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

CandidPro offers mixed dentition support to all clinicians
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- State-of-the-art orthodontic company, Candid has announced that its CandidPro ™ clear aligner system will now offer dental professionals support for eligible mixed dentition cases. This feature release builds on upgraded support for interproximal reduction and attachments unveiled earlier this year and a collaboration with global healthcare leader Philips Sonicare, among ot her updates. With support for mixed dentition live, dental professionals now have the flexibility to offer CandidPro ' s signature clear aligner treatment to an expanded range of younger patients." I l...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago
 Announcing Date Change to November 2023  Cosmedent ’s Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “From Good to Great in Anterior Composite Restorations: The Devil ’s in the Details,” presented by Dr. Brian LeSage, on November 2-3, 2023, Thursday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn the subtle but crucial nuances in the lecture and ten hands on exercises to recreate the dentin, enamel, and maverick coloring that each tooth possesse...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 17, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Indications for zygomatic implants: a systematic review
ConclusionsThe main indication for the use of zygomatic implants was considered extreme maxillary bone atrophy, resulting from many factors. The clear definition of what was considered “extreme bone atrophy” is not uniquely defined in each paper. Further studies are needed to develop clear indications for zygomatic implants.Graphic Abstract  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 14, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Mouthwatch opens nominations for 2023 teledentistry innovation awards
Newly Added Award Categories Expand Recognition Opportunities for Virtual-First Care  Metuchen, N.J. – July 12, 2023 – MouthWatch, LLC, has opened nominations for its 6th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies.” These awards recognize individuals, organizations, and programs utilizing teledentistry and virtual dental care applications to expand access to care and improve oral health. With the growth of teledentistry expanding into a range of virtual-first care applications focused on oral health, an increasing number of organizations are supporting health t...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 14, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Clinical evaluation of resin infiltration treatment masking effect on hypomineralised enamel surfaces
ConclusionsThe resin infiltration treatment has a masking effect on MIH lesions without cavities, with stable outcomes after six months. The cross-polarization photography technique may be use to evaluate the lesion size instead of photography with flash.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 13, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Short implants compared to regular dental implants after bone augmentation in the atrophic posterior mandible: umbrella review and meta-analysis of success outcomes
ConclusionsThe available evidence partially suggests that the use of short implants could decrease implant failure, MBL, and biological complications, and increase patient satisfaction. However, given the need for further RCTs and real-world evidence to fully evaluate short- and long-term outcomes, it would be prudent for clinicians to carefully consider the individual needs and circumstances of the patients before deciding whether to use short implants.Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42022333526Graphical Abstract  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 12, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Radiodiagnostics of standard orthodontic radiographs —dental and extradental incidental findings
ConclusionsEven in daily routine practice, attention must be paid to a thorough assessment of all radiographed regions. The factors time and professional experience can prevent practitioners from overlooking findings outside the orthodontic focus.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 11, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news