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3-cm swallowed dental needle removed from patient's neck
By Melissa Busch
Clinicians removed a 3-cm needle from a patient who swallowed it, likely during a dental procedure, according to a recent case report published in the April issue of the Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
May 18, 2020
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SmileDirectClub names new VP of professional sales
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has appointed Chris Thompson as its new vice president of professional sales.
May 17, 2020
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Align adds visualization tool to its platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has added a new tool to its treatment planning software that allows patients to see what their smiles may look like after Invisalign treatment.
May 14, 2020
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Brain infected with periodontal disease bacteria shows Alzheimer's signs
By Melissa Busch
Porphyromonas gingivalis, the main pathogen that causes chronic periodontitis, can invade the brain, triggering symptoms characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online on May 5 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
May 14, 2020
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SmileSnap gets financing, debuts new app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileSnap, a virtual consultation and appointment platform for dentists and orthodontists, has closed a seed financing round.
May 12, 2020
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Neocis gets FDA nod for dental surgery component
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Neocis has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Yomi component that reduces the CT scanner field-of-view requirements.
May 12, 2020
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AI finds jaw canals correctly, simplifying implants for dentists
By Melissa Busch
Artificial intelligence (AI) can locate mandibular canals with high levels of accuracy, which may make the dental implant restoration process easier for dentists, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports.
May 12, 2020
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Mouthguard may detect early signs of caries, periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
A wearable, fluorescent mouthguard can detect early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis by ferreting out the secretions of volatile sulfur compounds in the oral cavity, according to a recent study published online in Advanced Materials.
May 11, 2020
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Align launches virtual Invisalign care tools
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has launched two new virtual tools to keep patients and doctors connected in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 10, 2020
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New podcast focuses on laser-assisted procedures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry and Millennium Dental Technologies have partnered to create a new podcast featuring dentists who have used lasers to treat periodontitis and peri-implantitis in their practices.
May 7, 2020
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Antibiotics alter how brains of rats react to opioids
By Theresa Pablos
New research shows that antibiotics may change how the gut-brain connection works in rats dependent on opioids. The use of antibiotics altered the way the rats' brains responded to opioid use and withdrawal, according to the findings of a study published on April 27 in ENeuro.
May 7, 2020
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AAE kicks off Save Your Tooth Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) officially launched its annual Save Your Tooth Month celebration on May 1 with some modifications.
May 6, 2020
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