Smile Design: Page 113

Implant access remains low, uneven despite growth in use
By Lori Roniger
Dental implant use has grown substantially since 1999, and the prevalence among those missing at least one tooth could reach as high as 23% in 2026 in the U.S., according to a new study. At the same time, access is still low and remains greater among certain groups, the authors noted.
August 23, 2018
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New products: Kulzer adds 10 resins for 3D printer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kulzer has introduced 10 new resins for exclusive use with its caraPrint 3D printer.
August 20, 2018
New product: KaVo Kerr launches new composite system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KaVo Kerr has launched its new SonicFill 3 SingleFill composite system.
August 9, 2018
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Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, which may represent an inappropriate use of antibiotics, according to new research presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR ) meeting in London.
August 5, 2018
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China's $60B tariffs would include dental products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
If the U.S. government follows through on a threat to double tariffs on Chinese goods, China will retaliate by imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. products, including several dental products, the Chinese government announced on August 3.
August 2, 2018
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Nanoparticle shows promise for biofilm disruption
By Tony Edwards
An iron-containing nanoparticle successfully disrupted pathogenic biofilms and prevented tooth decay without harming surrounding oral tissues or biofilms in a new study. The findings potentially open the door for developing a precise therapeutic approach for caries.
August 2, 2018
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Caries detection methods aren't one-size-fits-all
By Lori Roniger
What's the best way to detect and measure caries? What are the pros and cons of the newer methods? To provide some answers, researchers put three caries detection methods to the test.
August 1, 2018
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Materials testing stresses fracture resistance
By Tony Edwards
Knowing how likely CAD/CAM materials are to fracture can help direct treatment planning. A new study put seven such materials through a stress test to see how they responded, and the researchers presented their findings at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London.
August 1, 2018
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Researchers test nickel-titanium file safety limits
By Tony Edwards
With endodontic files, reciprocating mechanisms are claimed to improve cyclic resistance and fatigue while also avoiding torsional failure, leading to better outcomes. Researchers put two nickel-titanium files through tests to see if these claims held up.
July 30, 2018
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Heartland Dental, Align Technology sign iTero deal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization Heartland Dental has agreed to equip all of its U.S. locations with an Align Technology iTero Element intraoral scanner.
July 25, 2018
Aspen Dental, Align Technology sign scanner deal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aspen Dental Management has agreed to equip all Aspen U.S. locations with an Align Technology iTero Element intraoral scanner. The multiyear agreement enables an end-to-end digital workflow in all Aspen Dental locations.
July 25, 2018
Align Technology reports 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 2018.
July 24, 2018
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