Study on parasite may improve the treatment of periodontitis
April 24th 2020For the first time, researchers have shown that a unicellular parasite commonly found in the mouth plays a role in both severe tissue inflammation and tissue destruction. The study may improve the treatment of periodontitis.
Researchers develop AI model to detect mandibular canals
April 24th 2020Researchers at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FACI), Tampere University Hospital, Planmeca, and the Alan Turing Institute have developed a new model that accurately and automatically shows the exact location of mandibular canals.
Dental Products Presentation: Solea Sleep from Convergent Dental
April 22nd 2020In this video shot during the 2020 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Convergent Dental's VP of Marketing Glen Johnson presents Solea Sleep, the latest update to Convergent Dental's Solea Dental Laser. This new application allows the laser to be used to treat patients who snore with a simple, 5-minute procedure.
Dental Product Presentation: GUM Hydral Dry Mouth Relief from Sunstar Americas
April 21st 2020Gold medal winning U.S. Women's soccer player Shannon Boxx shares her personal experiences suffering from dry mouth and explains why she has been pleased with the results she's felt since starting to use the new GUM Hydral dry mouth remedy from Sunstar Americas.
Dental Hygienists during the COVID-19 pandemic – A conversation with Katrina Sanders, RDH
April 21st 2020Modern Hygienist editorial advisory board member Katrina Sanders, RDH, joins Editorial Director Noah Levine via video call to discuss the impacts dental hygienists are feeling during the current pandemic. She explains that most hygiene professionals are out of work, but they have knowledge and skills that can be helpful in times like these.
How impression materials have changed over time
April 17th 2020As early as the 1700s, dental professionals have been taking impressions of patients' teeth. Over 200 years, many things have changed for the better. Here’s a brief history of how and why impression materials have changed over the last few centuries.