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JANUARY 2, 2024

Becker’s Dental Review (12/28, Cortigiano) reports, “National dental expenditures were $165 billion in 2022, a decrease of 6.3% compared to 2021, according to data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.” In 2021, “spending reached $176 billion,” the “highest amount recorded since 2000.” The article adds, “Government dental program spending increased 7.3% between 2021 and 2022, jumping from $26 billion to $28 billion,” and “private health insurance and out-of-pocket spend

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JANUARY 2, 2024

[link] Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bond strength and fracture mode of universal resin cement to dentin compared to self-adhesive and adhesive resin cement with and without an adhesive bonding agent. Materials and methods: Seventy-two molar teeth were sectioned to expose coronal dentin, divided into three groups, and assigned to RelyX Universal (universal), RelyX Ultimate (adhesive), or RelyX Unicem 2 (self-adhesive) cements from 3M.

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JANUARY 1, 2024

Government austerity, the pandemic and high inflation have squeezed public dentistry so tightly that many patients now struggle to access it at all.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 1023 ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Both cancer and periodontitis are more prevalent with age. Information on their relationship in older patients is limited. This study aims to examine whether periodontitis is associated with increased risk of cancer mortality with a ≥ 75-year age group cohort.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

JUPITER, Fla. , Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nierman Practice Management (NPM) is thrilled to announce the release of its 2024 dental CE course schedule, featuring nine engaging courses focused on dental sleep medicine, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and medical billing in dentistry implementation. Nierman CE courses empower dental professionals to add and grow obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and TMJ disorders treatment into their practices.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 930 ( 2023 ) C Abstract Objectives The study aimed to compare the antibacterial effect of a novel disinfectant, hyper-pure chlorine dioxide (hClO 2 ) to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in various depths of dentin tubules. Materials and methods The distal root of the extracted lower molars was infected artificially with Enterococcus faecalis.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dentsply Sirona announces further functions of DS Core offering smooth communication with patients and a unified ordering service. As a cloud-based solution, updates are available directly with the users' next login. CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DS Core is an innovative platform that enables users in practices and labs to take full advantage of digital dentistry, supporting dental professionals throughout the entire treatment continuum.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The AI -Enhanced Owandy-IOS is Affordable , Precise and Robust Roslyn, NY – November 20 , 20 2 3 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software , will be launching its AI- enhanced digital intraoral scanner, Owandy-IOS during the 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting in b ooth # 4015. The Owandy-IOS was designed to reshape dentistry’s digital imaging landscape.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 20 , 2023 – Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE Americas Dental Business Group and Straumann USA , two of the most recognized and respected names in dental , are partnering to combine their collective talents and expertise to accelerate the awareness and acceptance of high-quality restorative solutions in the dental market. This new collaboration creates an exciting opportunity to provide world - class , full-service restorative solutions featuring Straumann’s implant solutions and DGSHAPE

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Published: 27 October 2023 BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 805 ( 2023 ) Abstract Background Surgical gingivectomy can be considered the gold standard treatment for gingival enlargement. The healing of wound site after gingivectomy occurs slowly by secondary intention. To accelerate the wound healing process, several studies have been conducted evaluating the effect of various treatment modalities.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Published: October 26, 2023 DOI: [link] Highlights • 26,400 maxillary premolars from 44 countries were analyzed regarding their root and root canal morphologies; • Prevalence of multiple canals was 93.5% for the 1 st premolar and 49.7% for the 2 nd premolar; • Global percentages of 3-rooted configuration was 1.8% and 0.4% for the 1 st and 2 nd premolars, respectively; • Asians had the lowest proportions of roots and root canals, while Europeans and Africans had the highest; • Males, older patien

