Thu.Apr 15, 2021

article thumbnail

Effect of guide sleeve material, region, diameter, and number of times drills were used on the material loss from sleeves and drills used for surgical guides: An in vitro study

Dental News and Technology

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentiistry Published: April 05, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem How material loss from sleeves and drills is affected when different guide sleeve materials and different sizes of implant drills are used for different regions of surgical guides is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the amount of material loss from different guide sleeves (zirconia and cobalt-chromium) and drills of different diameters during osteotomy prepar

100
100
article thumbnail

NASA-Based ActivePure Technology® Working Well in our Office Environment

Denticle

We've been using the Vollara Air & Surface Pro+ in the office for about a month now. We have the device running 24/7 in the 4th treatment area of our 7 treatment area office. This pretty much places it at the center of our clinical area. The device has a 5 speed fan which we keep on high during our workdays. It also has a special "Depart Room Function" that we activate at the end of the day.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Digitally Mature DSOs Achieve a Competitive Advantage

Planet DDS

The “chicken-or-the-egg?” The debate essentially revolves around what’s first. For dentistry – specifically DSOs – the discussion could revolve around being first in a digital sense. Even more specific: why digitally mature dental organizations like DSOs have a competitive advantage. Are first adopters truly ahead of the pack? That’s a good question.

article thumbnail

COVID-19 Cases Among Children Are on the Rise

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Over the past month, the number of COVID-19 cases among children has been trending upward. More than 70,000 new cases in children were reported between April 2 and April 8. Thus far, 3.54 million children have contracted COVID-19, representing about 13.5% of all SARS-CoV-2 cases in the United States. Vermont, Michigan, and Maine are the states with the highest numbers of childhood infections.

52
article thumbnail

Success Simplified – 2 Steps for Simple Cementation, Veneers & Table Tops

3M

Making success in the indirect procedure a predictable outcome is the essence of what 3M call “Success Simplified”. These are a series of recommendations developed primarily for general practitioners and follow the “KIS(S)” principle – Keep it simple (and smart). Join us for a new webinar on cementation step by step. You will see how the new materials launched on the market simplify the procedure to an extent never seen before.

Veneers 52
article thumbnail

Could Poor Oral Hygiene Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Infection?

Ask The Dentist

For years, the dental profession has been aware of the direct connection between the mouth and the body, with many believing that the mouth is the mirror to one’s health. This connection is mutual; when there is poor systemic health, the mouth often reacts with inflammation, xerostomia, periodontal disease and increased decay. When we take certain medications or undergo hormonal changes, our mouth reflects this.

article thumbnail

Dental Advisor Confirms Mixing Efficiency of 3M RelyX Universal

3M

The post Dental Advisor Confirms Mixing Efficiency of 3M RelyX Universal appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

52
article thumbnail

Celebrating Earth Day: What Dental Practices Can Do To Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, millions of people went outdoors to protest the effects on the planet of 150 years of industry. This annual event is now celebrated for an entire year in 193 countries and focuses on a theme, such as reducing plastics use. The dental profession has contributed to the movement – from making dental practices and patient visits safer to going paperless, transitioning to digital imaging, u