GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients think that dental restorations such as crowns and bridges last forever, but in reality they don't. Dental treatments actually have a predictable lifespan. It is based on many factors, some within the dentist's control and some not. The lifetime of a crown, bridge or dental implant may be shortened due to the patient's home care, biting forces, diet and even genetics.

"Dentists, especially those new to the profession, lose sleep and stomach lining worrying about the failure of their patient's dental crowns and other restorations," says Dr. Brady. "I hope to help them reduce failures with my presentation 'Avoiding Restorative Failure' at the New Dentist's Conference during the ADA Annual Meeting."

Dr. Brady's program helps dentists increase the life of their patient's restorations by:

• Understanding how to predict potential failures before treatment is planned

• Reducing the chance of failure by uncovering the patient's unique risk factors

• Helping dentists educate their patients so they can manage these risk factors effectively

The New Dentist Conference is part of the ADA Annual Meeting being held Nov. 5- 10, 2015 in Washington, DC. Visit their website athttps://www.ada.org/en/meeting.

BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, from October 21-23, the DentaQuest Foundation will host its third annual Oral Health 2020 National Network Gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme of this year's convening is "Progress, Possibility and Power," and promises to be the foundation's largest gathering ever with 250 people, from all 50 states, in attendance.

The three day event will generate discussion surrounding Oral Health 2020 strategy development and network alignment, while offering an environment for attendees to exchange ideas, best practices and challenges on a breadth of topics. The annual gathering provides an opportunity for the network to meet face-to-face, connect with new partners, challenge one another and track against the six Oral Health 2020 goals to improve lifelong oral health and eradicate dental disease in children.

"Change happens when people work collectively on ideas, share ownership for making a difference in the world and celebrate their achievements toward specific goals," said DentaQuest Foundation President Ralph Fuccillo. "The Oral Health 2020 goals represent critical milestones in the journey toward oral health equity. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring together so many leaders as they deepen their commitment to oral health for all."

DentaQuest Foundation grantees, partners and friends will also welcome Paul Schmitz, CEO of Leading Inside Out; and Dr. CamaraJones, Senior Fellow at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine, and President-Elect of the American Public Health Association, as keynote speakers presenting on collective impact and network leadership, and social determinants of health and equity, respectively.

You can learn more about the gathering by following a livestream of the Twitter feed, using the hashtag #OH2020inNOLA.

October 15, 2015, NEW YORK, NY– The ongoing challenge of getting your kids to brush their teeth just got easier with the introduction of Kolibree’s new smart toothbrush and advanced Kolibree app.

Now with Go Pirate 2, the industry’s most engaging smart toothbrush game for children, and Coach, prompting adults with a mindful approach to preventive dental care, Kolibree’s Bluetooth connected sonic toothbrush with 3D motion sensors might be considered the best bathroom invention since toothpaste!

Kids who previously avoided toothbrushing now look forward to it, and their parents can monitor daily brushing without a hassle.

New Features and Enhancements

• Go Pirate 2, the kids’ game – Proper brushing is rewarded through scores, badges and advancing age-based levels; the leaderboard enables friendly family competition.

• Kolibree Index – combines frequency, regularity and quality of brushing to keep tabs on dental hygiene habits

• Check Up (a quick visual view of areas you missed) and Reminders (to set your own times so you’ll remember to brush twice a day) are part of the easy, new navigation bar.

• Offline mode – Use the Kolibree toothbrush and sync your brushing data even when you’re not using the app. (e.g. brush twice a day and sync twice a week)

• NEW lower price.

iOS and Android

The Go Pirate 2 game and personalized Coach features are available for iPhone users and are compatible with iOS 9 and Apple Watch. Stabilized Bluetooth connectivity for iPhone is among the new improvements. Current Kolibree users automatically receive app updates.

Kolibree is the only smart toothbrush with a game for Android. Android app updates are planned to launch later this year. New iOS and Android games are now in development and planned to launch January 2016.