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Dentsply Sirona launches the SureSmile ™ Simulator 1 , an application within DS Core™ designed to support patient conversations about the benefits of SureSmile ® Aligner Treatment by showing the expected outcome before therapy even begins. With the use of the SureSmile ™ Simulator, dentists can preview the potential new smile of a patient in just minutes to visually demonstrate the scope of treatment fostering confident treatment decisions.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

onDiem is now the first nationally-available dental staffing platform to provide temp dental workers with a comprehensive PPO health insurance plan in partnership with UnitedHealthcare®. This development comes in the midst of a severe labor shortage in dentistry—as the company’s effort to help practices better retain top talent and build more responsive and flexible dental teams.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 824 ( 2023 ) Abstract Background Onlay bone grafting is considered highly reliable for reconstructing severe horizontal bone defects. A critical problem is how to achieve precise position of the bone block to control alveolar ridge dimensions. This research aims to establish a digital workflow for prosthetically oriented onlay bone grafting and evaluate its accuracy and efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Angle Orthod. 2023 Oct 30. doi: 10.2319/021123-98.1. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To compare four first premolar extraction and nonextraction treatment effects on intra-arch width, profile, treatment duration, occlusal outcomes, smile aesthetics and stability. Materials and methods: An electronic search of the literature to June 2, 2023 was conducted using health science databases, with additional search of gray literature, unpublished material, and hand searching, for studies rep

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CHICAGO , Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report that show U.S. adults keep up with their oral hygiene to avoid unforeseen costs and prevent dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. The report also finds that adults understand the importance of preventive oral health care for maintaining good oral health and avoiding unexpected care.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Oral Dis. 2023 Oct 13. doi: 10.1111/odi.14773. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To assess the efficacy and adverse events linked to the utilization of fentanyl for perioperative pain management in dentistry. Methods: This systematic review of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and incorporated various databases.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dental Care Costs Can Range from $51,000 for Single Adult Coverage to $95,000 for Couple and Family Coverage During a Lifetime According to the Synchrony "Lifetime of Dental Care Costs" Study 58% of Americans Say Dental Care is Not Affordable STAMFORD, Conn. , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Costs are a major factor impacting American's dental care, according to new study results from Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services company, conducted on behalf of the company's leading dental finan

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dentistry Today has recognized the CandidPro clear aligner system among their 2023 Editors' Choice Awards winners. This recognition follows a year of innovation and development at CandidPro that has brought their providers more capabilities, more flexibility, and more convenience. With this prestigious award on the books, CandidPro is positioned for an even stronger 2024.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

J Clin Periodonto. 2023 Oct 14. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13886. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: To investigate the association between periodontitis and lung function in the Malmö Offspring Dental Study. Materials and methods: In all 1001 individuals (49.9% female, mean age: 44.6) from Malmö Offspring Dental Study were included. Periodontitis was assessed by a full-mouth examination protocol including bleeding on probing and classified according to the American Academy of Periodontology/Center for

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Evolve Sensor intraoral dental digital imaging sensor and the PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH added to the company’s dental imaging portfolio. PreXion Launches New X-Ray Sensor Along With 3-in-1 Imaging System | Image Credit: © PreXion, Inc. PreXion, Inc. has announced a pair of significant launches to expand its already extensive dental imaging product portfolio.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

S tudy assessed effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on oral health care provided from July 2020 through December 2021 WASHINGTON , Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Delta Dental on oral health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, published recently by the Journal of the American Dental Association , reported a significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral health care services when compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Clinical Oral Investigations Review Published: 14 October 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Abstract Objectives The purpose of this review is to determine the effectiveness of intracanal medicament (ICM) on periodontal and periapical healing (PH) of concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication in permanent teeth. Materials and methods The pre-defined protocol was registered in PROSPERO, and a literature search using keywords was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, Cochr

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

DENTAL AND MEDICAL CARE FOR IMPROVED HEALTH AND LOWER COSTS VISIT US AT HLTH 2023 Booth #2450-22 (DiMe Virtual First Care Pavilion) Booth #4950-5 (CareQuest Systemic Health Pavilion) Metuchen, N.J. – October 6, 2023 – Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, will showcase at Booth #2450-22 (DiMe Virtual First Care Pavilion) and Booth #4950-5 (CareQuest Systemic Health Pavilion) during the upcoming HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

oraQ T ransform ing practice growth and case acceptance with Artificial Intelligence. CALGARY , CANADA – OraQ announced today the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a state-of-the-art clinical decision support system that harnesses the analytical power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. “ We are so excited to launch OraQ's technology to Dentists everywhere, giving them software that drives precision patient care and has been shown to in

