Dental Specialties: Page 149

Chapter Aesthetic Studio moves forward with expansion plans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical aesthetic clinic operator Chapter Aesthetic Studio has opened its second practice location following its acquisition of Alivana Aesthetics.

September 26, 2021

Etoricoxib may be answer to wisdom tooth surgery pain

By Melissa Busch

A preemptive low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug etoricoxib may reduce the need for analgesics after third-molar surgery, based on the results of a randomized clinical trial published on September 23 in BMC Oral Health.

September 26, 2021

Dental orgs urge CMS to establish specific coding for dental surgeries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are urging the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish specific coding for dental outpatient surgeries performed at hospitals or surgical centers.

September 23, 2021

SmileDirectClub expands into France

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Clear aligner company SmileDirectClub is expanding further into Europe, launching in Paris at the start of the fourth quarter of 2021.

September 23, 2021

Dentsply Sirona signs 5-year agreement with Smile Train

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with Smile Train to support that organization's work to provide access to cleft palate care. To that end, Dentsply will make a $5 million donation to Smile Train.

September 23, 2021

Cotton swabs, resin aid in making accurate implant surgery guides

By Melissa Busch

Fiducial markers consisting of cotton swabs and resin can be used to create an accurate implant surgical guide for patients with braces, according to an article published on September 20 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

September 23, 2021

Dental Dose: How patients use gabapentin illicitly

By Theresa Pablos

It's pharmacology after dark on Dental Dose. In this new segment, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares the dark side of legal medications used illicitly. The first up is gabapentin, a neuropathy medication that can produce an opioidlike effect in high doses.

September 23, 2021

Dentsply Sirona to launch digital print expansions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona will launch four expansions of the Lucitone Digital Print denture system, a move the company said will add momentum to the digital transformation of the dental laboratory industry.

September 22, 2021

New model makes it easier for AI to spot pulp cavities

By Leah Sherwood

Combining cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-CT images as training data can help artificial intelligence (AI) models identify the location of teeth and pulp cavities in CBCT images, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

September 22, 2021

Heartburn drugs may be key to less severe gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Proton pump inhibitors taken for acid-related gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn may cut the severity of periodontal disease, according to a study published on September 21 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

September 22, 2021

Dislike of vegetables may have to do with kids' saliva

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Children's dislike of raw cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, may be connected to the salivary production of high levels of sulfur volatiles, according to research published on September 22 in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

September 22, 2021

Exocad releases ChairsideCAD 3.0 Galway software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Exocad, an Align Technology company, is releasing its ChairsideCAD 3.0 Galway software. The software will be showcased at this year's International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany.

September 21, 2021

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