Dentistry Today

MAY 23, 2024

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced it has appointed Emory Wright, executive vice president, direct fabrication manufacturing platform, effective immediately.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 23, 2024

Int J Esthet Dent. 2024 May 10;19(2):186-194. Abstract Objective: A diagnostic mock-up is a key tool that allows a preview of the outcome of an esthetic restoration. With recent developments in CAD/CAM technology, it is important to understand the pros and cons of chairside digital dentistry and the restorative materials used. The aim of the present case report is to describe in detail the use of a 3D-printed mock-up fabricated from a polymer-based material for an esthetic treatment plan within

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Dentistry Today

MAY 23, 2024

Dental implants are a widely used, common substitute for missing teeth to help maintain jaw alignment, oral health, and overall well-being; however, complications can still arise as dental implantation is considered major oral surgery. There are many steps dental practitioners must take to ensure a successful implant procedure, one of which is performing grafts to ensure the oral tissues, especially the keratinized mucosa (KM), are healthy, stable, and plentiful enough to sustain the implant.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it is common in the United States to find people suffering from serious dental problems — from gum disease to wisdom teeth impaction — who don’t have the funds or the ability to get to a dental office. And when issues — such as an abscessed tooth — worsen, life-threatening infection can set in. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry’s Urgent Care Clinic in Richmond is trying to turn this tide.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 23, 2024

MB2 Dental , the first and fastest-growing dental partnership organization, announced it was named the winner of two Stevie Awards in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards. Additionally, MB2 Dental was named a winner in D CEO’s 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Awards program. MB2 Dental founder and CEO, Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, was recognized as a gold Stevie Award winner in the Best Entrepreneur – Health Products & Services category, while the Company earned a silver in the Comp

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Dentistry Today

MAY 23, 2024

Benevis, a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, is proud to share that 21 of its supported practices across 13 states provided free dental care to 413 children and adults during its ninth annual Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 19th. This year’s event brought together 307 volunteers, including doctors, hygienists, dental practice support staff, and company executives, who each dedicated their time to ser

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Dentistry Today

MAY 23, 2024

Vatech, a global leader in the dental imaging market, is launching a project to improve dental healthcare in South Africa. Vatech announced today that it has partnered with Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, to donate medical equipment for dental care and provide training for dental professionals. Vatech’s project to improve the healthcare environment at Tygerberg Hospital is part of its global CSR campaign.

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