Nobel Biocare Enhances Immediate Solutions for Patient Needs
Nobel Biocare will display a powerful combination of next-level efficiency and quality at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2017 in Cologne, Germany (March 21–25). Visitors … more
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Flexibility, Comfort and Performance in Preventative Care
“As the makers of trusted brands like Cavitron and Nupro, Dentsply Sirona Preventive is in a unique position to help our clinicians provide better, safer … more
Nobel Biocare and KaVo Kerr Unveil DTX Studio™
In a joint announcement at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, Nobel Biocare and KaVo Kerr will unveil DTX Studio, a single digital … more
Study Shows OraCoat® XyliMelts® Discs Reduce Plaque by Over 50%
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine analyzed the effects of OraCoat® XyliMelts® oral adhering discs on people affected by clinically diagnosed dry mouth. The … more
The Next Step in Sleep Dentistry: Is There Anything We Can Do for the Ones Who Don’t Have Apnea?
Dentists have become involved in the treatment of sleep apnea for several reasons. An oral appliance is usually less uncomfortable than sleeping with a continuous … more
Canadian Emergency Rooms Seeing Too Many Dental Cases
If dental care was publicly funded, fewer people would become addicted to opioids. That’s just one of the reasons Dr. Hasan Sheikh, an emergency room … more
CORE™ Operatory Package Gives Comfort and Functionality
DentalEZ®, a supplier of integrated products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, is pleased to introduce the CORE™ package. Comprised of a patient chair, delivery … more
Solea SW 3.1.1 Provides Improved Usability and Patient Comfort
Convergent Dental Inc., developer of Solea®, the industry-leading, computer-aided, CO2 all-tissue dental laser system, is pleased to announce the launch of Solea SW 3.1.1 at … more
The Right Question
“How’s your dog?” “What’s new with the kids?” “Are there any changes in your health history?” These are typical and appropriate questions to ask patients … more
Setting the Record Straight About Toothpaste Abrasivity
Dental professionals hear a lot of opinions about toothpaste abrasivity. There are misunderstandings about the meaning of relative dentin abrasion (RDA) values and what they … more
Barriers to Deep Sedation and General Anaesthesia in Dentistry
Dental anaesthesiologists are dental specialists who administer deep sedation or general anaesthesia (DS/GA) to patients in order to facilitate dental treatment. The indications for DS/GA … more
Teledentistry Found to Increase Patient’s Access to Dental Services
Teledentistry is emerging as a practical solution for patients living in rural areas, according to a new report by researchers at the University at Albany. … more
OraCoat Products Help Orthodontic Patients with Sores and Caries
OraCoat®, a division of OraHealth Corp., the world leader in the breakthrough technology of oral adhering discs, produces a line of all-natural products conducive for … more
CS Boost Lets Dentists Manage Practice, Patients from Anywhere
Doctors are always looking for a boost, whether it’s a boost to their practice performance, patient satisfaction or their efficiency. Now, with CS Boost, doctors … more
CEREC Makes Providing Single-Visit Dentistry to Patients Easier
Everything from a single source for safer, better and faster dentistry – CEREC makes this possible. This method offers the possibility of treating patients in … more
Less than Half of Older Americans with Dental Insurance Visit the Dentist
Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new … more
Oral Clinical Manifestations of Patients Infected with Zika Virus
Few studies have described ZIKV manifestations in the mouth of infected patients. Recently, Brasil et al. reported local hyperemia and petechiae on the hard palate … more
Treatment Planning: The Full Mouth Reconstruction
Every patient with extreme tooth wear has unique treatment needs, and all of these needs may not be addressed specifically in this article. The general … more
The Rule of 3 “P”s
As a long time devout Christian, I have listened to many inspiring sermons by numerous Pastors over the years. One particular Pastor’s sermon style stands … more
Compliance Begins When Patients Walk in the Door
The first touch-point for patients is the reception area and it is critical to make a positive and lasting impression. Patients expect a dental office … more