“Kolibree is focused on smart solutions for daily life. As a parent who knows that most children would rather play a game than brush their teeth, combining the two was a logical solution. The intelligence built into the Kolibree toothbrush provides real-time feedback for parents and enables a personalized approach to dental care with the ability to send data directly to a family dentist,” said Kolibree CEO and co-founder Thomas Serval.

The National Institutes for Health cite tooth decay as the most prevalent chronic disease in children and adults, even though it is largely preventable. Kolibree has created a playful tooth brushing experience to improve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.

About Kolibree

Kolibree, the smart oral care company, is dedicated to innovation of connected solutions. Kolibree’s flagship product, the world’s first connected electric toothbrush with 3D motion sensors, uses proprietary technology for an interactive tooth brushing experience that motivates children and adults, and provides real-time feedback to improve oral care and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Kolibree has offices in New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Visit kolibree.com, twitter.com/kolibree, facebook.com/sharekolibree, instagram.com/sharekolibree and pinterest.com/sharekolibree.

COLUMBIA, Mo. –Dental composites are the synthetic resins or mixtures dentists use to restore teeth to their original hardness and rigidity. Made of amalgams—mixtures of mercury, silver or tin, or composites such as silica, ceramic or plastic compounds—longevity and performance often vary, and the composites are prone to breakages. Now, a University of Missouri engineer who has developed a “flowable” composite that can be injected in a cavity and hardened through a high-intensity light, recently received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to produce this product on a commercial scale.

Because of the short life span of normal composites, it is estimated that replacement fillings comprise 75 percent of a dentist’s work. Additionally, the short life span of everyday composites is one of the most critical challenges for restorative dentistry, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Hao Li, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the MU College of Engineering, and president of Nanova Biomaterials Inc., created a composite using calcium phosphate nanofibers that significantly improves the strength of the tooth while retaining the shine.

“Calcium phosphate fibers are microscopic nanofibers that have their strength in inverse proportion to their diameter,” Li said. “This means if the diameter of the nanostructure shrinks 100 times, the strength may increase 10 times—basically, as the fibers get thinner, they become stronger.”

NovaPro Flow, which is a composite that incorporates nanofiber technology, is applied as a liquid composite through a syringe and can be easily and precisely delivered to the teeth of a patient. Once the composite is fitted to the cavity properly, it is cured with a blue light, which causes the composite to hardening less than 20 seconds. Once hardened, the nanofibers provide support to the overall structure ensuring greater longevity, much like rebar in concrete.

“We tested our composite against all other commercial dental filling products,” Li said. “It’s stronger than anything else we have seen on the market.”

Funding for the research was provided by Li’s 2009 National Science Foundation CAREER award, which totaled $430,000, and another $410,000 NIH grant. A Chinese venture capital firm, SummitView Capital, provided additional funding for mass production and the lengthy FDA clearance process as part of its more than $7 million investment in the company.

Li also is working on gaining FDA approval for more nanofiber-based biomaterials, including universal dental composites. The company already has produced a dental varnish, StarBright^TM. NBI opened its Columbia facility in 2013, where it currently manufactures all of its innovative nanofiber products.

Li’s work also showcases the role the University of Missouri plays in economic development for the state. The MU Office of Economic Development works to build strategic collaborations to grow research and service contracts; enhance internships, experiential learning opportunities and job placements; develop long-term philanthropy collaborations; explore collaborations for new funding opportunities; and accelerate entrepreneurship and commercialization to advance the growth of local, state and regional economies.

For more on the story, please see: “Engineering start-up company receives go-ahead from FDA for dental filling composite.”

Ivoclar Vivadent and H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH have announced that they have arranged a license agreement that covers zirconium oxide dental blanks and methods of processing those blanks.

The license agreement enables H.C. Starck Ceramics to use the rights protected by United States Patent Nos. 7,604,759 and 8,141,217, and several related foreign patents held by Ivoclar Vivadent. With this agreement, both companies are committed to provide the market with innovative zirconium oxide dental products with unique material characteristics.

