Lack of Fluoride May be Root of Calgary Dental Problems

A lack of fluoride exposure may be posing some problems in a Canadian city. Dentists in Calgary, Alberta are blaming the rise in cavities over the stoppage of water fluoridation. Water fluoridation in the city was ceased two years ago and many now claim that was a mistake. The standards of children’s oral health have declined in the last two years, based on information from the Alberta Academy

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Children, Low-Income Adults Benefitting from Dental Therapists

Midlevel dental providers are now giving treatment to the people who need it most: children and low-income adults. The report comes from Community Catalyst and concluded that these dental providers in Alaska and Minnesota cost their employers 27 and 29 percent of their generated revenue, respectively. The report showed that 85 percent of the treatment would be considered routine and preventative and

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Alligators May Help Some Human Dental Issues

Scientists are now looking at one of the unique qualities of alligator teeth: the capability the animals have of regrowing their teeth. At any time, they can have 80 teeth while producing 50 sets of replacement teeth. In their lifetime, they may go through more than 2,000 teeth. This ability to regrow teeth has given scientists the idea to study the way this process happens to aid people who encounte

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Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Dental Care

Dental treatment—or a lack of it—has become a problem for pregnant women. There are numerous reasons why pregnant women don’t get the dental care they need, including dentists who are hesitant to treat these patients, women who don’t seek oral care during pregnancy or women who think dental treatment will adversely affect the pregnancy. This is a problem because pregnancy itself may l

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Dental Experts Warn People About Summer Eating

You may want to pay attention to what you eat this summer. Dental experts want people to be informed that many popular summer foods can be harmful to your teeth. Many people may have some kind of tooth wear and may not even be aware of it, and the problem is exacerbated during the summer months. In addition to things that most people know are harmful to your teeth (sugary drinks, soda and sweets), p

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Seating a Restoration: Step by Step


NEW! DentistryToday.com now offers this quick and informative area with
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In this video, Dr. Andreas Syrek demonstrates the proper step-by-step technique to seating a restoration using 3M ESPE RelyX Luting Plus Automix Resin Modified Glass Ionomer (RMGI) cement. Dr. Syrek begins with removing the temporary restoration, shows the try-in and occlusion check and how to prepare and dispense the cement and remove the ex-cess. RelyX Luting Plus Automix is the first RMGI cement to feature a tack light-cure option, making cleanup fast and easy.


Dr. Andreas Syrek


Dr. Andreas Syrek currently serves as the 3M ESPE Global Clinical Research Manager in Seefeld, Germany. Prior to his corporate employment, Dr. Syrek was a general practitioner in a private dental practice from 1996-2006. In 2006 he began working for 3M ESPE. He also held the positions of researcher, lecturer and clinician at the Department of Prosthodontic Dentistry at the University of Münster in Germany. Dr. Syrek has also served as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom since 2008. Dr. Syrek received a doctoral degree in dental medicine from the University of Münster in 1992, and a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Birmingham in 2006. Dr. Syrek has published articles in a variety of dental publications and is a frequent speaker with the International Association for Dental Research on various dental topics.

 

SMALL-DIAMETER IMPLANTS - Hiossen

Monday, 20 May 2013 13:22

The MS SA is a one-piece implant that is sandblasted with alumina and acid-etched, promoting early cell response and bone healing, allowing for immediate loading. It has 2 configurations, including (1) the narrow ridge system designed with a modifiable abutment for tight spaces and (2) a denture system with a collared, o-ring retention head. For more information, call (888) 678-0001 or visit hiossen.com.









 

HADER ALIGNMENT HOUSINGS - PREAT

Monday, 20 May 2013 13:19

With the introduction of the new Hader Alignment Housings, dental professionals now have a choice between the popular Horix/Hader Thin Housings or the knurled Hader Alignment Housings. The alignment groove on top of the alignment housing provides an easy way to maintain clip alignment and assures that the clips have not rotated prior to processing. For more information, call (800) 232-7732 or visit preat.com.

 

DENTAL FLOSS - Sunstar Americas

Monday, 20 May 2013 13:37

G•U•M EasyThread Floss makes flossing around braces, bridges, and implants easy. Dual-ended threader sections are designed with the ideal stiffness to easily navigate hard-to-reach places without irritating the gums. It features innovative, hygienic packaging to reduce tangles and waste. It’s available in convenient, rewindable dispensers. For more information, call (800) 528-8537.





 

WIRELESS LOUPE/HEADLIGHT - Orascoptic

Monday, 20 May 2013 13:35

The new XV1 is the world’s first all-in-one wireless loupe and headlight, providing superior visualization through superior magnification and superior illumination. It combines Orascoptic’s award-winning loupes with its award-winning headlight and allows dental professionals to deliver procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain on their bodies. For more information, call (800) 369-3698 or visit orascoptic.com.

 
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