Smile Design: Page 103

Nobio gets FDA clearance for composites

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Materials science company Nobio of Israel has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Infinix flowable and bulk-fill composites for restorations.

August 6, 2019

Virtual reality may help treat dental fear

By Theresa Pablos

Virtual reality (VR) may help patients with severe dental fear or dental phobia. Exposure to a virtual dentist and clinic can reduce dental anxiety and lead to treatment completion, according to a new study.

August 6, 2019

Review: Oral health education from nurses, others is effective

By Tony Edwards

Educational, preventive dental programs are being presented to new mothers by nondental practitioners as a way to reduce the prevalence of early childhood caries. Researchers reviewed the literature and found these programs can improve the oral health of those involved.

August 4, 2019

SmileDirectClub opens U.K. retail locations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub has opened four retail locations in the U.K. and has partnered with Well Pharmacy to open additional locations in the country.

August 4, 2019

Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?

By Tony Edwards

Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.

August 1, 2019

Metals top list of common allergens at the dental office

By Theresa Pablos

Which dental materials are responsible for the most contact allergies? Researchers looked at patient data and found metals topped the list, but other common culprits included composites and cosmetic materials.

August 1, 2019

Study supports clear aligners for orthognathic surgery patients

By Tony Edwards

Patients needing orthognathic surgery generally have orthodontic treatment before and after. Researchers compared the outcomes for patients who used clear-aligner therapy with those who used conventional orthodontic hardware. Their findings might open up new treatment options for patients.

July 31, 2019

Study confirms long-term perio treatment works

By Theresa Pablos

The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a general dentist's office helped patients maintain healthy gums.

July 30, 2019

Study: General dentists less likely to refer to orthodontist

By Tony Edwards

Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an orthodontist? In a new study, researchers showed pretreatment orthodontic patient records to both general and pediatric dentists to find out.

July 30, 2019

Dentists find high mercury levels when removing amalgam

By Theresa Pablos

Mercury exposure during amalgam removal procedures may be seven times higher than the limits recommended by some occupational safety organizations, a new study has found. The research findings suggest minuscule amalgam particles may be able to generate staggering amounts of mercury vapor.

July 29, 2019

Align Technology posts increased Q2 revenues, shipments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019.

July 28, 2019

JADA: Sealed primary molars less likely to develop caries

By Theresa Pablos

Sealed primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries in a new study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers also found sealants delayed the need for restorative work on these teeth.

July 25, 2019

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