Here in the UK, the situation has been made even more complicated by the four governments of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales issuing different instructions and guidelines to their respective dental populations, leading to wholesale confusion and frustration for both professionals and the patients they serve. “All things must pass” is a phrase I have remi...
Dr Joanne Choi, a lecturer at the University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry and a dental technology and materials researcher, told Dental Tribune International (DTI) that her research into the topic “began almost by chance” in 2017, when her colleague Dr Lyndie Foster Page conducted a presentation on the implementation of the Hall technique in New Zealand. “She menti...
The two projects, led by the University of Regina (U of R) in Saskatchewan and McGill University in Montreal, respectively, have secured $1.2 million (€1.1 million) in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Approximately half of the funding, over $550,000 (€445,000), will go to the researchers at the USask College of Dentistry and the USask Vaccine and ...
Founded in 1987, the Biotech Dental Group has sold more than 2 million implants. Its portfolio includes Kontact implants, the WOW intraoral scanner, Nemotec Software, Smilers clear aligners, and the ATP 38 and Lucy digital prosthetics. Ids features a large and growing dental implant portfolio as well as national implant sales and service specialists supported by educa...
Researchers at the universities measured and analysed the generation of aerosols during dental procedures and suggested changes in the use of dental drills in order to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and contamination in dental clinics. According to a joint press release, the suggestions include carefully selecting and controlling the rotation speeds of drills that...
The helmet is connected to a medical-grade air filtration pump from the top to create a reverse flow of air, preventing cough droplets from exiting the helmet. In a computer simulation using computational fluid dynamics, the helmet contained 99.6% of droplets emitted from coughing within 0.1 seconds. “To put this into context, if we use the same air pump to create ...
These patients often are very ill due to a heart attack or stroke, a serious accident, or major surgery and may be unable to breathe on their own because they are unconscious or sedated while they receive treatment, Cochrane Oral Health said. Ventilators also may be required to help COVID-19 patients breathe. Ventilators supply oxygen through a tube in the mouth or no...
Designed to produce high-end restorations with lab-quality aesthetics, the PlanMill 50 S can mill a variety of materials including zirconia, IPS e.max, glass ceramics, PMMA, and wax. It comes with a high-speed spindle and an automatic tool changer for 12 tools to keep it operating at full capacity. It also can mill discs and blocks and can be used wet or dry. PlanCAD ...
The 500,000th patient was Kate Fleming of Arizona, treated by Dr. Brian Hays of Canyon Ridge Endodontics. “I was hurting a lot before my root canal. The GentleWave procedure went very smoothly, and I experienced no pain during or after the treatment. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of a root canal treatment,” Fleming said. Most GentleWave procedures ...
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, 2.4 billion people are affected by caries of their permanent dentition and 486 million children suffer from caries of their primary teeth. Now, researchers have developed a bioactive peptide that coats the tooth surface, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones. The research team, from the University of Ho...
According to the JDR, the past years have seen great developments in dentistry. Notably, people have recognized the importance and value of behavioral sciences in helping to expand understanding of oral health and to embrace broader biopsychosocial models of health and disease in dentistry. In a recent JDR centennial article, titled “Behavioral sciences in the promoti...
Dental crowns are unique for each patient are unique, dentists and dental technicians need to spend same time to make customized crowns for each patients. They have longed for a solution which would save them time and efforts to make perfect crowns for each patient. HBD metal 3D printer has answer for this question. As we have abundant experience in dental application...
In traditional removable partial denture production, there is certain rate of rework as quality depends a lot on the dental technician’s techniques. While in metal 3D printing, once you have designed in CAD software, you could just input the data to the metal 3D printer, you will get exactly what do you need for the patient. In the meantime, there are research concludes ...
According to the New York Times, of all healthcare professionals, dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the ones facing the biggest Covid-19 risk. They have both the most frequent exposure to disease and infection, and the greatest physical proximity to patients. Dental microscopes can help limit this proximity. In this article, we explore the benefits of micr...
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. It is a mineralized substance with a highly complicated structure that covers the surface of teeth. The structure is made up of enamel rods interwoven with inter-rods in a fish scale pattern which makes it the hardest tissue in the human body. However, teeth enamel are always enduring damage because we also cont...
In recent years, the evolution of digital technologies has brought great changes in the dental sector: for this reason D.T.U. (Dental Technology Update) has set itself the goal of improving the work of dentists by adopting Epson Moverio smartglasses and integrating them with the exclusive Smart View Glasses software for the support with augmented reality. "We chose Epso...
“After careful consideration, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium,” said Dr. Alex Schär, CEO of and a member of the board of directors of the Oral Reconstruction Foundation. “The Oral Reconstruction Foundation was looking forward to its global symposium and to meet with professionals from around the world, but in view of the ...
