Smile Design: Page 100

Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why

By Melissa Busch

Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient's unique dental problems play the largest role in treatment, so do a number of other factors. Doctor and patient demographics also affect their decisions, according to a new study.

September 22, 2019

U.S. task force seeks comment on caries prevention plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a draft research plan on screening and interventions to prevent caries in children younger than 5 years old.

September 19, 2019

3D printing firm Voodoo launches clear-aligner service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D printing firm Voodoo Manufacturing of New York City has begun offering a 3D manufacturing service to supply clear aligners for dental applications.

September 18, 2019

Kids with type 1 diabetes have more caries

By Melissa Busch

Two-thirds of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have dental caries, according to a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health on September 14 that analyzed cases that spanned 20 years. The authors recommended that these patients be screened for early signs of caries and receive preventive treatment during routine dental examinations.

September 17, 2019

CDC: Caries prevalence drops in U.S. kids

By Tony Edwards

The prevalence of caries in primary teeth decreased nearly five percentage points in U.S. children ages 2 to 5 from 2011 to 2016 compared with 1999 to 2004, according to the new "Oral Health Surveillance Report 2019" from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) released on September 12.

September 16, 2019

Zirconia implants pretty, but no better than titanium

By Melissa Busch

A zirconia implant looks better, but research has yet to show that it is a suitable alternative to dental fixtures made with titanium, according to a review published in Dental Materials on September 6.

September 15, 2019

Dentsply Sirona, Carbon launch printable denture system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Denstply Sirona and digital manufacturing company Carbon have launched a printable denture material and workflow system.

September 12, 2019

Orthodontist pleads not guilty to charges of bribing Ark. lawmaker

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontist who is accused of paying $157,000 in kickbacks and providing free dental work to an Arkansas lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to the latest reports.

September 10, 2019

Elevate Oral Care debuts glass ionomer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elevate Oral Care has introduced a new glass ionomer cement that bonds to and masks surfaces treated with silver diamine fluoride.

September 9, 2019

ADA 2019: Technology use equals more productive dental teams

By Melissa Busch

SAN FRANCISCO - Improved patient engagement and greater productivity at dental practices hinge on embracing new technologies. Bringing new technology into dental practices empowers staff to take more responsibility, which leads to a boost in patient engagement and productivity, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.

September 5, 2019

Kuraray debuts self-adhesive resin cement at ADA 2019

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SAN FRANCISCO - Kuraray has introduced a self-adhesive resin cement at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress this week.

September 5, 2019

Henry Schein to distribute Solea laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein Dental has partnered with Convergent Dental to distribute Convergent's Solea laser.

September 4, 2019

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