LONDON – Canon Europe, a leader in imaging solutions, has announced a distribution agreement with 3D Systems, a leading global provider of 3D printing technology. Under the arrangement, Canon will market, sell, and support 3D Systems’ advanced manufacturing 3D printers, including the ProJet 1200, 3500 series, 4500, 6000, and 7000 in the UK and Ireland, with the intent of rolling out across Europe.

Through the partnership, customers will have access to 3D Systems’ advanced 3D printing technology underpinned by Canon’s service and support. This partnership reflects Canon’s ongoing growth strategy of expansion into new technology domains that deliver significant value to its diverse customer base and builds on the 3D Systems distribution agreement with Canon Marketing Japan announced in March 2014. 

Focusing on prototyping for rapid product development, Canon will offer the 3D printers to its substantial customer base in the UK and Ireland, across the engineering, manufacturing, and architectural market segments. 

Enabled by advances in technology and driven by the demand from the manufacturing sector for increased production efficiencies and customization, the 3D printing market is growing rapidly.

Jeppe Frandsen, Head of Production Printing Group, Canon Europe, said: “At Canon we’re continually assessing new market opportunities where we believe we can make a difference to our customers. It’s clear that, because of the potential business benefits it can deliver, 3D printing is one such opportunity. Not only does this add to an extensive technology portfolio that few can match, but we also believe we can deliver an exceptional sales and service experience to fully support our customers in this innovative and dynamic area of the market.” 

Frandsen continued: “This partnership, together with Canon’s own significant investment in R&D, reflects both our long term commitment to 3D printing and our ongoing dedication to deliver advanced technology and support to our customers to help them improve the performance and profitability of their businesses.”

“We are excited to team up with a proven and experienced partner like Canon Europe to expand our distribution across the UK and Ireland,” said Michele Marchesan, Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, 3D Systems. “Canon is a trusted provider of industry solutions with strong service and support, and we are thrilled to extend our advanced 3D printing technology to a wider range of customers and applications.”

Canon will start selling printers from the 3D Systems advanced manufacturing portfolio in the UK and Ireland at the beginning of March.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) OCTOBER 16, 2015

In recognition of the First Annual Oral-Systemic Health Week, NextLevel Practice and Partners in Complete Health (PICH) have teamed with New York University and members of its nursing, dental and medical faculty to hold a significant on-campus event. On October 19, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., the partnership will present at the Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry a major screening of Say Ahh!, the world’s first documentary on oral health, produced by NextLevel Practice and distributed through its alliance with PICH.

Say Ahh! A Film about Fighting the World’s Largest Cavity follows the true stories of six families as they discover the real-life impact that their oral health is having on their lives. The message: mouth and body are connected, and the source of getting people to achieve and maintain good overall health can be found in the mouth. Say Ahh! is an attempt to raise awareness and connect the dots for the medical community and the public alike.

The film is presented in partnership with the NYU College of Nursing, NYU College of Dentistry, NYU School of Medicine and NYU’s Student-led Interprofessional Education Group (IPEG); made possible with support from Partners in Complete Health and its National Director Dr. Heather Lucas; and with support from OralDNA Labs, which offers salivary diagnostics and patient wellness through its advanced periodontal and HPV DNA tests.

Open to students, faculty and administrators of the NYU nursing, dental and medical communities, the event will provide 1.5 hours of CE credits for nursing, dentists and hygienists.

“NYU College of Nursing is a recognized leader in advancing the integration of oral health in nursing education and clinical practice nationwide,” said Dr. Erin Hartnett, NYU College of Nursing Director of Oral Health Programs.

The film screening will be followed by a VIP Q&A session to include the following panelists: 

•     Gary Kadi, CEO of NextLevel Practice, producer of Say Ahh! This year’s recipient of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health’s Humanitarian Award, Kadi is known for his positive contributions to the lives of dentists and dental teams across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Kadi has been a devoted thought leader for the entire dental community for two decades.