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Renamel ® OPALITE™ Renamel ® OPALITE™ is a new packable microfill resin with subtle opalescent effects that brighten the tooth and give it optical depth and vitality. This particular microfill will have a color adaptive effect as well as maintaining the value of your restorations. Use as a final layer on your anterior restorations to emulate a bright natural enamel.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

J Oral Sci. 2023;65(4):246-250. Abstract Purpose: To evaluate changes in the color of an anterior nanohybrid composite resin and differences in its whitening index after 30 days of brushing with six brands of whitening toothpaste in vitro to simulate the situation in individuals with high coffee consumption. Methods: Eighty-four disk-shaped resin specimens were prepared (shade A2).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 658 ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Background A possible relationship between periodontitis (PD) and COVID-19 and its adverse outcomes has been suggested. Hence, the present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the available evidence regarding the potential association between periodontitis (PD) and COVID-19 and its adverse outcomes.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned dental experts Dr. Jedediah Huss and Julieanne O'Connor are set to co-host the highly anticipated American Dental Institute 2023 dental conference, "Secrets of the Most Influential Dental Practices" on December 8th and 9th, 2023, at the Wyndham Grand Orlando. This exclusive event promises invaluable insights and knowledge to propel dental practices to new heights.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Odontology Published: 30 March 2023 volume 111 , pages 929–941 ( 2023 ) Can acid produced from probiotic bacteria alter the surface roughness, microhardness, and elemental composition of enamel? An in vitro study Abstract Probiotics are live microorganisms that upon administration in adequate amounts provide various health benefits to the host. Probiotics are “lactic acid-producing bacteria” as they release large amounts of organic acids, particularly lactic acids, in their surrounding environme

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Washington, DC; September 18, 2023 — Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners. “These extraordinary companies and their technologies have shown perseverance and commitment to technological innovations that help dentists best equip today’s contemporary practice,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the Best of Class Technology awards program.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Published: August 26, 2023 DOI: [link] ABSTRACT Statement of problem Automated detection of dental caries could enhance early detection, save clinician time, and enrich treatment decisions. However, a reliable system is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this study was to train a deep learning model and to assess its ability to detect and classify dental caries.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Clinical Oral Investigation s Clinical outcomes of tooth-supported monolithic zirconia vs. porcelain-veneered zirconia fixed dental prosthesis, with an additional focus on the cement type: a systematic review and meta-analysis Published: 26 August 2023 Abstract Purpose To compare the failure rates and the prevalence of technical complications between full-coverage tooth-supported monolithic zirconia (MZ) and porcelain-veneered zirconia (PVZ) fixed dental prosthesis, based on a systematic literat

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AUGUST 28, 2023

J Clin Periodontol. 2023 Aug 3. Abstract Aim: Since blood metabolomic profiles of obese individuals are known to be altered, our objective was to examine the association between obesity-related metabolic patterns and subgingival microbial compositions in obese and non-obese periodontally healthy individuals. Materials and methods: Thirty-nine periodontally healthy subjects were enrolled.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Jul-Aug;43(4):463-469. doi: 10.11607/prd.5620. Abstract The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate whether placement of a soft tissue graft substitute (STGS) could decrease peri-implant tissue shrinkage at immediate postextractive implants. Twenty patients with one missing tooth between two adjacent healthy teeth in esthetic areas and at least 4 mm of bone apical to the tooth apex were randomly allocated (after tooth extraction) to

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Poll also reveals more than 1 in 4 children go to bed early in anticipation of Tooth Fairy's arrival CHICAGO , Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22 , Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll ®. The Poll, now in its 25 th year, finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into an overwhelming majority (81%) of U.S. homes.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2023 Jun 1;24(6):396-402. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3516. Abstract Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of 0.25% lemongrass oil mouthwash and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, who are suffering from gingivitis. Materials and methods: A total of 60 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with mild-to-moderate gingivitis were selected for the study.

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