Oral Health

OraCoat XyliMelts Have Been Picked As The Best In Non-Prescription Dry Mouth Remedy

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A recent Clinicians Report® survey rated OraCoat XyliMelts® as more effective than any other non-prescription remedy for treating xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth. The recent report published by CR Foundation, an independent, non-profit, dental education and product testing foundation, canvassed responses from 1168 dentists regarding their usage experiences with eight types of remedies … Read more

Communicate With Patients To Build Trust And Gain Acceptance

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The success of a modern dental practice is entirely dependent on how effective it is at influencing its patients to say yes to optimal dental health. It’s simple consumer economics: no matter how exceptional the practice, if the patient rejects the recommended treatment and won’t (or can’t) pay us more than it costs us to … Read more

Root Canals Could Be Seeing Their Last Days

Could root canal procedures go by the wayside in the not-too-distant future? Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute hope so. They’re developing a new treatment strategy that could someday help heal a damaged tooth using the patient’s own stem cells. Though the work is still in its early stages, and … Read more

Mouthwash: Is It The Upcoming Trend in Oral Health?

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Technavio analysts forecast the global mouthwash market to grow at a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global mouthwash market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the retail outlets. The … Read more

CareCredit Working to Create Manageable Access to Dentists

CareCredit, a leading provider of promotional healthcare financing, today announced multi-year, first-look agreement renewals with four prominent dental organizations. These four agreements strengthen CareCredit’s acceptance in more than 400 locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. Dentures & Dental Services has clinics throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas; Mortenson Dental Partners has locations … Read more

Dental Issues in Children On the Rise Due to Poor Economy

With tens of thousands of lost jobs and others struggling in a poor economy, there’s been a big spike in the number of kids unable to get dental care. “With the economy, with the government and with fees, it’s a multi-faceted issue and, you can appreciate in Alberta, we have a huge problem with people falling through the cracks,” said Denise … Read more

Duck-Bill Dinosaur Would Have Been a Dentist’s Dream

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) researchers have gained new insight into hadrosaurs, or duck-billed dinosaurs. The creatures have been on the radar for more than a century and a half, but their peculiar dental structure wasn’t entirely understood, a UTM news release notes. That is, until recently, when Aaron LeBlanc, UTM PhD candidate in the … Read more

Academy of General Dentistry Appoints New Vice President

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The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, of Mississauga, Ontario, was installed as organization’s vice president during an installation ceremony on July 18 as part of the organization’s annual meeting. Dr. Gajjar is the organization’s second vice president from Canada and first South Asian to hold … Read more

Dentsply Sirona’s Midwest Brand Releasing New Products

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The Dentsply Sirona merger was completed with a vision to deliver innovative dental solutions to improve oral health worldwide. Being able to deliver quality handpiece instruments ‘Made in Germany’ into the US dental market through the Midwest brand and the company’s US distribution partners is one of the ways that Dentsply Sirona will empower dental … Read more

BEGO International Youth Boat 2017 Is Now Open For Registration

It’s time again to “set sail and cast off” to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne next year. Due to the high demand in recent years, the Bremer dental specialist, BEGO, offers an exciting package deal to young dental technology and dentistry trainees for the fourth time. The package includes a well-priced accommodation, entry … Read more

i-CAT FLX Adds To Their Line Of Successful Digital Dentistry Solutions

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Building on the success of its i-CAT FLX cone beam 3D imaging technology, i-CAT, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, proudly launches the i-CAT FLX V-Series, the industry’s first fully upgradable solution. This dynamic system offers three fields of view (FOV), enhanced low-dose and ultra-low dose 3D imaging, and dedicated 2D traditional panoramic capabilities at a price … Read more

There Could Be A Link Between Fluoride Consumption and Diabetes

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

Digital Dentistry: What Change Could Look Like In Your Lab

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In our last article in Oral Health Labs’ Fall 2015 edition, we looked at how digital dentistry is slowly crossing the adoption cycle chasm. Digital dentistry has been slow in coming, largely because the learning curve for new methods and tools is steep indeed. Given their professional responsibility for patient care, dentists have every reason … Read more

Brasseler USA Has A New Twist For Snap-On Disposable Polishers

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Brasseler USA®, a leading manufacturer of innovative, quality dental instrumentation, introduces an innovative new spin on basic, plastic snap-on polishers with the new VersaFlex™ diamond-coated disposable polishing system. Unlike traditional Mylar® (plastic) polishers, VersaFlex is outfitted with a durable diamond coating that provides numerous advantages over traditional aluminum oxide-coated polishers. VersaFlex’s diamond coating delivers unprecedented … Read more

Colgate Study Finds Good Oral Health Habits Are Common In Multicultural Communities

Colgate today revealed the results from a national oral health care survey of more than 3,000 multicultural Americans, specifically Hispanics, African-Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans. The survey sourced questions from leading dental associations including the American Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association, and the National Dental Association, which promotes oral health equity among people of color. … Read more

Henry Schein Announces Takeover of Dental Supplies Ltd In Newfoundland and Labrador

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the acquisition of Dental Supplies Limited (Dental Supplies), a leading full-service distributor serving dental practices in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Henry Schein has served dentists and dental … Read more

Laser Depigmentation Is The New Dental Technology In Miami

John Paul Gallardo, D.D.S., P.A. and William P. Lamas, D.M.D., M.S. are excited to announce that they now provide a quick, pain-free choice to restore the appearance of healthy gums using a laser depigmentation technique in their Miami dental office. Through this treatment, patients can see a brighter smile and added confidence in as little as … Read more

Common Toothpastes Found To Contain Toxins, Report Finds

The latest report by The Cornucopia Institute, an organic industry watchdog, uncovers serious problems in cosmetics industry regulations. Regulatory weaknesses and loopholes allow for the use of questionable, even harmful ingredients in personal care products, such as toothpastes, that could negatively impact the health of the users. Behind the Dazzling Smile: Toxic Ingredients in Your … Read more

QuickSplint Is Now An Official Dentistry Tool

Orofacial Therapeutics, LP announced today that its premier product, QuickSplint®, has received two recent industry recognitions. QuickSplint was recognized as a Reader’s Choice Top 25 First Impression Product by Dentistry Today magazine, and it was named a 2016 Clinical Problem Solver by The Dental Advisor, which reports objective clinical evaluations, product comparisons, clinical performance studies, … Read more