•     Dr. Mark S. Wolff, Professor and Chair of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care and Associate Dean for Pre-doctoral Clinical Education at the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Wolff has designed, developed and implemented an extensive curriculum in caries risk assessment and has designed dental information systems to assist dental schools in monitoring the risk of the entire dental patient population.

•     Dr. Madeleine Lloyd, PhD, MS, FNP-BC, MHNP-BC, Clinical Director, Nursing Faculty Practice, NYU College of Nursing. Dr. Lloyd has pioneered a model for the integration of oral health in primary care practice. Dr. Lloyd is an adjunct professor in the Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry Faculty.

•     Dr. Jennifer Adams, Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Associate Director of the NYU Primary Care Residency Program. A graduate of NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Adams completed her Primary Care residency training at NYU in 2003 and now practices and precepts at Gouverneur Diagnostic and Treatment Center.

•     The panel is being facilitated by the NYU College of Nursing Director of Oral Health Programs, Dr. Erin Hartnett and Dr. Judith Haber, The Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing.

“This is a significant event that will advance the Oral-Systemic Health Movement in the United States,” said Kadi. “Connecting with medical and dental professionals in academe is the surest way to communicate the message that the mouth is the gateway to Complete Health, as well as to the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases.”

“The concepts behind Oral-Systemic Health Awareness Week are in keeping with our academic and research goals of inter-professional education across the College of Dentistry curriculum,” said Dr. Wolff. “I look forward to engaging in a stimulating conversation after the screening of this important documentary film.”

For more information please visit https://www.sayahhthemovie.com

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to further address the nation's opiate addiction crisis, the three-time Emmy® award-winning, The Dr. Oz Show, jointly with the American Academy of Academy of Family Physicians and the American Dental Association will issue a wallet size card as part of Monday's show containing five crucial questions people should ask if they are prescribed an opiate pain killer. Because death from drug overdose has now surpassed traffic accidents as the leading cause of death for people under 50, The Dr. Oz Show reached out to major medical groups to collaborate on developing content that would educate viewers on the proper use of opiates and the risks with these medications. There are currently 1.9 million people in America addicted to prescription opiates, and research suggests four out of five heroin addicts began their addiction with a prescription opiate.

"We need to change the way we think about opiate prescriptions and we need everyone to do their part in managing the risk with these powerful medicines," said Mehmet Oz, M.D. host. "The reality is that many doctors who prescribe opiates for sound medical reasons, myself included, do not have the extensive training on proper patient screening and risk management."

Opiate prescriptions are a group of medications that historically have been used in medicine to successfully treat pain for over 150 years. They include major analgesics such as morphine and fentanyl. Oral medications containing oxycodone and hydrocodone are often prescribed to treat acute pain and post dental procedure pain and are very effective. However, without a proper screening discussion of a patient's personal and family history as well a comprehensive warning about the risks of opiate medication, adverse reactions like acute addiction and accidental overdose are common.

As physicians and dentists address the risks through continuing education, The Dr. Oz Show is advising viewers how to have a conversation about these prescriptions with a doctor, nurse, dentist or pharmacist in an effort to reduce their risk of harm.

"Pain is very real. It's very different from person to person, and we need to take a good sense of that person and who they are within the context of their family and their community… opiates should be the last resort. There are many other things to think about for pain and sometimes I think that we've under-utilized those," said Wanda Filer, M.D. president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

The wallet card with the five questions can be found at www.doctoroz.com, ADA web site www.mouthhealthy.org/painmeds and www.familydoctor.org.

"It is important to remember that everyone's risk factors for addiction vary so its important to speak to your dentist about any prescription you receive for pain and to address your risks," said Ada S. Cooper, DDS, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association.

Also in Monday's show is former congressman Patrick Kennedy whose new book "A Common Struggle" details his personal journey from acute chronic alcoholism and cocaine addiction to recovery as well as his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder. Kennedy engages Dr. Oz in a passionate discussion about how his own personal experience with addiction motivated him to work tirelessly for social change to diminish the stigma around addiction and mental illness and mandate that behavioral health receive equal reimbursement and protection under the law. Kennedy also reveals deeply personal details from conversations with his father, six term Massachusetts U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy about coming to terms with his alcoholism and working on legislation together in Congress around addiction issues.

