Smile Design: Page 149

AAO partners with Shock Doctor for mouthguard campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has partnered with athletic protection brand Shock Doctor to increase mouthguard adoption among young athletes.

July 28, 2016

Delta Dental Foundation gives $225K to Mich. health department

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded $225,000 to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

July 26, 2016

Accidental discovery may lead to materials revolution

By Tony Edwards

What if you could use what might be the hardest known metallic substance compatible with living tissue for your patient's implants? What if that material also reduced wear and weighed less than current materials? It might sound like science fiction, but an accidental discovery by researchers working on magnets might show the way forward for implants.

July 26, 2016

Can you use an intraoral scanner for upper jaw impressions?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

When using an intraoral scanner for digital impressions of a patient's upper jaw, do you run into difficulties with palatal vault heights or arch widths? A study in PLOS One investigated the effect palatal vault heights and arch widths might have on the accuracy of these impressions.

July 25, 2016

J&J offloads Rembrandt to Ranir

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Johnson & Johnson has sold the Rembrandt teeth-whitening brand to Ranir, a Michigan-based manufacturer of oral and personal healthcare products.

July 24, 2016

Does the 3-guide technique improve implant placement?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Can the accuracy of CAD/CAM surgical guides be improved by using tooth-supported, bone-reduction guides in patients with terminal dentition who need immediate implants? A new study examined the use of a three-guide technique for implant placement, and the authors explain why it should become part of your armamentarium.

July 20, 2016

Study: CAMBRA accurately predicts caries development

By Theresa Pablos

Kids who are designated as high risk for caries according to the caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) approach often end up developing the disease, according to a new study. The finding shows that CAMBRA appears to be an accurate prediction model for at least some populations.

July 18, 2016

Komet expands line of ceramic cutters

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has expanded its line of ceramic cutters to work on large, soft-acrylic surfaces.

July 14, 2016

Across the border: Dental tourism grows, especially for pricey procedures

By Donna Domino

Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they've received good care and saved thousands on expensive dental treatment by traveling abroad, but the ADA warns it could end up costing patients more if problems arise later.

July 13, 2016

Study: Can lithium silicate ceramic crowns hold up?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lithium silicate ceramic has many advantages for aesthetic and minimally invasive restorations. But what factors influence the success or failure of these crowns over five years? Researchers from Germany studied more than 300 of these crowns and found certain advantages -- and cautions.

July 13, 2016

Acteon to distribute Expasyl gingival retraction paste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Acteon North America will now market and distribute Expasyl, a gingival retraction paste.

July 12, 2016

5 things to look for in a dental lab

By Jason Watts, DMD

How do you choose a lab to work with? Whether you are a dentist getting started or one with an existing practice, your relationship with your lab is one of the most important professional relationships you'll undertake. In this column, Dr. Jason Watts outlines five things to look for when working with a lab.

July 12, 2016

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