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3D printing firm Voodoo launches clear-aligner service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D printing firm Voodoo Manufacturing of New York City has begun offering a 3D manufacturing service to supply clear aligners for dental applications.

September 18, 2019

Kids with type 1 diabetes have more caries

By Melissa Busch

Two-thirds of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have dental caries, according to a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health on September 14 that analyzed cases that spanned 20 years. The authors recommended that these patients be screened for early signs of caries and receive preventive treatment during routine dental examinations.

September 17, 2019

CDC: Caries prevalence drops in U.S. kids

By Tony Edwards

The prevalence of caries in primary teeth decreased nearly five percentage points in U.S. children ages 2 to 5 from 2011 to 2016 compared with 1999 to 2004, according to the new "Oral Health Surveillance Report 2019" from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) released on September 12.

September 16, 2019

Kids' bad breath linked to specific salivary enzyme

By Melissa Busch

An increase in the activity of a specific salivary enzyme, β-galactosidases, is linked to bad breath in children, according to a recent study in the September issue of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

September 16, 2019

Zirconia implants pretty, but no better than titanium

By Melissa Busch

A zirconia implant looks better, but research has yet to show that it is a suitable alternative to dental fixtures made with titanium, according to a review published in Dental Materials on September 6.

September 15, 2019

Week in Review: AI in dentistry | Antioxidants | Anesthesia and patient safety

By Tony Edwards

September 13, 2019

Dentsply Sirona, Carbon launch printable denture system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Denstply Sirona and digital manufacturing company Carbon have launched a printable denture material and workflow system.

September 12, 2019

Can blood tests detect dental fear in kids?

By Melissa Busch

Could data from blood tests be used to determine which children might have an unusually high fear of dental procedures? Researchers used blood tests to determine that dental fear is directly linked to levels of salivary cortisol and amylase levels in children between the ages of 6 and 9, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

September 12, 2019

Centrix launches topical vitamin E treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Centrix has debuted a topical vitamin E treatment for damaged gingival tissue.

September 11, 2019

Digital technologies are often assets in orthodontics

By Melissa Busch

When patients visit orthodontists, they often seek much more than better smiles. Digital technologies such as 3D printing can provide patients with visuals that help them achieve more realistic expectations of their treatment and outcomes, according to a talk at the recent 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco.

September 11, 2019

Study shows evidence of herd protection against oral HPV

By Theresa Pablos

HPV vaccination rates continue to rise, and it may be to everyone's benefit. Researchers discovered evidence of herd protection against oral HPV infections. They detailed their findings in a study published on September 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

September 11, 2019

FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes after spike in use

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans on September 11 to regulate flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in response to an alarming spike in use by children.

September 10, 2019

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