Prior to the online presentation, Kurbad answered some questions from Dental Tribune International about the app. Dr Kurbad, how does IvoSmile work, and how does it support aesthetic dentistry? IvoSmile is an iPad-based app that uses augmented reality to create aesthetic dental makeovers in the presence of the patient. The app offers three different working modes: mo...
In this interview, David Brendlen, the biomaterials engineer in charge of the R & D team, and Baptiste Reuse, R & D project manager at Produits Dentaires, explain the research, development and production process they followed for EssenSeal. Mr Brendlen and Mr Reuse, how did the idea for EssenSeal come about? Brendlen: The initial idea was to provide dental profession...
In conversation with Dental Tribune International, Gellrich and Rahlf spoke about the patients for whom it is suitable and how they developed this individual implant. Prof. Gellrich and Dr Rahlf, you provide your patients with the IPS Implants Preprosthetic. For which patients is it intended? Gellrich: We only use the IPS implant in patients for whom a clinical neces...
Almost three-quarters of those who participated in the survey (71%) said they are uncomfortable about visiting their dentist during the pandemic for non-time sensitive dental procedures, though most (54%) would be comfortable doing so for a dental emergency. And while 77% said they were concerned about their personal health and safety during the pandemic, only 42% are...
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry study will assess the effectiveness and efficiency of student learning as well as student user experience by pairing VR with CBCT data to create advanced three-dimensional images of dental patients. The study is a next step in combining modern medical imaging technology and VR for evaluating patient image data, said Kim-B...
“This study is the strongest evidence to date that supports mandatory mouthguard use for youth between the ages of 11 and 17 when playing ice hockey,” said Carolyn Emery, PhD, chair of the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre at the Faculty of Kinesiology. Though policy around the use of mouthguards is in place in some areas of Canada, the researchers said it shoul...
Pop Sonic will donate a bamboo toothbrush to a child for every one of its products purchased on shoppopsonic.com. For many of these children, the partners said, it will be the first toothbrush they have ever received. Millions of children throughout the United States don’t have access to proper oral healthcare and dental services, the partners said, living each day i...
For the study, data on 1,096 randomly selected Australian adults between the ages of 30 and 61 was collected through questionnaires, dental records and treatment receipts in 2009. Their self-rated dental health scores were checked at the time when they had their dental work done and they had to re-evaluate their scores two years later. “Patients who had root canal wor...
Commissioned by the AAPD, the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany gathered data on the current supply and distribution of pediatric dentists relative to their patient populations. It then applied a workforce simulation model to anticipate future supply and demand and help ensure children receive recommended dental services. “Pediatri...
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, dental amalgam represents over 20% of the global mercury used in products. The Minamata Convention on Mercury is now in force, 110 countries of the 128 signatories having ratified the treaty. Countries are now working on implementation for treaty compliance. Dental amalgam has been listed as a phase-down product i...
Marina Domracheva, the founder and CEO, personally supervised all steps of aligner production, from 3-D printing and finishing of printed models to contracting dental clinics. This allowed her to quickly understand all the barriers and demands of the dental laboratory, specifically regarding the digital workflow for aligner treatment and made it possible for the company ...
The team relied on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a technology that can direct low energy electricity into specific parts of the brain. Based on previous research, the team targeted the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, which is associated with abstract thought and processing signals coming from other parts of the brain. What they discovered is that ...
How AI is Altering Dentistry From analyzing X-rays to documenting the results of your visit, artificial intelligence will be relied upon to make your dental appointment more efficient and to enhance your care. Dentem created a platform that integrates machine learning APIs, including the ability to auto-populate tooth charting. It offers dental practices software s...
“Oral health is largely ignored in conversations about global health and UHC, but The Lancet’s series on oral health and our recent event have been critical in creating visibility and urgency for oral health,” said Dr. Richard Niederman, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion at the NYU College of Dentistry and director of the WHO Collaborating Cent...
The system is designed to help scientists better understand the functioning of live dental pulp cells in the oral cavity and could be used to further knowledge of tooth formation and pulpal response to various injuries and treatments. Additionally, the novel device could help dentists identify dental filling materials that are more efficient and durable based on the spec...
Fluoride consumed in high amounts over long periods of time can cause skeletal fluorosis. To prevent this from happening, researchers have recently developed a test that does not require scientific expertise and can help detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water. “In the U.S., we hear about fluoride all the time because it’s in toothpaste and the municipal w...
Participants also will receive special DSO Corporate Membership classification, DSO associate discounts on ALD annual memberships, and group discounts on ALD annual conference tuition. “The growth of DSOs and group practices are changing the face of dentistry. DLTP is fully aligned with ALD’s 28-year mission to promote laser adoption, proficiency, and safety through...
The electric toothbrush cleans 50% better than a manual toothbrush, according to SmileDirectClub. Its two-minute timer includes quadrant timing to let users know when it’s time to move on to the next section of their mouth. Also, its roll-resistant design ensures it stays put, while its three-in-one case works as a counter stand, a mirror mount, and a travel-friendly cov...