Earth City, Mo., October 16, 2015 – Young™ and Oral-B – two widely recognized and respected brands with deep dental industry expertise – are now partners in creating professional dental products.

This exciting collaboration has resulted in the launch of the new Oral-B Practitioner Series, a comprehensive collection of professional preventive products tailored to the dental professional.

Young and Oral-B are pleased to introduce four new products that are part of the Oral-B Practitioner Series:

TheOral-B Practitioner Series SUPA® Slim – the newest addition to the Oral-B Practitioner Series – is one of dentistry’s smallest disposable prophy angles designed to give clinicians better visibility, comfort and versatility during polishing. A lean neck line allows for a more expansive view of the mouth, while a smaller head size helps increase access to hard-to-reach tooth surfaces.

Oral-B Practitioner Series Fluoride Varnishis translucent and provides clear application to teeth without any messy stringing or clumping. This varnish is gluten-free, sweetened with xylitol and is available in Strawberry, Bubble Gum and Mellow Mint flavors.

Oral-B Practitioner Series Prophylaxis Pasteis formulated with an optimal consistency that virtually eliminates splatter and clings to tooth surfaces to help remove stains. This gluten-free paste is made with 1.23% fluoride ion and is sweetened with xylitol. Flavors include Mellow Mint, Bubble Gum, Orang-A-Tangy™ and Cinnamon.

Oral-B Practitioner Series Dual Detection Disclosing Tabletsare multi-colored disclosing agents that help patients identify both older and newer biofilm. A single tablet turns older (more than 24 hours) biofilm blue while newer biofilm turns red. These fruit-flavored tablets offer a tasty way to educate patients and help increase home care compliance.

For more information about the new Oral-B Practitioner Series, please visit www.practitionerseries.com.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arnold Weisgold, DDS, has been named an honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). He will be inducted during the 45th Annual Session of the ACP to be held in Orlando from Oct. 21-24, 2015.

"Dr. Weisgold is one of the true pioneers in the realm of the Periodontal and Prosthodontic interrelationships. His visionary educational leadership and command of clinical and didactic principles defines him as a true educator. The ACP is honored to have the opportunity to present this membership to an individual that has changed the lives of so many practitioners today while helping countless patients," said ACP President, Frank J. Tuminelli, DMD, FACP.

Dr. Weisgold graduated from the Temple University School of Dentistry and completed post-doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where he established the Department of Form and Function of the Masticatory System, the first of its kind in the world. He directed Penn's Postdoctoral Program in Periodontal Prosthesis for thirty-three years.

"I was so lucky to select great teachers in my undergraduate and residency training to influence and nurture me in my formative years as a dentist with a strong desire to," Dr. Weisgold said. "I am deeply humbled and honored to be invited to join such a prestigious organization as the American College of Prosthodontists."

He is an adjunct professor of periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has dental school faculty appointments at many universities, including Tufts and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Weisgold has lectured worldwide and authored numerous papers on topics such as restorative dentistry, esthetics and occlusion.

Each year, the ACP selects up to three individuals for honorary membership of the College. This membership is exclusively for individuals who do not qualify for any other membership category yet have made significant clinical or scientific contributions to the discipline and/or specialty of Prosthodontics or have provided substantial support for the educational or research programs of the College. Honorary members are nominated by three active members or Fellows. The honorary membership of the College is a lifetime status.

Prosthodontists are specialized dentists with advanced training in oral health issues, who are committed to improving patient outcomes. From implants, crowns, veneers and tooth whitening, to full-mouth reconstruction, prosthodontists specialize in digital dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and sleep apnea solutions.

The ACP is the only prosthodontic specialty organization whose membership is based solely on education credentials. ACP members must be in or have completed an ADA-accredited advanced education program in prosthodontics.