Parental use and acceptance of an accessible, commercially available intraoral camera for teledentistry in their children
ConclusionThis
study supports the feasibility of using an IOC as a clinically
appropriate avenue for teledentistry with a high level of
caregiver –child acceptance. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Dental Marketing Veterans Mark Ross and Michael Ventriello Team Up Again to Launch PitchIt DDS, An Investor Presentation Service for Dental Start-Ups
Smithtown, NY – April 22, 2024 – Mark Ross and Michael Ventriello, the veteran dental marketing experts who joined forces in 2023 to launch dentistry ’s first virtual focus group platform, The Virtual Dental Team (VDT), recently teamed up again to introducePitchIt DDS - an investor presentation creation service specifically for dental start-up companies as well as existing healthcare and technology companies planning to enter the oral-care market.Designed to be a complimentary or combined service with VDT, PitchIt DDS is fueled by the combined 50 years dental product and company launch experience and insights th...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven dental education: Exploring the role of chatbots in a clinical learning environment
ConclusionsThe integration of chatbot technology into dental clinical education significantly
enhanced learning and student engagement, highlighting the potential for future technological
enrichment of the educational landscape. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 30, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Canadian dentists can bill for federal dental plan patients without signing up for program, government says
The Canadian government announced Wednesday that oral health care
providers who provide services to Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
clients can bill the insurance company directly without formally signing
up for the program.In its announcement, the federal government also said that more than
5,000 oral health providers have " agreed " to treat CDCP clients. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 29, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Evidence-based potential of generative artificial intelligence large language models in orthodontics: a comparative study of ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing
Conclusions:
Language models (LLMs) show great potential in supporting
evidence-based orthodontics. However, their current limitations pose a
potential risk of making incorrect healthcare decisions if utilized
without careful consideration. Consequently, these tools cannot serve as
a substitute for the orthodontist ' s essential critical thinking and
comprehensive subject knowledge. For effective integration into
practice, further research, clinical validation, and enhancements to the
models are essential. Clinicians must be mindful of the limitations of
LLMs, as their imprudent utilization could have advers...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 26, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Impact of repeated preheating of bulk-fill resin composite on postoperative hypersensitivity; a randomized controlled clinical trial
ConclusionThe
repeated preheating cycles of bulk-fill resin composite prior to curing
had no adverse effect on the patients regarding postoperative dentin
hypersensitivity. This information could be of utmost significance, as
the same resin composite syringe can undergo numerous preheating cycles
clinically before it is completely consumed with the advantage of
improvement on the handling properties. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 25, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Comparative effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review with network meta-analysis
ConclusionsMechanical debridement with adjunctive systemic antibiotics or photodynamic therapy
results in improved clinical outcomes. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 24, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsProgressions
of the initial enamel proximal caries were significantly different
among primary molars at the average 18.3-month follow-up. The median
survival period of the enamel proximal caries was more extended than
that of dentine but without statistical difference. These results
provide essential information for dentists regarding an appropriate
appointment for bitewing examinations. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The relationship between practice ownership and follow-up of comprehensive dental care. A Swedish register study
Conclusion:
Type of ownership of a dental business influences the extent to
which periodontal, and comprehensive restorative or rehabilitation
dentistry were followed up. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Optimization of forensic identification through 3-dimensional imaging analysis of labial tooth surface using open-source software
Conclusion: The exceptional performance observed for the labial surfaces of anterior teeth underscores their potential as a dependable criterion for accurate 3D dental identification. This was achieved by assessing a minimum of 4 teeth. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Impact of dental imaging on pregnant women and recommendations for fetal radiation safety: A systematic review
Conclusion: Few dental radiology studies have been conducted to determine the safe radiation threshold for pregnant women. Additionally, the reviewed articles did not provide numbers of dental examinations, by type, corresponding to this dose. Dental imaging examinations of pregnant women should not be restricted if clinically indicated. Ultimately, practitioners must be able to justify the examination and should adhere to the " as low as diagnostically acceptable, being indication-oriented and patient-specific " (ALADAIP) principle of radioprotection. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Utility of intraoral scanner imaging for dental plaque detection
Conclusion: When employing IOS with dental plaque staining, the impact of color was minimal, suggesting that the traditional red stain remains suitable for plaque detection. IOS images appeared relatively blurred and enlarged relative to the true state of the teeth, due to inferior sharpness compared to camera images. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis in carious mature permanent teeth: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionFull pulpotomy has higher success rate than partial pulpotomy in the management of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis. Hemostasis within 4 minutes in partial pulpotomy can be set as cutoff point beyond which further tissue removal is indicated. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Low-dose CBCT protocols in implant dentistry: A systematic review
ConclusionsThe use of low-dose CBCT protocols does not impact objective image quality assessment in any stage of implant therapy. Clinical studies are needed to indicate if the reported results can be extrapolated to improve patient care in relation to the responsible use of ionizing radiation. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Impact of treament with orthodontic aligners on the oral health-related quality of life
ConclusionThose under treatment with orthodontic aligners have a more positive perception of OHRQoL compared to those wearing fixed appliances. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 12, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
