NuSmile Ltd., the worldwide leader in pediatric esthetic restorative dentistry, announced today that its NuSmile NeoMTA® now comes with a 0.05 gram scoop in addition to a 0.1 gram scoop. “During the course our ongoing dialogue with our valued pediatric dentistry customers, we learned that some have been using more of our NuSmile MTA than … Read more
Kerr is launching a new campaign aimed at simplifying the lives of dentists by helping them identify the combination of products to use for their most common procedures. The “How to…” campaign provides step-by-step guides to various types of dental work that practitioners face on a daily basis, identifying recommended protocols and top performing Kerr … Read more
The high light intensity of up to 2,000 mW/cm2 in the Turbo mode is especially beneficial for polymerizing indirect restorations. It enables short curing times starting from only 5 seconds and supports economic working procedures during everyday practice. Especially suitable for indirect restorations Depending on the material thickness, shade and opacity of an indirect restoration, … Read more
Kerr is pleased to announce the launch of Harmonize, the next generation universal composite infused with Adaptive Response Technology (ART), a nanoparticle filler system with features that help dentists achieve a lifelike restoration with more ease and simplicity than ever before. Harmonize diffuses and reflects light in a similar way as human enamel, leading to … Read more
Viteo Base is a titanium base for implant-supported single-tooth restorations. The bonding surface with recessed rotation protection is characterized by a special “soft edge” design. The base provides optimum support for CAD/CAM-processed or pressed all-ceramic materials. As the bonding surface is preconditioned, quick and reliable bonding is ensured. The abutment height can be shortened to … Read more
Beside lithium disilicate, monolithic zirconium oxide is one of the most commonly used all-ceramic materials due to its high flexural strength and fracture toughness. Given its robustness, the material allows the fabrication of restorations that have a clearly reduced wall thickness. This enables a tooth-conserving preparation design. The field of applications of IPS e.max ZirCAD … Read more
Long-term stability and patient satisfaction – these are the main benchmarks for measuring treatment success. In the case of restorations, this success is primarily determined by the material selected. Zirconia has proven itself over the past few years for the prosthetic treatment of implants – crowns and bridges made of this material can be produced … Read more
Ivoclar Vivadent is introducing four new milling machines which, together with the the innovative materials and coordinated processess offered by the new Ivoclar Digital product portfolio, fulfil the exacting standards of modern dental laboratory and clinical technology. PrograMill One: the new benchmark PrograMill One is the world’s smallest 5-axis milling machine. It combines industrial manufacturing … Read more
More than 30 years ago Dentsply Sirona brought CEREC to the market, a system which pioneered single visit dentistry. CEREC has been continually developed in that time so that not only restorations, but also implant drill guides, custom implant prosthetics and even orthodontic indications are covered by the versatile system. In so doing, Dentsply Sirona … Read more
The future of dentistry involves evaluation of the patient providing collaborative optimal care alongside other healthcare practitioners. The increased interest and involvement with sleep, pain and airway requires the dentist to view their patient with new and expanded vision and thinking. The successful treatment of patients with sleep, TMD, and chronic pain will be based … Read more
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, unshrouded HC Blocks/Discs—proprietary hybrid ceramic materials for CAD/CAM-based restorative dentistry with CEREC—and a new collection of BurButler abrasive kits. HC Block/Disk is a new CAD/CAM composite with excellent physical and mechanical attributes. Available in multiple shades and translucencies, the optical properties of HC … Read more
IonoStar Molar is a newly developed glass ionomer restorative with improved characteristics that include non-stick handling, adjustable material consistency and immediate packability to create better results for both the practitioner and the patient. IonoStar Molar can be condensed, modeled and shaped immediately after insertion and cures within four minutes. Its adjustable consistency allows the practitioner … Read more
By Rabia Mughal, Contributing Editor Dr. Bicuspid October 26, 2011 — Patients who come in for cosmetic work are often seeking the perfect smile. But some dentists are compromising sound enamel and dentin to give patients unnecessary porcelain crowns and veneers, according to Martin Kelleher, BDS, MSc, a consultant in restorative dentistry at the King’s … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – October 25, 2011 http://www.3mespetemps.com/ 3M ESPE‘s new education microsite, www.3MESPEtemps.com, offers a spectrum of information about the company’s temporization materials, including an overview of indications, techniques, troubleshooting tips, and case studies. The site also features printable technique guides, examples of successful cases, and information on ordering, according to the company. The more … Read more
From Dental Healthub Imaging Wednesday, August 10, 2011 A recent study published in Prilozi (2011, 32(1):283-94;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21822195) suggests that fluoride-releasing conventional glass ionomer, resin modified glass-ionomer, compomer and glass ionomer cement restorations help to reduce secondary caries in permanent immature and deciduous teeth. The study, authored by E Giogievska of the Paediatric and Preventative Department of … Read more
I wish to share an example of what all of us at Oral Health hope will become a standard of sharing and caring by Canadian dentists. This case is online with Cosmetic Tribune, one of the incredible publications from Dental Tribune International which includes Dental Tribune Study Club – www.dtstudyclub.com. The format being laid out … Read more
From Dental Bicuspid.com – Assistant editor Rob Goszkowski July 26,2011 — There’s a pervasive problem in restorative dentistry, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2011, Vol. 142:7, pp. 842-849): Too many dentists are replacing amalgam restorations when a repair will suffice, and practices have patients spending more money while limiting … Read more
Despite improvements in resin-based composite technology, US dentists are placing more amalgam restorations than composites, and amalgam is still emphasized by US dental schools, according to the results of 2 studies published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read article Related articles Mercury and Old Cavities (everydayhealth.com) Atlanta Dentist – … Read more
All this blather about cloud computing and it’s impact on dentistry, dental education – well, it’s not blather.. Curve Dental Announces Field Testing of Its Web-based Dental Imaging Software Image via Wikipedia Orem, Utah (PRWEB) May 21, 2011 Curve Dental, developers of Web-based dental software, announced the company would immediately begin field testing of its … Read more
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