Smile Design: Page 67

OrVance debuts orthodontic appliance cleaner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OrVance has unveiled a cleaner for removable orthodontic appliances that enables only two cleanings per week.

March 8, 2021

Dentsply Sirona, NADG expand partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has expanded its partnership with North American Dental Group (NADG), giving dentists affiliated with the dental service organization greater access to scanning and imaging tools.

March 8, 2021

Solmetex names 2 executive management team members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Solmetex has named two new members to its executive management team.

March 7, 2021

Dentist sued for keeping kids in braces for too long

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The state of Massachusetts is suing orthodontist Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in false claims to MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. The scam reportedly included keeping kids in braces longer than required and deceptive billing for mouthguards.

March 4, 2021

Crest debuts whitening line in U.S.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble's Crest has debuted its Crest Whitening Emulsions leave-on teeth whitening treatment line, including an LED option, at retailers in the U.S.

March 4, 2021

Garrison debuts anterior composite matrix system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Garrison has debuted the Fusion anterior matrix system, a composite matrix system specifically designed for challenging anterior restorations.

March 4, 2021

DentalEZ introduces hands-free aid to help clear aerosols

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentalEZ has introduced a high-volume evacuator holder that it said will help clear microscopic droplets during aerosol-generating procedures without the need for supplemental staff.

March 4, 2021

95% of opioid prescriptions are for 5 dental procedures

By Melissa Busch

Dentists wrote about 2.7 million opioid prescriptions to patients during a five-year period, according to a study published on February 23 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. About 95% of these prescriptions were written for five dental procedures.

March 4, 2021

Searches for toothaches up during COVID-19 lockdown

By Hannah Welk

The COVID-19 lockdown increased online searches for toothaches in Iran, according to a study published on February 15 in BMC Oral Health. Pain is seen as one of the biggest dental complaints around the world.

March 4, 2021

No one-size-fits-all solution for antibiotic resistance

By Joseph Constance

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackling antibiotic resistance, according to a commentary published in the International Dental Journal. Instead, a variety of approaches are needed to craft tailor-made solutions for locally relevant factors that drive the unnecessary use of dental antibiotics.

March 3, 2021

Patterson's dental sales spike in fiscal Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Companies reported higher sales in its dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

March 2, 2021

What are the risks of counterfeit or DIY dental materials?

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

A Washington dentist elected not to follow the standard of care with endodontic cold vitality testing for patients. He allegedly swapped an approved refrigerant with an off-label product used to dust off computer keyboards. In this column, Dr. Michael W. Davis warns dentists not to make the same mistake.

March 2, 2021

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