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Our access to pediatric and adult patients was heavily limited as a result of the worldwide epidemic (COVID 19). Also, the unavailability of a cone beam computed tomography device, which is necessary for the identification of mesiodens, as well as the destruction and inaccuracy of data records in the majority of medical facilities as a consequence of the relatively high daily number of outpatients. Rather than the difficulty reaching those files and data without a permit.
CONCLUSION
Mesiodens, which develops as a result of genetic and environmental causes, is the most typical type of supernumerary teeth in the permanent dentition. Males are twice as impacted as females. The need for less intensive therapy and the emergence of corresponding concerns are both reduced by early identification of mesiodens. Mesiodens can be diagnosed by clinical and radiographic evaluation, and their removal during the early stages of mixed dentition aids in the natural alignment of the surrounding teeth. if the permanent teeth don’t erupt on their own. The need for further surgical and orthodontic care may become inevitable.
REFERENCES
1. Akay G., Özdede M., Güngör K. An evaluation of mesiodentes: A retrospective study with cone-beam computed tomography. Selcuk Dent J. 2018;5:203-11 (Doi: 10.15311/selcukdentj. 359537
3.
beam computed tomography exploration and surgical management of palatal, inverted, and impacted mesiodens. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015;6(1):289-93. https://pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604591/
4. Guião-Fernandes D., Avelar K., Melo V., Caetano A. Clara, Padovani L. A Conservative approach to a mesiodens removal via frenectomy incision. A case report. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2022;5. https://www. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147621002260
5. Mukhopadhyay, S. Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2011;29(1):34-8. https://journals. lww.com/jped/Fulltext/2011/29010/Mesiodens__A_ clinical_and_radiographic_study_in.8.aspx
6. Qamar R., Bajwa J. I., Rahbar muhammad. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. POJ. 2013;5(2):73-6. https:// applications.emro.who.int/imemrf/Pak_Orthod_J/Pak_ Orthod_J_2013_5_2_73_76.pdf
7. Seladi-Schulman J. Mesiodens (extra tooth) causes and why it should be treated. Healthline. 2021 https:// www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/ mesiodens#risks
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(Fig. 2) OPG of
(Fig. 3) Clinical picture during the removal of mesiodens
Mesiodens: Diagnosis & Management
ABSTRACT
The mesiodens is an extra tooth that is situated in the middle of the two central incisors. It is the most prevalent supernumerary teeth. Whereas genetic factors and dental lamina proliferation have been linked to mesiodens, its exact etiology is still unknown. Often, it causes cyst development, misaligned teeth, food entrapment, poor aesthetics, and other oral health problems. Therefore, to avoid these pathologic and orthodontic issues, early diagnosis and treatment are advised. This essay examines recent research on the causes, prevalence, diagnoses, and treatments of this concern.
As well as, understanding the various removal techniques and their effects on the patient’s dentition.
LITERATURE REVIEW
1. Mesiodentes compose of 3 or more mesiodens (supernumerary teeth) and are uncommon compared to mesiodens (single supernumerary tooth) found in the midline of the maxilla. Typically, mesiodentes are asymptomatic, impacted and have a cone-like crown and one root.1
They often have their roots facing the occlusion and their crowns towards the nasal cavity in an inverted configuration.1
Qasem Obiedat, BDS Maxillo-Facial Surgeon; Jordanian Ministry of Health Amman, Jordan asemobeidatsurg@gmail.com
KEYWORDS
Mesiodens diagnosis, mesiodens removal, esthetic concerns of mesiodens, orthodontic treatment after mesiodens removal, supernumerary teeth in adults, surgical extraction.
INTRODUCTION
Mesiodens comes from a Latin origin “mesio” meaning “medio” or middle and “dens” meaning tooth. It is a supernumerary tooth that usually resides between the upper central incisors as the occurrence is rare in the lower region. mesiodens usually results in oral problems such as malocclusion, food impaction and poor aesthetics. It’s the most prevalent type of supernumerary teeth.
In some syndromes, mesiodens may present as a part of the symptoms; however, this condition might be seen in normal individuals. It seems that positive family history is one of the predisposing factors.
AIM OF THE STUDY
This study aims to cover most of the major topics related to mesiodens diagnosis, surgical removal considerations postsurgical extraction recommendations relevant influencing factors associated with the supernumerary tooth eruption.
