Friction vs Chemistry for Plaque Biofilm Management
Scrubbing has long been the central strategy for cleaning teeth. The bristles of toothbrushes and the silica in toothpastes treat the teeth much
Hygiene
Infection Control
Controlling Pathogens in Your Air
During the 20th century, significant advances were made worldwide in health care and the biological sciences. Key milestones included the discovery of penicillin
Restorative
Class I Glass-Ionomer Restoration Resurfacing: A Pictorial Essay
Glass polyalkenoate systems (glass-ionomer cements) have remarkable characteristics that make them valuable restorative-dental-repair materials. They are hydrophilic, biocompatible, tooth-colored, and fluoride ion-containing and
Implants
Ridge Splitting to Prepare for Immediate Implant Placement: A Controlled Procedure
Atrophic ridges present some unique challenges to the surgical placement of dental implants. Patients today often request fixed prostheses to replace their failing
TEN@10
Periodontal Disease and MyPerioHealth
Dr. Paul Feuerstein speaks with Dr. Nagelberg about periodontal disease and his time spent working on a technological advancement with OraPharma. That comes
Implants
Dynamic Implant Navigation: Same-Day Implant Placement Now More Precise Than Ever
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry estimates that 3 million Americans have dental implants to replace missing teeth. Another 400,000 implants are placed
Implants
Implant Treatment Planning: Simplicity for Success
Implantology is a highly predictable procedure with a mean survival rate of 94.6% and a mean success rate of 89.7% after more than
Industry News
Teledentistry with Heart: MouthWatch Named to Inc.’s 2021 Best In Business List in the Health Products Category
MouthWatch, LLC a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions and digital imaging devices, was named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in
Industry News
Crest and Oral-B Join America’s ToothFairy to Help End Childhood Tooth Decay
America’s ToothFairy is pleased to announce that Crest and Oral-B have pledged to support the nonprofit’s mission to improve access to dental care
Industry News
EQT buys 20 percent in 3Shape
The shareholders of 3Shape, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of 3D scanners for dentists, have sold 20 percent of the company’s shares
