Smile Design

Want to restore teeth? Maybe crack some eggs
A new biomaterial that contains an unusual ingredient and promotes bone growth has been developed and may be used for regenerative dentistry in the future.
November 28, 2023
Tooth Remineralization
3D Systems’ denture resin receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to NextDent Base, a denture resin, made by 3D Systems.
November 21, 2023
Denture Upper
What may be the best tool for designing smiles?
Recurring esthetic dental proportions -- not golden proportions -- may be the best analysis tool to design restorations involving the maxillary anterior area.
November 16, 2023
Smile3
Nexa3D launches new cure system, dental resin
3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D has announced the release of its xCURE Desktop System and a new dental resin.
November 16, 2023
The Nexa3D xCURE Desktop System. Image courtesy of Nexa3D.
DMG launches new nanohybrid composite
DMG America’s new Ecosite Elements nanohybrid universal composite shade system for restorations is now available for purchase.
November 6, 2023
Ecosite Elements composite. Image courtesy of DMG America.
Halloween candy that can be a nightmare for teeth
As people dig into Halloween treats today, find out which types of candy have wreaked the most havoc on teeth.
October 31, 2023
Candy
The wild tale behind a denture made of deer teeth
Francis Wharton killed a deer, then used the deer's own teeth to eat it. It's a dental story that must be read to be believed.
October 30, 2023
Francis Wharton's denture made of deer teeth
Phillies NLCS Game 2 run-in with security cost fan his teeth
A Philadelphia Phillies fan may need to replace two missing teeth following a stunning run-in with field security at Citizens Bank Park during the October 17 National League Championship Series (NLCS) game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
October 20, 2023
Dental Crowns
Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.
October 19, 2023
A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.
World Rugby to use 'smart' mouthguard technology
World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
October 17, 2023
Mouthguard
Boxer KSI to wear $49K mouthguard at upcoming fight
British boxer KSI will don a $49,000 diamond-covered mouthguard when he fights boxer Tommy Fury on October 14.
October 11, 2023
2023 10 11 Ksi Mouthguard
Chicken nugget nearly cost rapper Post Malone his $600K fang
U.S. rapper Post Malone bit into a chicken nugget, causing the $600,000 diamond set in his fang to dislodge, which then fell down a drain in Italy, according to a story.
October 10, 2023
Post Malone at the 2019 American Music Awards. Image courtesy of Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0.
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