2. The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in permanent teeth is 1–14%, in accordance with the literature. When compared to females, males are impacted around twice as often. Most extra teeth (90–98%) are found in the maxilla, and 90% of them are only found in the pre-maxilla.2 Listed from the most to the least frequent locations of supernumerary teeth:
• The mesiodens
• Maxillary fourth molars
• Maxillary premolars
• Mandibular premolars
• Maxillary lateral incisors
• Mandibular fourth molars
• Maxillary premolars
ETIOLOGY
The etiology behind supernumerary teeth formation is unclear. Many ideas, including the dualism of the tooth bud, the hyperactivity of the dental lamina, and a confluence of hereditary and environmental variables have been suggested. However, only two widely accepted hypotheses have been supported.
1. The dichotomy hypothesis of dental germs, a tooth bud divides into two pieces, producing two teeth that may be of equal or different sizes.
2. The dental lamina’s local, autonomous, or conditioned hyperactivity causes the development of extra teeth.
Mesiodens: Diagnosis & Management
primary dentition. Moreover, the presence of extra teeth may be a single, independent defect or may be linked to certain diseases, such as cleft lip and palate, Down syndrome, cleidocranial dysplasia, etc.
EPIDEMIOLOGY
The reported frequency in the general population ranges from 0.15 to 1.9%, and it’s believed to affect more men than women. According to reports, 82% of the time it affects the maxilla, more precisely the premaxillary area compared to the anterior region of the mandible.
Radiographic diagnosis
One-fifth of all supernumerary teeth are found in the permanent dentition, making them less prevalent in the primary dentition. Moreover, the presence of extra teeth may be a single, independent defect or may be linked to certain diseases, such as cleft lip and palate, Down syndrome, cleidocranial dysplasia, etc.
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Radiography most accurately Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), is used for the diagnosis of supernumerary teeth including mesiodens. Due to the fact that CBCT has the ability to get around most of the technical challenges of plain radiographs projection and the capacity to provide a high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) interpretation of the maxillofacial tissues.3
Management
The reported frequency in the general population ranges from 0.15 to 1.9%, and it’s believed to affect more men than women. According to reports, 82% of the time it affects the maxilla, more precisely the premaxillary area compared to the anterior region of the mandible
. RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS
When a mesiodens is present, it is critical that it be treated quickly. This is due to the possibility that leaving it could result in dental issues later in life, such as a diastema (space between your two front teeth), displacement of surrounding teeth, increased crowding in the area of the mesiodens, problems with bite creation, and root resorption of nearby teeth, as well as, delayed eruption of surrounding teeth.
Radiography most accurately Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), is used for the diagnosis of supernumerary teeth including mesiodens. Due to the fact that CBCT has the ability to get around most of the technical challenges of plain radiographs projection and the capacity to provide a high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) interpretation of the maxillofacial tissues.3
MANAGEMENT
Therefore, the mesiodens in a timely related manner is mandatory.
incision are used to remove a maxillary mesiodens. The scientists discovered that this method effectively removed the mesiodens without harming the nearby teeth or tissues.
preventing incision releases and filling the surgical site with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). A 13-year-old patient was referred to our clinic to remove a supernumerary tooth positioned between the maxillary central incisors.
incisor does not erupt normally after 12 months of extraction, closed eruption accompanied with orthodontic mechanotherapy is recommended.
DISCUSSION
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised bilaterally through tunneling following anesthesia and the excision of the labial frenulum. The tooth was carefully extracted using an “apexo” elevator after a delicate osteotomy was completed. This method offers a predictable, conservative approach, lower operation complications, no scarring in the front maxilla, and no adverse cosmetic effects.
In this study, a lateral tunneling technique and frenulum incision are used to remove a maxillary mesiodens. The scientists discovered that this method effectively removed the mesiodens without harming the nearby teeth or tissues. preventing incision releases and filling the surgical site with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). A 13-yearold patient was referred to our clinic to remove a supernumerary tooth positioned between the maxillary central incisors. A mucoperiosteal flap was raised bilaterally through tunneling following anesthesia and the excision of the labial frenulum. The tooth was carefully extracted using an “apexo” elevator after a delicate osteotomy was completed. This method offers a predictable, conservative approach, lower operation complications, no scarring in the front maxilla, and no adverse cosmetic effects.
