Introduction One of the most infamous canals we chase in endodontics is the second mesio-buccal (MB2) canal of maxillary molars. It’s often referred to as the “fourth canal” and is one of the most frustrating aspects of maxillary molar root canals. We have known of the presence of the MB2 canal for over a century. … Read more
Introduction In today’s high-paced society, people want everything accomplished now. They do not want to wait. Extreme makeovers, which have been featured in the media, primed the public to search for quick-fix treatment solutions. These programs helped to educate the public about what is available in appearance related treatment. “Same-day implants” and “get your crown … Read more
What turns a plain dentist’s appointment into a first-class treatment? Dentsply Sirona’s answer to this question is the premium design concept for its treatment centers Teneo, Sinius and Intego. In a concept where “form follows function”, each treatment center visualizes high-quality functions by its ergonomic design with elegantly clean lines. This ensures comfort for the … Read more
Wisdom teeth removal surgery, a fairly common and painful procedure, is also one of the first points of access to prescription opioid medication among adolescents and young adults resulting in a higher risk of opioid addiction in this age group, a new study found. About 31 percent of patients ages 16 to 25 years old … Read more
New research has revealed the impact a change in US guidelines had on the prescribing of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) to prevent a life-threatening heart condition infective endocarditis (IE) in patients before undergoing invasive dental treatment. The findings of the international research provide further evidence that the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) … Read more
Giving a smile back every day to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to receive dental treatment: such is the mission of Brazilian non-profitable organization DSF, Doutores Sem Fronteiras (Doctors without Borders). This year, initiator Dr. Caio Machado led a team of about 120 volunteers from Brazil, among them doctors, general and specialist … Read more
In New Zealand, hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent treating bone fractures and on dental surgery every day – but a new material created from cattle bones at the University of Otago could change that, a researcher says. Dr Jithendra Ratnayake said synthetic hydroxyapatite material used to temporarily fill in gaps before bones healed … Read more
General scaling and periodontal debridement applications are an integral service offered by dental practices. In order to help practitioners to best set up their treatment rooms, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its existing Treatment Centers product range with an integrated preventive care concept. The Cavitron built-in ultrasonic scaling system is now available with the Intego line … Read more
In The Apical Third Of The Mesial Roots Of Mandibular Molars: An Ex Vivo Study Abstract Introduction: Current preparation techniques leave a different amount of unprepared root canal wall and consequently do not achieve complete cleanliness. The objective of the present study was to compare the cleanliness produced in the apical third of the mesial … Read more
Intraoral X-ray systems at Dentsply Sirona offer a complete range of options and products: Whether it is sensors with HD image quality, phosphor plates including scanners, patient-friendly positioning systems for the optimum placement of the detector media (Aimright, Rinn XCP-ORA Positioning System and the Rinn XCP-DS Fit System) or an intraoral X-ray tube assembly with … Read more
Integrated functions make Teneo a true expert – especially in implantology. Many implantologists have already come to appreciate Teneo’s qualities. The premium treatment center from Dentsply Sirona Treatment Centers has allowed the familiar steps of implantology treatment to be performed by setting speed, torque, and sterile coolant. To further optimize processes, Teneo has been enhanced … Read more
Studies have shown problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other serious diseases including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In 2009, the cost associated with the treatment of periodontal disease was shown be second only to cardiovascular disease in Canada. A team of researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside researchers from McMaster and the … Read more
Every patient with extreme tooth wear has unique treatment needs, and all of these needs may not be addressed specifically in this article. The general guidelines for treatment of these patients include the following: 1. A comprehensive examination, including a thorough medical and dental history, orofacial and dental clinical examination, dental radiographs, TMD screening history … Read more
Imagine the impact increasing your patient treatment acceptance rate by 10 to 15 percent would have on practice productivity. Now imagine getting paid for those services in an efficient manner! These components of your practice have significant influence on practice growth and are critical to ongoing practice success. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS In order to track … Read more
Water fluoridation prevents dental cavities, which are a costly public health concern. But despite the benefits supplemental water fluoridation remains a controversial subject. Some indicate it may cause long term health problems, but studies reporting side effects have been minimal or inconclusive. The long-term effects of ingested fluoride remain unclear. A recent study published in … Read more
At first I had a hard time with this news byte. Palm Beach, home of The Donald, Melania and “Baron”…good thing The Donald will own the school Baron goes to or the schoolyard harassment would be endless. Granted it is from West Palm Beach, however, the gap between rich and poor, the decimation of the … Read more
By Daniel Zimmermann from Dental Tribune – June 22, 2011 NEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, USA Design and Engineering students from Purdue University in West Lafayette in the US have developed a new kind of portable medical chair that can also be used for dental treatment. The device, named the Mantis owing to its ability to transform … Read more
In a world of CAD/CAM dentistry, the inevitable has to be that people will share the information on their dental treatment as much as they will share their visit to Costa Esmeralda (a stay in the presidential suite of the Hotel Cala di Volpe is 35K a night) or the Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives with … Read more
Just over a quarter (26 per cent) of adults say the type of dental treatment they chose in the past has been affected by the cost of treatment. And almost a fifth (19 per cent) said that they have delayed dental treatment for the same reason, according to a major survey published today. Image by … Read more
Canadian and American dental patients are heading to Mexico in their droves to avoid high dental costs in their own countries. In recent years,the number of dental patients heading abroad for treatment has increased signif Image via Wikipedia icantly, as people look to save money on dental care. In some cases, treatment can be half … Read more