases its stake in Dental Wings Inc., a leading developer and supplier of CADCAM software and scanner technology, from 55% to 100%. • CEO Mike Rynerson returns to Straumann as head of the new Digital Business Unit. The shareholders of Dental Wings Inc. (Montreal, Canada) have signed an agreement to sell their remaining shares in … Read more
WHAT/WHO: Working Together Against Oropharyngeal Cancer is a symposium at which experts associated with the American Dental Association (ADA), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and University of Chicago Medicine will address the relationship between HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancer. Speakers will present the latest on the rising … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine was ranked No. 10 among dental schools in the United States and No. 11 among dental schools worldwide in the 2017 global rankings of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The ARWU, also known as Shanghai Ranking, is regarded as one of the most prestigious and … Read more
The proportion of oral cancers caused by the human papillomavirus has risen significantly in Canada, say researchers, who suggest the infection is now behind an estimated three-quarters of all such malignancies. In a cross-Canada study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the researchers found the incidence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers increased by about 50 per … Read more
Spreading enthusiasm for CAD/CAM in dental practices and boosting training activity were the Digital Dental Academy’s goals when the doors opened in Berlin in July 2016. Led by Dr. Klaus Wiedhahn, 11 renowned CEREC experts and instructors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland joined forces to establish this training center. Everyone, from beginners to experienced users, … Read more