News 03 June 2021
Align Technology, Inc., a medical device company that designs and manufacturers Invisalign, intraoral scanners, and restorative dentistry software, has launched new campaigns aimed at parents and...
The extraction of a dental element, in addition to having a direct impact on the quality of life, initiates a cascade of biological events resulting from alterations in the homeostasis and structural...
Market research firm, Reportlinker.com, projects in its most recent report that the dental consumables market value will reach $47.4 billion by 2026. The increase would be at a rate of 9.6% CAGR from...
Orthodontics 01 June 2021
Early treatment with a slow maxillary ni-ti spring-expander. Narrative review of the literature
Authors:Ludovica Brotto, Andrea Abate, Davide Cavagnetto, Andrea Fama, Danilo Lucarelli, Luca Esposito
The aim of this narrative review is to perform a narrative review and analize the available literature on the clinical outcomes of a particular appliance for slow maxillary expansion that consists in...
News 01 June 2021
Dental AI company, Overjet, received 510(k) clearance for its Overjet Dental Assist software, opening the pathway for marketing and sales to dental practices. The software-as-medical-device platform...
Authors:Ugo Consolo, Davide Bencivenni, Vittorio Checchi, Pierantonio Bellini
A new virus has been identified in China between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. In few months, this coronavirus spread quickly all around the world, leading to an acute respiratory...
Digital Dentistry 30 May 2021
Compared to full crowns, onlays can restore the damaged occlusal surface with minimal tooth reduction. However, the long-term results must be considered when evaluating the success of a prosthetic...
Author: Tommaso Albonetti
Occlusal adjustment is usually a time-consuming process and a critical phase in restorative dentistry. However, most dentists do not dedicate adequate attention to this process. Research shows that...
The Minnesota Dental Association has called on state lawmakers to update Medicaid reimbursements for dental care. According to MDA, the current Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental providers...
News 27 May 2021
American Society of Plastic Surgeons report: Surgery boom includes maxillofacial surgery: ASPS
The organization American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports in its annual survey that surgeries are up after a slow down last year. The pandemic slowed elective surgeries in 2020, however,...
Periodontology 27 May 2021
NEW PERIODONTAL CLASSIFICATION IN THE EVALUATION OF THE FUTURE PATIENT AT BRONJ RISK
Authors: Davide Scettri, Elisa Bardhi, Anna Chiara Frigo, Flippo Cavallari, Sergio Mazzoleni, Christian Bacci
The aim of this study is to evaluate the periodontal status of patients with indications to zoledronic acid therapy for oncological diseases through the application of the New 2017 Classification of...
The patient and financial management software company, OrthoFi, LLC, will collaborate with Gaidge, LLC, a business intelligence and practice analytics company, to launch a clinical performance...
The orthodontic supplies market will continue to grow significantly in the next 5 years, according to analysts MarketsandMarkets. This year valued at $5.4 billion, the market will reach $8.3 billion...
Oral pathology 25 May 2021
Odontogenic sinusitis in immunosuppressed patient: a case report and literature review
Authors: Christian Bacci; Vlatko Prosenikliev; Sara Munari; Mariagrazia Boccuto, Carmela Gurrieri; Marco Pizzi; Enzo Emanuelli
Objectives: to describe a complex multidisciplinary case.Materials and Methods: Odontogenic sinusitis accounts for about 10% of all cases of sinusitis. The incidence of sinusitis rises dramatically...
News 25 May 2021
Dental laser maker, Biolase, Inc., reported a 70% jump in its first quarter, ending March 31, compared to the same quarter in 2020. The firm cites sales across several areas of the business,...
Oral rehabilitation with dental implant prosthesis after tooth loss have shown satisfactory masticatory function and good oral specific health-related quality of life. However, placement of dental...
Prosthodontics 23 May 2021
The clinical success of three-unit fixed prosthetic restorations in zirconia with 14-year follow-up
Zirconia (ZrO2) is a high-strength polycrystalline ceramic and is considered a suitable material for single crowns (SC) and fixed multi-unit dental prostheses (FDP), as it tolerates higher occlusal...
According to a study on healthcare access by region (urban vs. rural), utilization, and Medicare, patients were largely happy with Medicare Advantage (84% rural, 93% urban) and the accessibility of...
Market 23 May 2021
Author: Luigi Campopiano
Compound interest is significant to succeed in investing. It is also essential to understand what factors damage our money and our returns. Investing in stock markets can be scary because people...
Author: Directa Dental
Occlusal adjustment is usually a time-consuming process and a critical phase in restorative dentistry. However, most dentists do not dedicate adequate attention to this process. Research shows that...