Kristin Hohman

Endodontic files and reamers, whether handheld or rotary-powered, are tiny instruments that have big impacts on performing root canal treatments. When you choose the best surgical instruments to clean and shape the root canal, successfully completing debridement of the canal and providing a shape that allows for optimal obturation, the clinician has confidence that the patient is getting the best root canal treatment and, therefore, the best chance to extend the life of the tooth. More general practitioners today are involved in endodontics thanks in large part to improved techniques and enhanced files. This month, we provide a look at some of the many products available to assist GPs and specialists in delivering root canal treatment. These files are designed to help clinicians combat pain, and they are changing the way people feel about the once-dreaded procedure.

Many practices do not have the software to facilitate low-touch safety precautions. That’s where Curve comes in.

This lab technician finds the TriLor® Arch from Harvest Dental to offer flexibility without compromising on strength.

Tetric Prime from Ivoclar Vivadent offers great handling and radiopacity.

The Zir-Perfect High Translucent CAD/CAM Zirconia Disc from Dental Creations has a high translucency for great aesthetics while ensuring a stable restoration.

The contra-angle EVO.15 from Bien-Air is designed to raise performance standards without compromising patient safety.

SoftSmile Vision brings an end-to-end clear aligner solution directly into orthodontists’ practices.

onDiem’s on-demand staffing platform helps practices scale staffing to match patient demand.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned faulty masks from 65 overseas manufacturers three weeks after tests found they were ineffective against the coronavirus.

There might not be better proof of dentistry’s ability to adapt during a crisis than the rapid growth of virtual, remote dentistry.

A 3D look at the future

The Bluewave Diode Laser is a portable, effective option for the operatory.

After suffering with pain for years, finding relief for bruxism became Dr. Joseph Pelerin’s mission.

As the Coronavirus has spread around the world, more information has become available on what occupations are more likely to be exposed to the virus.

The GUM® Hydral™ Dry Mouth Relief line provides all-day, all-night relief for xerostomia.

The PinkWave Curing Light increases composite hardness and decreases shrinkage.

Where you live can be just as much of a factor in determining dental health as brushing, flossing, and routine checkups.

A relatively unknown program could expose devices across the dental, healthcare, and other industries to cyberattacks.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s SpeedCEM Plus works so well it changed an experienced dentist’s mind about resin cements.

Composite adhesives lack bioactive bonds, but RE-GEN™ Bioactive Adhesives from Apex Dental Materials adds a bioactive agent to the restorative process.

Hu-Friedy’s HD Black Line Mirrors offer a visual advantage for any dental procedure.

A study published this week in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) suggests that conventional fillings aren’t any more successful at treating caries in children than other approaches.

A recent study from King’s College London published this week in the Journal of Dental Research: Clinical & Translational Research suggests sugar-free gum could actually reduce the development of dental caries in adults and children.

The report found despite dental care being recommended for women throughout their pregnancies, turnout for care remains low.

Ultradent sends its VALO Grand curing light to space to mark its 10th anniversary.