Caries
No need for dental drills? New study finds tooth decay can be stopped and reversed without drilling
December 7th 2015A University of Sydney study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional 'fill and drill' approach that has dominated dental care for decades.
New research finds way to eliminate pain caused by tooth decay
November 17th 2015With the holidays-and all of the accompanying sweet treats seemingly destined to cause dental caries-right around the corner, researchers at the University of California have made a timely discovery that may lessen or even eradicate pain caused by tooth decay.
Study finds secondhand smoke exposure linked to increased dental decay in children
October 23rd 2015It’s a no brainer that smoking is bad for your health, and the health of those subjected to your secondhand smoke. Now, researchers say that secondhand smoke can have even more detrimental effects than previously believed – on the dental health of children.
Can xylitol reduce the risk of caries in patients with orthodontic appliances?
October 15th 2015Anyone who’s had a fixed orthodontic appliance knows how frustrating oral hygiene can become. Fixed appliances often make the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and plaque, which can accumulate under the appliance. In an attempt to abort development of bacteria, researchers recently examined if daily doses of xylitol could make a difference.
Top technologies for caries and cancer detection
October 12th 2015When it comes to technology and the integration of it, there are many ways to skin the “Technology Cat.” For many, it might mean integrating computers into your daily clinical routine. Or it might mean finally embracing digital radiography and adding that component to your office armamentarium.
Researchers find no evidence water fluoridation improves or worsens tooth decay and cavities
August 11th 2015Researchers from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, however, did find data suggesting water fluoridation may reduce cavities in children, although they most of the studies were conducted before widespread adoption of preventive measures such as fluoridated toothpaste and sealants.
The Top Things We Can Learn From Ancient Teeth
April 29th 2015In the modern era, teeth are important for people to take care for many reasons, including general health, function and, of course, a welcoming smile. For archaeologists and other people interested in the past, teeth are important as they act as portals into past diets, food preparation, family relationships and childhood health.
Why Dr. Jeff Dalin calls CariVu from DEXIS a 'godsend' for his dental practice [VIDEO]
April 13th 2015Dr. Jeff Dalin describes himself as “an early adopter who does a little bit of everything” at his general practice in St. Louis, Mo. He’s also someone who believes strongly in the power of technology to help his practice and improve the lives of his patients.
Dr. John Flucke explains how and why DEXIS CariVu changed his practice for the better [VIDEO]
April 2nd 2015What does Dr. John Flucke, DDS, think of the new DEXIS CariVu caries detection device? He gets truly honest about the product in this featured Google Hangout video interview with Dental Products Report Content Director, Kevin Henry.
Carestream Dental announces release of Logicon Caries Detector 5.1
February 26th 2015This week at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Carestream Dental announced the release of the latest Logicon Caries Detector 5.1, which reportedly further automates the detection process and produces improved displays of caries sites.
The 5 new words of dental practice ... and what you should know about them
February 17th 2015In 2008, the American Dental Educators Association (ADEA) formed a committee charged with assembling a glossary of terms for dental educators. Their labors were published in July 2010 Dental Clinics of North Americas. They found this necessary because the teaching of dentistry had changed in light of CAMBRA-Caries Management by Risk Assessment.
DEXIS CariVu shows that it’s all in the diagnosis
October 17th 2014A mentor once gave me some advice for a successful practice: “As a dentist, it is all in the diagnosis.” From that time on, I have strived to adopt technology that is integral to diagnosis, especially concerning imaging. The use of technology has changed the way I communicate diagnostic findings with patients. In fact, it’s instrumental in meeting one of my most important goals, creating patient trust and loyalty.
5 downtime activities to show you are an indispensable Modern Millennial Hygienist
October 5th 2014In our previous article, we introduced the idea of the Modern Millennial Hygienist (MMH). MMH challenges our brains to use higher level revolutionary thinking. Growth and change can warp-speed return on investment (ROI) and profitability for the practice AND the hygienist. This issue, we will look at how a MMH uses the opportunities downtime provides.