By Arianna Bianchi
The extraction of a very damaged tooth and its replacement with an implant represents a common therapeutic choice. It is also necessary to underline how the survival rate of implants is lower than...
This electric toothbrush is expected to redefine oral hygiene. With flossing and brushing at the core of its functionality, Soocas Neos can cover and clean more areas of the teeth compared to...
News 30 May 2023
Direct Diagnostics partners with Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine
Move brings HR5 salivary testing technology to clinical training, patient care
Direct Dx will join forces with LMU-CDM to enhance their curriculum and provide students with cutting-edge tools and technology.
Frank has over three decades of experience and a successful track record of developing innovative solutions and world class organizations across ambulatory,...
Biolase recently announced its first-quarter financial results. The company reported increased international laser sales by 22% year over year. In addition Biolase said that it had a record quarter...
Dental materials 29 May 2023
New bioinspired adhesive patch for the treatment of painful oral lesions
A study exploring the development of Dental Tough Adhesive or DenTAI, a novel bioinspired adhesive patch with robust mechanical properties, was presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting and Exposition of...
Peri-implantitis is associated with bacterial plaque biofilms and with patients who have a history of periodontitis. Smoking is a risk factor for periodontitis, but the relationship between smoking...
By Lorenzo Breschi and Carlo D’Alessandro
The interest toward the deep margin elevation technique has increased over the past years and several clinical and laboratory studies have been proposed to validate this approach.
Editorials 26 May 2023
A financial professional's proven ability to build client confidence and help them stay invested can be considered invaluable, especially in these exceptionally challenging times.
From the New York State Dental Association
A federal class-action lawsuit brought against the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on behalf of Medicaid recipients in New York who were denied coverage for medically necessary dental...
The Texas Dental Association is honoring Dr. Cindy Cho and her family, including surviving son William, age 6, on its website.
This study aimed to evaluate the use of deep convolutional neural network algorithms to detect clinical features and predict the three-year outcome of endodontic treatment on preoperative periapical...
Oral pathology 26 May 2023
Columbia U researcher identifies causes of racial disparities in head, neck cancers
By Columbia University CDM News
Dr. Fatemeh Momen-Heravi, DDS, an associate professor at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, has identified a number of genomic alterations and molecular signatures in head and neck...
Delta Dental's first Senior Mental and Oral Health Survey reveals a harmful feedback loop between poor oral health and mouth pain, and depression, anxiety, and low self-image for Americans 50 and up.
Medit announced on May 16 that the number of intraoral scanner installations has increased by 46% in Q1 2023 compared to the same quarter last year.
Endodontics 25 May 2023
Pulpotomy versus root canal therapy in mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis
Vital pulp therapy is increasingly practiced as an alternative treatment to root canal therapy in teeth with carious pulp exposure. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome, quality of life...
The aim of this study was to compare peri-implant clinical and radiographic status and levels of advanced glycation end products in peri-implant sulcular fluid in waterpipe users and cigarette...
Dental materials 25 May 2023
Harvard U periodontology grad aims to inspire through education, innovation and service
By Harvard School of Dental Medicine News
As David T. Wu, DMSc23, completes his advanced degree program in periodontology, he looks forward to a career integrating clinical practice, scientific research and dental education as a...
There is growing evidence in the literature that frequent bacteremia due to plaque and tartar is probably associated with an increased risk of infectious endocarditis.
Management of asymptomatic malposed third molars is a controversial topic. As a result, many malposed or mildly pathologic third molars are not removed.