Bold action or slow decay? The state of NHS dentistry and future policy actions
Nuffield Trust -This analysis of routine and
publicly available data on funding, activity, access and staffing finds
that the pandemic, austerity and the cost of living crisis have affected
NHS dentistry. It concludes that the service is at its most perilous
point in its 75-year history and radical action will be needed to
prevent its further decline: either through further means testing,
extensive reforms to dental contracts combined with a huge boost in
staffing, or a large injection of funds.Policy briefingNuffield Trust - policy briefing (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 26, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
A multi-centre randomized controlled trial on alveolar ridge preservation with immediate or delayed implant placement: Need for soft-tissue augmentation
Conclusions: This multi-centre randomized controlled trial failed to demonstrate a significant difference in the need for STA between IIP and DIP when judged by a panel of blinded clinicians. Based on objective soft-tissue changes, patients with thin buccal soft tissues, with a buccal bone dehiscence and treated with a delayed approach appeared particularly prone to soft-tissue loss. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Deep learning-based automated detection of the dental crown finish line: An accuracy study
ConclusionsThe method from Dentbird demonstrated a comparable or better performance than the other software solutions, particularly excelling in finish line extraction for intraoral scans. Using a hybrid method combining deep learning and computer-aided design approaches enables the robust and accurate extraction of finish lines. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Investigating oral health among US adults with sleep disorder: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study reveals a compelling association between sleep disorders and adverse oral health outcomes in the U.S. population. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Is transmucosal healing of an implant as effective as submerged healing when simultaneous guided bone regeneration is performed? A preclinical study
Conclusions: The mode of healing (transmucosal vs. submerged) does not influence bone regeneration at implant sites. The clinician may therefore choose the approach based on further clinical and patient-specific parameters. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Dental Service Organization (DSO) University Announces Grand Opening in Arizona Ahead of New Year
Clinical Management Company to expand training curriculum in 2024 and beyond.Gilbert, AZ, November 28, 2023 – DSO University(DSO-U), a leading clinical management company providing DSOs with a turnkey solution for developing provider skills, today announced the release of its new cutting-edge training management software platform and continuing education services. The company serves as a one-of-a-kind training solution for dental service organizations and their staff.“Having been in the private dental space for 20 years, I had long envisioned creating a university where providers could continually hone t...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
American Association of Orthodontists Issues Guidance to SmileDirectClub Patients Following Abrupt Closure Offers Warning about Mail-Order Orthodontics
T. LOUIS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is offering guidance to patients impacted by the recent closure of SmileDirectClub and patients being approached by other " mail-order " teeth straightening companies. Given SmileDirectClub ' s abrupt shut down, patients have been left with questions and concerns about their ongoing orthodontic treatment." The best thing SmileDirectClub patients can do at this point is to book an in-person exam with a licensed orthodontist in their area, " said Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, President of the AAO. " Most SmileDirectClub patie...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Evaluation of the effect of secondary functional impression complete denture on improving oral health of edentulous patients
Conclusions:
Secondary functional impression is simple and fast, and can
improve the satisfaction of patients after complete denture restoration. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
New Chairside Zirconia, Powered by Roland DGA Enables Dentists to Provide Same-Day Zirconia Restorations
Unique Material with Multi-Layered Composition Offers Significant Advantages Over Traditional Monolithic Dry-Milled ZirconiaIRVINE, Calif.,Dec. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Chairside Zirconia Powered by Roland DGA –
fully sintered zirconia CAD/CAM milling blocks designed for use with the
company ' s DGSHAPE DWX-42W Series wet-milling solutions – make same-day
chairside zirconia restorations a reality with a simple prep, scan,
mill, and seat workflow.Available now through authorized Roland DGA dental
resellers, Chairside Zirconia is a real game changer for clinical dental
professionals. Unlike traditional mo...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 14, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Nierman Practice Management (NPM) announces a new faculty lineup along with the release of its 2024 dental CE course schedule for dental sleep medicine, TMD, and medical billing in dentistry.
JUPITER, Fla.,Dec. 4, 2023
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nierman Practice Management (NPM) is thrilled to
announce the release of its 2024 dental CE course schedule, featuring
nine engaging courses focused on dental sleep medicine,
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and medical billing in
dentistry implementation.Nierman CE courses empower dental professionals to add
and grow obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and TMJ disorders treatment into
their practices. The programs also guide dentists and the dental team
in navigating their patients ' medical insurance to optimize
reimbursement for these services.The diverse cours...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 13, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Impact of two different patient decision aids in prosthodontic consultations: a prospective randomized controlled study
ConclusionsWithin
the limitations of this study, the use of a software-based PDA, in
particular, can be recommended based on patient satisfaction and was
associated with the shortest sessions for consultation.Clinical relevancePatients
are routinely faced with a wealth of information in dental offices and
may be overwhelmed especially by prosthetic treatment options and
decision requirements. Our findings shed some light on the nature of
aids that may truly be helpful in the process of shared decision-making. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 12, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Antimicrobial efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and hyper-pure chlorine dioxide in the depth of dentin tubules in vitro
ConclusionsOur
results suggest that the functional penetration depth of NaOCl is at
least 2 –3 times more than published to date. There is no difference in
disinfection effectiveness along the dentin tubules between NaOCl and
hClO2 until at least the measured 950 μm. However, both were only able to eradicate the intratubular bacteria partially.Clinical relevanceHyper-pure ClO2 could be used as an alternative or final adjuvant irrigant in endodontic treatment. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 11, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Factors influencing success rate of ceramic veneers on endodontically treated anterior teeth: A systematic review
ConclusionsThe
use of fiber posts and labial positioning of the endodontic access
cavity could positively influence the success rate of porcelain veneers
on endodontically treated teeth. The effect of immediate dentin sealing
on the survival rate of endodontically treated veneered teeth is still
unclear and further research is needed. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 8, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Efficacy of the transcutaneous electrostimulation in treatment dysfunctions of the TMJ associated with occlusion distortions
ConclusionThe
results of the studies revealed a positive effects for the complex
treatment dysfunctions syndrome TMJ the using the patches by the company “Aganyan” through electrical stimulation with low intensity. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 7, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
More Cyber Problems For Henry Schein
Read the article in the link. Take precautions if you are a Schein customer https://cybernews.com/news/alphv-blackcat-re-encrypt-henry-schein-ransom-negotiations-third-time-/ (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 7, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
