Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on temporomandibular joint: a three-dimensional study
ConclusionTreatment
by sequential upper molars distalization with clear aligners does not
lead to significant TMJ parameters changes in condyle and fossa spaces,
dimensions, and positions (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
LightForce Orthodontics Secures $80 Million Series D Funding Led By Ally Bridge Group, Opens Second Digital Factory
LightForce Orthodontics will expand its manufacturing capabilities to advance production and further, its custom orthodontic treatments using AI and 3D printing.BURLINGTON, Mass. - August 2, 2023 - LightForce Orthodontics, makers of the world ’s first fully personalized 3D printed braces system, today announced it raised an $80 million Series D round led by Ally Bridge Group. Transformation Capital, and Care Capital. Omega Venture Partners, Matter Venture Partners, and the American Association of Orthodontics also participated in the round, as did existing LightForce...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
A critical review of the material properties guiding the clinician ’s choice of root canal sealers
ConclusionsThere
has been a rapid increase in materials identifying as bioceramics on
the market. These materials have diverse chemistries, and some of the
constituents are not declared. This may affect the clinical performance
of these materials.Clinical significanceSmart
materials developed on the clinical need which are appropriately tested
are necessary for a paradigm shift in root canal obturation. It is
important to use reputable materials that have been adequately
researched in clinical practice. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Underprivileged Children Across the U.S. Receive Dental Services Thanks to Charity Auction
America ’s ToothFairy and MGE: Management Experts work together to provide oral health education and grants for restorative dental care.A young girl and her father participate in an oral health education event in Owatonna, MN. Superhero-themed educational materials provided by America ’s ToothFairy and sponsored by MGE: Management Experts engaged 10,000 kids and their caregivers at events across the United States last year. The oral health education kits will be provided for back-to-school events again this year thanks a charity auction that raised more the $100,000 to support preventive and restorative dental se...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 1, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Digitization accuracy and scannability of different prosthodontic materials: An in vitro trial
ConclusionsAirborne-particle abraded titanium had better trueness and scannability than PEEK
and PMMA. However, PEEK was the most precisely scanned material. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 31, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Dentistry responding in domestic violence and abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation experiences of dental professionals
CONCLUSION: DVA training coupled with robust referral
pathways to a named specialist DVA advocate increases knowledge and
awareness of the signs of DVA and confidence in making onward referrals.
Further research is needed to understand how to increase dental
professional willingness to ask patients about DVA. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 28, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Augmented Reality and 3-dimensional Dynamic Navigation System Integration for Osteotomy and Root-end Resection
ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this in vitro study, the integration of an AR head-mounted
device to 3D-DNS is feasible for osteotomy and RER. AR improved the accuracy and time
efficiency of 3D-DNS in osteotomy and RER. Head-mounted AR has the potential to be
safely and reliably integrated into 3D-DNS for endodontic microsurgery. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 27, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
MB2 Dental Reports Record Mid-Year Growth; Adds 73 Practices to Its Network, Bringing Total to 575
Expansion Brings Total Doctors Supported to More Than 1,100DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MB2 Dental, the first and largest dental partnership organization (DPO) nationwide, announced today its record growth and expansion for the first half of 2023.During the first six months of 2023, MB2 Dental, or the Company, added 73 new practices to its network. This includes the forging of partnerships with 70 new practices and the opening of three de novo practices (locations MB2 Dental built and added), consisting of a mix of general and specialty practices. As a result, at the end of June 2023, the MB2 Dental network include...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 26, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
DIY Dental Care — Safe or Dangerous?
The report, compiled from data from the State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, shares additional insights into home remedies used by consumers, including: Those who had not had a dental visit in the last two years were 10% more likely to use dangerous home remedies than those who had a dental visit more recently. Those who smoke used one or more dangerous home remedies twice as often as those who do not smoke. Individuals who identified as Black (62.4%) and as two or more race/ethnicities (60.0%) reported that they used a home remedy for oral health symptoms more often than individuals identifying as...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Crown Reattachment as Treatment for Complicated Crown-Root Fractures: A Retrospective Study Xin Zhang, Liang Xue, Weiwei Zhou, Lili Zhang, Zhenhua Gao, Songlin Wang
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent.2023 Jul 12;1-7.
Online ahead of print.
Abstract
This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes of
surgical crown reattachment in the treatment of complicated crown-root
fractures in permanent teeth of 35 patients. Treatments were defined as
follows: surgical crown reattachment combined with internal fixation
with a fiber-reinforced core post, ostectomy, and reattachment of the
original crown fragment. Patients were examined to record the
periodontal pocket depth (PD), marginal bone loss, tooth migration, and
coronal fragment looseness or loss. In mo...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Neoss ® Group signs a collaboration agreement with Osstell® AB
ZURICH, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neoss Group, a pioneer in dental implant solutions, is delighted to announce our partnership with Osstell AB, a global organization from Gothenburg, Sweden. This dynamic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the dental industry, uniting the strengths of the two organizations to develop innovative products that will improve patient care worldwide.Neoss is delighted to announce our partnership with Osstell AB says Dr. Robert Gottlander, CEO and President of NeossOsstell AB is renowned for its unwavering commitment to empowering dentists and dental surgeons globally, ai...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Clinical and cone beam computed tomography outcomes of maxillary anterior implant restorations after immediate implant placement with interim restorations: A 1- to 14-year retrospective analysis
ConclusionsImmediate implant placement in the maxillary anterior sextant was found to be a predictable
procedure with good esthetic results when the protocol described was used. Labial
bone loss is inevitable after tooth extraction but can be compensated for by filling
the space with a xenograft material. Long-term gingival tissue integrity was maintained,
regardless of phenotype, in periodontally healthy participants. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Cellerant Announces the 2023 Best of Class Hygiene Award Winners
Washington, DC; July 19, 2023 — Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award winners. “These innovative companies have earned the right to celebrate for their stand-out technologies that continue to elevate the standard of care in dental hygiene,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the Best of Class Hygiene awards program. “Our panel of experts spent many hours in close discussion identifying these standout products. This year ' s list of winners is proof of the extraordinary&nbs...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
New guideline: 16 recommendations for caries treatment
A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth. The guideline contains 16 recommendations regarding restorative treatments of moderate and advanced caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth that have not received endodontic treatment. It also affirms the efficacy of the seven most common restorative materials. Download the guide to discover the recommendations. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
onDiem announces the winners of its inaugural Changemakers in Dentistry Award at the ADHA Conference
On July 7th, onDiem announced the five winners of their first Changemakers in Dentistry Award, designed to celebrate the most compassionate and impactful people in the dental industry. PORTLAND, ORE., July 11, 2023 — On July 7th, 2023, onDiem announced the five winners of their inaugural Changemakers in Dentistry Award, which will be a yearly effort to recognize and celebrate the most compassionate and impactful leaders in dentistry. The winners were announced at the ADHA (American Dental Hygienist Associati on) 2023 Conference, for which onDiem served as a title sponsor. Each winner received a $3,0...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
