Study finds watching cement dry could increase dental filling success
November 11th 2015While examining how cement sets in real time, a recent study found that the cement used in dental fillings has ‘sweet points,’ that could have implications for increasing longevity and durability of dental fillings.
ADA discussion highlights diabetes and its effects
November 10th 2015As November is set aside as National Diabetes Month, special attention was paid to its effects on dental patients and what dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants should know during a panel discussion at the recent American Dental Association Annual Session in Washington, D.C.
New study finds troubling rates of dental implant complications
November 10th 2015Any dental procedure comes with the chance of infection, but a recent study out of Sweden has discovered that patients with dental implants run a high risk – and that several contributing factors can exacerbate this risk.
GNDYM organizers to host first international oral cancer symposium
November 10th 2015During the 91st annual Greater New York Dental Meeting, the event’s organizers will be hosting the first International Oral Cancer Symposium on Saturday November 28th for all registered Greater New York Dental Meeting attendees.
The 5 biggest misconceptions about imaging coding and reimbursement
November 10th 2015Dental technology and the material sciences are advancing at a rate never before experienced by the dental industry. It is difficult, if not impossible, for the average practitioner to understand and appreciate all the new “stuff” that has been developed and introduced to dentistry over the past 10 years. Things that not too long ago seemed like science fiction have now become reality.
Henry Schein and AO dental fraternity honor dentists who provide care to Holocaust survivors
November 10th 2015Henry Schein, Inc., one of the world's largest providers of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity's (AO) Seattle chapter in recognizing 25 area oral health professionals for their participation in a program that provides free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need.
The top 10 Dentrix features you probably aren't using
November 9th 2015In 2003, my dental practice converted from an archaic DOS-based dental software to the impressive and robust Dentrix practice management software. To say the least, I was completely overwhelmed. Two years later, in 2005, I still felt like I hadn’t even scratched the surface of my new powerful software’s potential, so I applied to become a Certified Dentrix Trainer in order to learn everything there was to know about the Dentrix program.
Convergent Dental announces FDA clearance of osseous tissue procedures for Solea at ADA 2015
November 6th 2015Convergent Dental, Inc., a privately held dental device company, announced Solea®, the first FDA-cleared CO2 9.3-micron dental laser for hard and soft tissue, has also been cleared to perform osseous tissue procedures.
Exploring average patient cost per practice
November 5th 2015Sikka Software is a twelve-year-old company in the dental industry that provides apps to optimize the dental businesses. In this article, Sikka Software President and CEO Vijay Sikka outlines a recent study examining the average patient cost per practice.
New discovery can prevent dental implant infections
November 5th 2015One million dental implants are inserted every year in Germany alone, and often they need to be replaced due to issues such as tissue infections caused by bacteria. In the future, these infections will be prevented thanks to a new plasma implant coating that kills pathogens using silver ions.
Study finds poor dental health of professional athletes affects performance
November 4th 2015Pulled muscles, concussions and other bumps and bruises are all injuries that come with the territory of being a professional athlete and can negatively affect athletic performance. However, in addition to these common problems, new research suggests that dental health can also play a crucial role in athletic success.