Endodontics: Page 41

Dental eye-protection movement born from infection-control issues
By Tony Edwards
When patient Jenn Morrone went to her local dentist for a root canal, she had no idea about the need for protective eyewear or infection-control standards. More than a year after a series of issues left her blind in one eye, she is leading the advocacy for patient protection eyewear and infection-control vigilance.
October 27, 2014
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Study of premolar roots finds room for maxillary extractions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Extraction of posterior maxillary teeth is challenging because the roots are often close to the maxillary sinus. However, a recent study in the Journal of Endodontics that used cone-beam CT found that only few premolars actually present a risk of that border being violated.
October 21, 2014
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U.K. seizes huge haul of counterfeit dental equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 12,000 pieces of counterfeit dental equipment have been seized in the U.K. in the past six months, and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is warning dentists about the danger of buying and using counterfeit and unapproved dental equipment.
October 19, 2014
New report cites Ohio ER visits for dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2011, more than 84,000 Ohioans used a hospital's emergency room (ER) to receive treatment for dental pain and suffering, according to a new report from the Universal Health Care Action Network Ohio.
October 15, 2014
Coltene adds to endodontics product line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coltene has added to its endodontics product line with the CanalPro apex locator. The device will notify the user when an endodontic file reaches the apical foramen, or the user can set a predetermined position at the required distance from the apex, according to the company.
October 14, 2014
New endodontics study examines sedation use and dental anxiety
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental anxiety can be so extreme for some patients that a simple cotton swab on the gums makes them flinch, and other patients, fearful of pain, simply avoid seeing the dentist, according to the authors of a new study in the Journal of Endodontics on when and how to use sedatives during dental procedures.
October 14, 2014
Is film still the dental radiography gold standard?
By Rob Goszkowski
Digital radiography may be chipping away at the market share of film, but the latter still has its advantages. Saudi researchers compared conventional film with direct and semidirect digital radiography systems to find out which one produced the best images. They found a clear winner.
September 16, 2014
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Sonendo gets $35M in financing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has completed an equity financing totaling $35 million, which will be used to further technology development, fund clinical studies, and commercialize the company's GentleWave system for root canal therapy.
September 8, 2014
Henry Schein introduces Channels endodontic portfolio at CDA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SAN FRANCISCO - At the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Henry Schein introduced the Insight Endo and the Channels product line, a comprehensive endodontic portfolio that features nickel-titanium rotary files, advanced carrier-based obturators, stainless steel hand instruments, and accessory products.
September 4, 2014
Study finds steep decline in edentulism
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Edentulism has declined dramatically among affluent Americans but less so among low-income households, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.
August 21, 2014
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AAE publishes clinical guide for saving natural teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has published the new Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide.
July 29, 2014
Sharpen filter best for detecting vertical root fractures
By Rob Goszkowski
Finding vertical root fractures can be tricky. With four filters and the original setting to choose from, clinicians have a range of options for radiographically detecting them with the Digora Optime digital radiography system. Now researchers have pinpointed which filter works best for diagnosing these fractures.
July 8, 2014
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