The Blind Spot 25 February 2022
ADA’s signature access-to-care program has provided care to 7 million children over two decades
“It’s a good day when you save a smile,” said Jeffrey Dalin, D.D.S., the co-founder of the St. Louis Give Kids A Smile program and the recipient of the ADA’s 2022 Humanitarian Award....
Market 24 February 2022
The global market for dental services is on the rise, according to Reportlinker.com, market research company. In a report on the sector, the 2021 value was $427.21 billion. In just a year, the market...
News 24 February 2022
A group of five surgical practice groups across four New York areas – Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester – have merged and rebranded. The offices will be known under the name Leading...
Orthodontics 23 February 2022
Clinical and imaging features of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors
Maxillary central incisors erupt relatively early during the permanent dentition process, and they are located in a relatively forward position. The shape, size, coloration, position, and symmetry of...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 23 February 2022
Focal infection theory: a new modernity in view of microbiota recent studies?
Authors: Carlo Fornaini, Francesco Di Pierro
The “Focal Infection Theory”, very popular in 1930s, hypothesized the possibility that an infection of a specific zone might migrate to other different organs, even not contiguous, causing...
News 23 February 2022
Dental brands supply company, Envista Holdings Corporation, and Vitaldent Group, a DSO based in Spain, have opted to continue their partnership. Under the agreement, Envista becomes the preferred...
The Blind Spot 22 February 2022
Fluoride: Access, emerging educational challenges pose risks to cavity prevention
Over the last 70 years, it has been well documented that access to fluoride for the U.S. population has contributed to dramatic declines in the prevalence and severity of tooth decay. This e-book was...
Market 22 February 2022
The global market for medical grade silicone is expected to grow to a value over $2 billion by 2028, according to a report from Global Market Insights Inc., a market analytics company. The forecast...
Orthodontics 21 February 2022
Orthodontic-surgical treatment of a severe class II skeletal malocclusion: a case report
Authors: Alessio Casimiro, Francesco Gallo, Francesco Zingari, Simone Ghezzi, Eleonora Carozzi
Patients presenting a reduction of the lower third of the face (short face), associated with a severe deep-bite, often benefit from minimal pre-surgical orthodontic preparation directed at arch...
The Blind Spot 21 February 2022
The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to include dentists in any decision-making bodies on pandemic preparedness when developing legislation that aims to leverage best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance the nation’s response to
In a Feb. 4 letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., and Executive Director Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., said...
Oral surgery 20 February 2022
Thrombocytopenia is defined as such when a platelet count below 150,000 / mL appears and can be classified as:- mild (platelet count between 100,000 / mL and 150,000 / mL), and is usually clinically...
Market 20 February 2022
Author: Luigi Campopiano
The role of the financial advisor today could be one of the best examples to express the concept of resilience and anti-frailty: staying clear in the face of potentially critical events and having...
Market 19 February 2022
The worldwide marketplace for oral hygiene products is expected to grow during through 2026, according to a report by market analyst firm, ResearchAndMarket.com. The space was priced at a value of...
Prosthodontics 18 February 2022
Rolled versus cut threads prosthetic screws: fatigue performance and SEM analysis
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
Screw retained crowns to implants are widely used to replace missing teeth. Fracture of the screw is considered one of the most common complication related to this type of prosthesis. Screws can be...
The Blind Spot 18 February 2022
Authors: M. Nieri, U. Pagliaro, L. Franchi, C. Clauser
PURPOSE. This study explores an inexpensive method of obtaining useful information by reprocessing individual patient data reported in old clinical studies by means of secondary...
News 18 February 2022
Invention submission and support company, InventHelp, has shared the creation of a new concept in orthodontics. The "SMILE ALIGN" system would provide braces that are hidden. The patent-pending...
Market 17 February 2022
Author: Luigi Campopiano
Is savings what we have left in our pockets after we spend? Absolutely not. Savings are not a residual variable. It is necessary to combine the prudential vision with the planning one. Italian...
News 17 February 2022
Branded dental office firm, The Aspen Group, part of TAG, has transitioned an office to completely digital operations. The move comes as part of a larger initiative to bring all offices digital by...
Endodontics 16 February 2022
Ultra-conservative endodontic access cavity and its influence on the shaping of straight oval canals
The correct design of the access cavity is essential to provide adequate visibility, facilitate the identification of canal orifices and reduce the risk of complications, such as instrument fracture,...
News 16 February 2022
Dental product developer and manufacturer Premier Dental aims to bring high-quality dental care to the home. With its Izzo system and subscription program, patients can receive a 4 in 1 oral care...