Dental News Articles

Human Teeth: A Shocking Evolution Broken, discoloured or decayed teeth can have a severe effect on both your self-esteem and overall health. When left untreated these dental problems can escalate extremely fast into problems including tooth loss and nerve damage. An unhealthy mouth, especially if gum disease is present, can even  increase your risk of serious health problems  such as stroke, cardiac disease, poorly controlled diabetes and premature labour. It is for these reasons that it comes highly to recommended to visit your dentist, at the very least, once a year. In as little as 30 years  dentistry has changed completely . It is not only the products, services and equipment that has changed but the manner in which dental care is provided as well.  There has been a radical shift from reactive to preventative with current dentistry  aiming to prevent dental problems  and diseases before they occur instead of treating them afterwards. In order to...

Vitamin D Crucial for Dental Implant  Success By Lucy Wyndham If you have just lost one or more teeth, you may be considering dental implants as a solution. Gaps in teeth can affect your bite, lead to the movement of adjoining teeth, and even cause pain and discomfort so many patients opt for implant surgery for a lasting solution to their problem.  Because dental implants are considered ‘aesthetic surgery’, they are generally not covered by average health insurance plans in Lebanon, and they can be costly. Sometimes, insufficient bone may be present, occasionally leading to a need for bone implantation or even  a sinus floor elevation , which also increases the cost. When you opt for dental implants, it is vital to do all you can to increase your chances of success. One way to do so, research indicates, is by ensuring you have sufficient Vitamin D levels. How Can Vitamin D Help? If you are above the age of 65, then you are probably well aware of the i...

Middle East dental consensus: Stabilized Stannous Fluoride based dentifrice is toothpaste of choice A selected panel of ME elite dental academics gathered for a two-day scientific consensus to discuss recommendations for best choice of toothpaste. This unique assembly took place at The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina, UAE. The consensus was led by Professor Hien Chi Ngo, Dean of College of Dental Medicine of the University of Sharjah and Dr. Elias Berdouses, Board Member of Emirates Pediatric Dental Club. The consensus was achieved by the Delphi methodology (A structured survey approach conducted in multiple rounds of questionnaires and answers. It is regarded as a systematic, interactive forecasting method relying on a group panel of experts*), resulting in an unbiased evidence based conclusion on the best type of toothpaste available. Introduction An ideal toothpaste should protect gums, teeth and the oral environment with minimal side effects and environmental impacts. In addition...

Updating the CA Clear Aligner Therapy Pablo Echarri, D.D.S. - Director of the Master in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics of Athenea Dental Institute, San Jorge University, Spain, President of the Iberoamerican Association of Orthodontists, Chairman of the congress of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics Javier Echarri, D.D.S. - Student of the Master in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics of Athenea Dental Institute, San Jotge University, Spain Dental News Volume XXIV, Number IV, 2017 Abstract In this article the author explain the particular characteristics that makes the CA Clear Aligner system different that the others as well as the special tools that allow the clinicians to reduce the treatment time and increase the effectiveness of the therapy. Keywords: CA Clear Aligner, Screws, Pliers, Power grip Introduction Actually CA Clear Aligner through CA Digital offer a complete solution for the doctors that want to digitalize...

Effective Ways to Encourage Your Children to Brush Their Teeth by  Lucy Wyndham As soon as the milk teeth start to erupt, they need to be looked after and brushed daily; the first tooth often emerges at 6 months, but some babies are born with a tooth or two. Some parents are of the attitude that baby teeth aren’t important because another set will grow later in childhood. This is far from the case, baby teeth are extremely important. If they are not properly looked after your child may have difficulty chewing and also speaking clearly. They also provide a framework for the adult teeth to grow. Over 40% of children have  cavities in their baby teeth . At this essential time in young children’s lives, in terms of learning, milk teeth need to be looked after. Brushing teeth is an a grown up’s responsibilty, until they are 6 or 7, when they start brushing their own teeth. Copying teeth brushing Children learn by watching and copying. If you want to demonstrate t...

White Spot Lesions (Part I): A New Topographic Classification (WSTC) Dr. Fadwa Chtioui - DDS and Postgraduate Student, Department of restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, University Hospital of Sahloul, Sousse - Tunisia (cldfadwa@hotmail.com) Dr. Omar Marouane - Assistant Doctor, Department of restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, University Hospital of Sahloul, Sousse - Tunisia Dr. Nabiha Douki - Head of the department of Odontology, Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, University Hospital of Sahloul, Sousse - Tunisia Dental News December Issue 2017 Keywords Cosmetic dentistry, Demineralization, Esthetic dentistry, Minimally invasive dentistry, Restorative dentistry, Enamel Abstract Enamel demineralization is frequently encountered in dental practice. Histologically, hypomineralization is the common feature and several etiologies stand behind their clinical appearance. Recently, resi...

Recommendations for mechanically reducing plaque A panel of MEA academic dentists gathered for a two-day scientific consensus to discuss recommendations for mechanically reducing plaque and maintaining the best possible oral health. The consensus led by  Prof. Crawford Bain  (Program Director Periodontology at Hamdan Bin Mohammad College of Dental Medicine) and  Dr. Arwa Al-Sayed  (Director of the Saudi Board in Periodontics and Chairman of the Saudi fellowship program in Implant Dentistry) was organized as a first of its kind during a two day consensus based on the Delphi methodology. With a focus on tooth brushing habits and oral care. Over the two days, the initial consensus was as follows: Evidence suggests that  oscillating-rotating powerbrushes  are more effective in the short & long term compared to manual brushes. According to present data, over the short & long term, power brushes are better at maintaining oral health. Eviden...