April 25th 2024
Along with new name, the comprehensive healthcare organization has a new headquarters in Henderson, Nevada.
April 23rd 2024
6 endodontic clinicians among the honorees recognized last week.
April 22nd 2024
Platelet-rich fibrins promote faster healing and tissue repair by using the patient’s blood. Here’s how it can work in your dental practice.
April 19th 2024
While April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dentists and hygienists should be on the lookout for oral cancers all year long.
April 12th 2024
A new series of oral relief products aim to soothe and comfort pain points for orthodontic patients.
Waterpik Launches Sensonic Electronic Toothbrush
New electric toothbrush features 3 brushing modes designed to deliver a deeper clean you can both see and feel.
DentaQuest and Teledentistry.com Partner Up for Virtual Care
More DentaQuest members will be able to take advantage of at-home, virtual care through this new partnership with Teledentistry.com.
Silent Nite Sleep Appliance Now Eligible for Medicare
Glidewell’s sleep appliance Silent Nite® is now eligible for Medicare, allowing many more patients with obstructive sleep apnea to receive treatment and sleep easier.
Spotting Trouble: How to Spot More than Just Oral Issues Your Patients are Facing
In this final part of a 2-part series, we dive deep on how to spot issues beyond the mouth that your patients may be facing.
Buzzy Pain Relief Device Cleared by United States Food and Drug Administration
This bumblebee-shaped device can now be used in dental practices to provide patients a needle-free, opioid-free option to reduce anxiety and pain.
Viome’s Oral Health Pro System Detects Early Signs of Disease and Oral & Throat Cancer
This at-home saliva testing kit can inform patients if they have certain biomarkers for oral disease or molecular features associated with oral and throat cancer.
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Can Regularly Clean Interdentally to Lower Blood Glucose Levels According to New Study
A new study has shown the link between diabetes and periodontal disease, giving patients with type 2 diabetes new information to potentially lower blood glucose levels.
5Ws* DM Insights
DM Insights allows clinicians to improve workflows and track patient adherence and practice performance via its 1-stop platform.
Finding your Passion in Prevention and Oral Medicine
In the hustle of everyday practice, passion for the profession can get lost in the mix. It’s important to take stock and find that passion once again for the sake of the practice and the patients.
New Study Shows Link Between Poor Oral Health and Brain Shrinkage
A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal demonstrates the connection between patients that have poor oral health and memory loss/brain shrinkage.
New Prophy Handpiece from Ultradent Goes Cordless
This new cordless handpiece from Ultradent provides ergonomic mobility without sacrificing the power needed for effective prophy.
DentalMonitoring to Launch Artificial Intelligence-Powered Scan Process for Patients
ScanAssist guides patients on taking scans of their own mouths, while providing clinicians with high-quality images to assist in orthodontic treatment planning.
American Dental Association Gives Clinical Recommendation for Tooth Decay Removal
New guideline from the American Dental Association emphasizes and demonstrates the importance of conservative carious tissue removal.
Regal GO System from Zest Dental Boosts Dental Hygiene for Fixed Prostheses
A new hygiene product for dentures and implants puts the power of oral hygiene in the patient’s hands, boosting longevity for permanent-like teeth.
Researchers Discover Gum Disease-Causing Bacteria Boosts Other Caries-Causing Bacteria
New research demonstrates that cavity-causing bacteria can get help from other bacteria, urging pediatric patients to use effective toothbrushing techniques and good oral care.
Balanced Pharma Granted Patent for Acid-Free Anesthetic Delivery
This new standard cartridge of anesthetic from Balanced Pharma aims to help patients and providers by eliminating acid in the formula, therefore boosting comfort and reliability.
NuSmile Partners with Dentalhitec
NuSmile will sell Dentalhitec osteocentral anesthesia devices indicated for pediatric dentistry.
Glidewell Acquires ORB Innovations for Smart Oral Appliances
Glidewell has acquired ORB Innovations, developer of smart oral appliances that track physiological parameters and biomechanics.
Glidewell Launches flexTAP Sleep Appliance
Glidewell’s newest addition to its line of sleep appliances is metal-free, accessible for patients, and effective in treating snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
UptimeHealth Partners with Dental Health Products to Expand Dental Product and Equipment Access
UptimeHealth and Dental Health Products will team up to expand access to important dental supplies and equipment for dental professionals.
New Clinical Study Demonstrates ARESTIN Decreases Certain Periodontitis Pathogens
New research shows that this post-scaling and root planing gum care product can help eliminate certain periodontic pathogens when applied correctly.
FDI World Dental Federation Announces Summit on Sustainability
This summit, which takes place on World Environment Day, will feature case studies, research, and more on the best ways to be sustainable in dental practices.
The TeleDentists® Partner with TRIOLOGY®
The TeleDentists and TRIOLOGY partner up to offer teledentistry patients whole-plant, natural oral care products to bolster their oral health.
5Ws* Synapse Dental Pain Eraser
This portable, pen-shaped tool can be easily used by both the clinician in the dental office and the patient at home to provide immediate oral pain relief without the need for needles or medication.
Cochrane Oral Health Center Opens at Penn Dental Medicine
This partnership aims to make evidence-based, systematic reviews to help inform patients, policymakers, and clinicians on best oral health care practices.
5Ws Remin Pro
Remin Pro from VOCO uses 3 powerful ingredients to protect teeth from demineralization, caries, and hypersensitivity.
Simplify and Boost Healing Processes
HYBENX® from Epien is easy to use for practitioners and offers multiple benefits to patients.
Tinkerers, Problem Solvers, and Inventors: Why Dentists Exhibit So Much Ingenuity
Dentists have a unique, possibly inherent ability for innovations. We take a look at some of dentistry’s most important solutions to problems we might not even have been aware of.
KronosMD Files Patent for Ultrasound Teeth Whitening Technology
If approved, this patent would allow for a new type of teeth whitening, powered by ultrasound, that eliminates the need for chemicals and lasers.
Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Spotting Root Fractures
Tooth cracks fractures can be hard to spot, but it’s important that they’re treated. Here is some key insight on root fractures from endodontic professionals.