Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that acclaimed actress Constance Wu will inaugurate SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on October 5th. Wu will share her personal journey and discuss wellness, one of the central themes at this year’s SmileCon. Best known for her lead role in Warner Bros.’ romantic comedy hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” Wu received both a Golden Globe nomination and a Critics Choice nomination for her performance.

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Dental News and Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

Eur J Orthod. 2023 Aug 8;cjad046. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjad046. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background and objective: The effect of probiotics on oral health maintenance in orthodontic patients remains controversial. The aim of the study is to systematically review and assess the effects of probiotics on the oral health and microbiome of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Huntsville, Alabama , located at Enterprise Plaza, 6140 University Drive NW, Suite A1, is now open. This practice has become part of the nation’s largest provider network of dental practices, supported by Affordable Care, offering comprehensive tooth replacement services. From extractions and partial dentures to full dentures and dental implants, including implant-secured dentures , Affordable Dentures & Implants in Huntsville prov

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The Dental Elf

AUGUST 31, 2023

This review to assess the prevalence in bruxism in patients with Down Syndrome included 8 small studies. The studies were hetrogeneous with a pooled prevalence of 33% (95% CI: 22 to 45%). The post Bruxism in Down Syndrome patients appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

VisCalor bulk is the world’s first thermoviscous bulk-fill restorative that offers a unique 2-in-1 restorative. Once warmed, it delivers the viscosity of a flowable, then cools to body temperature once placed—offering the immediate sculptability of a packable and eliminating the need for a separate base or liner, multiple increments, and/or an occlusal capping layer to deliver fast, high-quality, long-term results.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Are you struggling with dry mouth while you sleep, and no matter what you do nothing seems to help? Don’t worry: there are solutions! In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of dry mouth at night and provide tips on how to conquer it, so that you can enjoy peaceful nights of restful sleep again. What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common condition that most people experience from time to time.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The iMatrix Sectional Matrix System provides clinicians with all the necessary components to place Class II composite restorations without compromising clinical performance. The starter kit features matrix ring placement forceps, tweezers, 2 ultra-retentive NiTi matrix rings, assorted 3D matrix bands, and 3 sizes of interproximal wedges to predictably place posterior composites.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

OMNICHROMA Flow is the world’s first one-shade flowable composite able to aesthetically shade match any tooth color from A1 to D4. Its high strength and wear resistance make it suitable for a wide range of indications beyond cavity lining and minor restorations, giving clinicians the freedom of choice for any direct restoration. For more information, call (760) 942-7211 or visit omnichromaflow.com/us. – The flexural and compressive strength of OMNICHROMA Flow performs equal to or exceed

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YapiApp

AUGUST 31, 2023

For dental offices, change often arrives slowly. Many still need to rely on paper forms, manual processes, and dated systems that no longer align with the demands of modern healthcare. It’s understandable. Many offices have been working with printers and paper forms for decades. However, moving to digital dental forms is becoming critical to be competitive.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The OsteoGen Bone Grafting Plug combines the graft OsteoGen Bioactive Resorbable Calcium Apatite crystals that the company grows with bovine Achilles tendon collagen for one-step socket preservation without the need of a membrane. After a thorough debridement and removal of the entire pathology, condense the plug to make a membrane to the level of the soft tissue and passively crisscross suture over top.

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Aerni Dental

AUGUST 31, 2023

A smile speaks volumes. It can radiate confidence, happiness, and health, making first impressions truly lasting. However, for those facing extensive dental issues, the journey to a perfect smile can seem daunting. Enter full-mouth reconstruction—a comprehensive approach to restoring beauty, function, and health to your mouth. At Aerni Dental, you’re not just getting dental solutions; you’re getting a transformative experience, tailored just for you.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

LuxaCrown is a maximum strength, highly durable provisional crown and bridge material with high fracture toughness that ensures stable provisional restorations. It’s ideal for complex provisional restorations, multi-unit provisionals, full-arch span bridge provisionals, temporary implant cases , aesthetic corrections, and phased treatments, offering the remaining tooth more protection to restore anatomical form, masticatory function.

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Kakar Dental Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

A typical dental cleaning takes around 30 minutes to an hour. With that said, some cleanings may take longer than this if you have oral hygiene issues, such as tartar buildup. How long does a dental cleaning take is our topic today. Ideally, dental cleanings should be part of your dental routine. Most dentists recommend a clearing once every six months to reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 31, 2023

Beginning on August 8, America watched in horror as the island of Maui was engulfed in flames. In an effort to support the area’s oral health professionals, the Hawaii Dental Association Foundation, in collaboration with the Hawaii Dental Association (HDA), has initiated a dedicated Disaster Relief Fund. Monies collected will be used to provide immediate assistance to dental practices that have been adversely affected by this natural disaster.

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Denticle

AUGUST 31, 2023

Second Patient Dies from CDC-Identified Outbreak of TB Cases Linked to Viable Bone Matrix In this post, the first point I want to make is that this entire subject is very, very rare. As a matter of fact in all of my years in clinical practice, I cannot remember something like this happening before. This is not something occurs with any regularity. Bone grafts are performed hundreds of times a day in the United States.

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