How Effective is Mouthwash?

Mouthwash may not work as well as many studies claim. A recent clinical study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry analyzed this issue. It showed that mouthwash did slightly reduce the risk of gum disease. To compile the data, 139 participants were divided into two groups. The first group was told to use mouthwash while the other group was given a placebo to gargle with. The results concluded that t

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Being Exposed to Bisphenol A Early May Harm Enamel

It may be best to keep children away from Bisphenol A. A new study shows that the teeth of rats treated with small doses of BPA could be damaged by it. The damage showed the same trends as the recent pathology of 18 percent of children ages 6 through 8. BPA is a chemical compound utilized in plastics and resin. There have been cases of large amounts of BPA in blood, urine, amniotic fluid or placenta

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New Health Warning for Treats

Some biscuits and cookies may pose problems that you wouldn’t think about at first. Many people are aware of the sugar issues that stem from the treats but new research suggests these items may contain more salt than salted popcorn or chicken nuggets. If children consume the treats regularly, that may be at risk for overconsuming salt. In addition to the many known problems caused by sugary fo

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Cheese Could Combat Cavities

More cheese, milk and other dairy products are what you need to fight cavities. That’s what a new study in the May/June issue of General Dentistry indicates. The way the mouth reacts after consuming these dairy products serves to protect the teeth from cavities. A study involving 68 subjects was conducted among people aged 12 to 15. The researchers analyzed the dental plaque pH in the subjects

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Teeth Whitening Permitted by Nondentists in North Carolina

You officially don’t have to be a dentist in North Carolina to perform teeth whitening. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners lost an appeal to the US Federal Trade Commission that backed the rights of nondentists to perform teeth whitening tasks. The U.S. Court of Appeals made this decision on May 31. The original complaint stemmed from June 2010, when the board sent numerous let

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Dr. George Kirtley, of Indianapolis, Ind, performs a minimal prep case of 6 upper teeth. His preferred approach is to initially angle the bur at 45° for “drawing” a line and margin along the gumline. A reduction guide is necessary after preparation for the placement. A laser is used in this procedure, as the onlay veneers are prepped and placed with this minimally invasive technique. To view this procedure, visit our home page, dentistrytoday.com.

George E. Kirtley, DDS

Dr. George E. Kirtley is presently the only dentist in the State of Indiana to be accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Kirtley is also Accredited by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and at the time of writing is one in only 3 dentists in the world to be an Accredited Member of both the British and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Society of Dental Aesthetics and European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Kirtley has the distinct honor of being a March 1999 inductee into the GenR8Next Dental Hall of Fame for his work in smile dentistry. In 2001 he was recognized by nationally syndicated More Magazine as one of America's top ten cosmetic dentists and in 2012 was selected by Consumers Research Council of America as one of Americas Top Dentists and listed on Angie’s List with an "A" rating. Dr. Kirtley is the team dentist for the NBA Indiana Pacers. He is a product research consultant for Dental Product companies and a teacher and instructor for the Aesthetic Advantage Programs at New York University, NYC; West Palm Beach Atlantic Coast Research Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. As part of his professional instruction, he is also a national lecturer and author of Cosmetic Dentistry articles published in the leading Dental Journals in the United States: Dentistry Today and Contemporary Esthetics, Inside Dentistry, Compendium and in Europe: Dental Implant and Esthetics (UK) and Aesthetic Dentistry (UK). His staff is trained with advanced dental techniques to give patients a beautiful smile, often in just two appointments - in a comfortable environment. With state-of-the-art video imaging, he can perfect and preview your ultimate smile prior to beginning dental procedures. 
With techniques such as bonding, veneers, gum tissue contouring, bleaching, and full mouth rehabilitation/ reconstruction - changes can be made to create dramatic aesthetic and functional improvements in the patients' appearance.

 

CUSTOM WHITENING KITS - SmartPractice

Monday, 17 June 2013 13:31

With Custom Reflection Whitening Kits, dental practices can create a kit that’s uniquely theirs by uploading their logo or chosen image and adding personalization. Use the kits as giveaways to new patients and as gifts to referring patients. They are available in strengths of 10%, 22%, or 35% carbamide peroxide solution with added potassium nitrate to reduce sensitivity. For more information, call (800) 522-0800.

 

TEMPORARY C&B MATERIAL - DENTSPLY Caulk

Monday, 17 June 2013 13:29

Integrity Multi•Cure Temporary C&B Ma-terial, a dual-cure 10:1 bis-acrylic ma-terial with improved flexural strength, yields up to 30% faster procedure times when using the light-cure option. Alter-natively, it can self-cure in 5 minutes. It is available in a 76-g cartridge delivery system with 5 refill shades—A1, A2, A3.5, B1, and BW. For more information, call (800) 532-2855 or visit the Web site integritymulticure.com.





 

IMPRESSION TRAY - CLINICIAN’S CHOICE

Monday, 17 June 2013 13:41

The QUAD-TRAY XL incorporates all the benefits of the original QUAD-TRAY Xtreme—inflexible aluminum construction, a wide, customizable arch, and a thin distal bar. It additional benefits include (1) a full quadrant design to assist the dental lab in providing ideal occlusion and (2) more lateral support for the impression material. For more information, call (800) 265-3444 or visit clinicianschoice.com.

 

INTRAORAL SENSOR - Carestream Dental

Monday, 17 June 2013 13:37

The RVG 6500 features the latest innovations in digital radiography while still delivering high image resolution (greater than 20 lp/mm). Versatile and easy to share, it is an affordable solution for any practice. Wi-Fi technology eliminates the need for a wired connection, so you can easily move the sensors from one examination room to another. For more information, call (800) 944-6365 or visit carestreamdental.com.



 

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