Smile Design: Page 49

All-tissue lasers show power for managing peri-implantitis

By Dr. Samuel Low

Peri-implantitis is one of the more common diseases plaguing patients with dental implants. Dr. Samuel Low shares new research that demonstrates why Er,Cr:YSGG laser technology is a minimally invasive technique to manage the condition.

July 21, 2021

Dental disease prominent in Canary Islands mummies

By Erik L. Ridley

Analysis of pre-Hispanic mummies found in the Canary Islands has shown that their dental pathologies did not differ significantly from skeletonized remains found on the same island, according to research published online July 13 in the International Journal of Paleopathology.

July 20, 2021

Vaping associated with untreated caries

By Amerigo Allegretto

Vaping electronic cigarettes was associated with an increase of untreated caries, according to research published on July 14 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. While the study couldn't establish causality, the findings suggest vaping may be a major risk factor for caries.

July 19, 2021

Study finds new type of inflammatory response to plaque

By Kate Madden Yee

A study published July 6 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found a new type of inflammatory response to dental plaque buildup. It also may answer why some people are more prone than others to tooth loss and other inflammation-related complications.

July 18, 2021

Why oral health should be considered a priority in athletes

By Martijn Verhulst, PhD

With the Olympics debuting later this month, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of oral health for peak athletic performance. In this piece, Martijn Verhulst, PhD, explores the key ways dental health affects both elite and amateur athletes.

July 15, 2021

Dentists warn of risky TikTok teeth whitening trend

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists are condemning a viral TikTok video that suggests people rub a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on their teeth to whiten them, according to a July 13 news story on KIRO7.com.

July 13, 2021

EMS Dental secures NC contract

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

EMS Dental has installed seven of its Airflow Prophylaxis Master devices at Coastal Carolina Community College in Onslow County, NC.

July 12, 2021

Carestream Dental releases wireless, cordless intraoral scanner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental has launched a new wireless, cordless intraoral scanner called the CS 3800. The scanner is designed to work across workflows for orthodontics, prosthetics, and surgical guides.

July 12, 2021

3M Oral Care introduces new clear aligner system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M Oral Care has launched a new clear aligner system called Clarity Aligners Flex + Force, which allows clinicians to better customize treatment, according to the company.

July 11, 2021

Week in Review: Dental hacks | Dentures to prevent dementia | Mouth locking device

By Theresa Pablos

July 9, 2021

A century-old method may be key to tooth removal in anxious kids

By Melissa Busch

A tooth-extraction method that originated at least a century ago for patients with hemophilia may be the answer to removing baby teeth from nervous kids, according to research published on July 3 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Clinical Companion.

July 8, 2021

Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia

By Hannah Welk

Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. What's worse, the risk of cognitive decline increases with each lost tooth.

July 7, 2021

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