The labial frenulum was anesthetized laterally with 4% lidocaine+ 100,000 epinephrine. The frenulum was excised and the incision was made wider using a 15C blade and hemostatic forceps.
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised bilaterally by tunneling to improve the area’s visibility. As a result, the flap had considerable movement and could retract. The flap’s margins were sutured with 5.0 nylon suture thread in order to separate and manipulate it without injury.4
The labial frenulum was anesthetized laterally with 4% lidocaine+ 100,000 epinephrine. The frenulum was excised and the incision was made wider using a 15C blade and hemostatic forceps.
The labial frenulum was anesthetized laterally with 4% lidocaine+ 100,000 epinephrine. The frenulum was excised and the incision was made wider using a 15C blade and hemostatic forceps.
The way supernumerary teeth are handled depends on their type, where they are in the mouth, and where they are in the dentition cycle. It is advised to remove the mesiodens sooner in order to improve the prognosis. Since mesiodens frequently erupt into the oral cavity, it is generally not recommended to extract them during primary dentition since doing so increases the risk of injuring the permanent incisor. However, following the removal of mesiodens, the permanent central incisors spontaneously emerge in the early mixed dentition stage. Additionally, it encourages optimized tooth alignment and reduces the need for orthodontic therapy. Following the removal of a mesiodentes, the dentition must be closely monitored.
Reevaluation is advised six months following mesiodens extraction and if the permanent incisor does not erupt normally after 12 months of extraction, closed eruption accompanied with orthodontic mechanotherapy is recommended.
DISCUSSION
In this study, a lateral tunneling technique and frenulum
When a mesiodens is present, it is critical that it be treated quickly. This is due to the possibility that leaving it could result in dental issues later in life, such as a diastema (space between the two front teeth), displacement of surrounding teeth, increased crowding in the area of the mesiodens, problems with bite creation, and root resorption of nearby teeth, as well as, delayed eruption of surrounding teeth. Therefore, the mesiodens in a timely related manner is mandatory. The way supernumerary teeth are handled depends on their type, where they are in the mouth, and where they are in the dentition cycle. It is advised to remove the mesiodens sooner in order to improve the prognosis. Since mesiodens frequently erupt into the oral cavity, it is generally not recommended to extract them during primary dentition since doing so increases the risk of injuring the permanent incisor. However, following the removal of mesiodens, the permanent central incisors spontaneously emerge in the early mixed dentition stage. Additionally, it encourages optimized tooth alignment and reduces the need for orthodontic therapy. Following the removal of a mesiodentes, the dentition must be closely monitored. Reevaluation is advised six months following mesiodens extraction and if the permanent
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised bilaterally by tunneling to improve the area’s visibility. As a result, the flap had considerable movement and could retract. The flap’s margins were sutured with 5.0 nylon suture thread in order to separate and manipulate it without injury.4
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised bilaterally by tunneling to improve the area’s visibility. As a result, the flap had considerable movement and could retract. The flap’s margins were sutured with 5.0 nylon suture thread in order to separate and manipulate it without injury.4
The following are some images taken during the procedure by Dr. Qasim, as well as radiographic images OPG and a periapical radiograph:
The following are some images taken during the procedure by dr. Qasim, as well as radiographic images OPG and a periapical radiograph:
Radiographic Pictures:
Fig. 1
Periapical of the mesiodens in our case
Mesiodens:
LIMITATIONS
Our access to pediatric and adult patients was heavily limited as a result of the worldwide epidemic (COVID 19). Also, the unavailability of a cone beam computed tomography device, which is necessary for the identification of mesiodens, as well as the destruction and inaccuracy of data records in the majority of medical facilities as a consequence of the relatively high daily number of outpatients. Rather than the difficulty reaching those files and data without a permit.
Clinical Picture:
Clinical Picture:
REFERENCES
1. Akay G., Özdede M., Güngör K. An evaluation of mesiodentes: A retrospective study with conebeam computed tomography. Selcuk Dent J. 2018;5:203-11 (Doi: 10.15311/selcukdentj. 359537
2. Khambete N., Kumar R. Genetics and presence of non-syndromic supernumerary teeth: A mystery case report and review of literature. Contemp Clin Dent. 2012;3(4):499–502. https://www.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3636847
2. Khambete N., Kumar R. Genetics and presence of non-syndromic supernumerary teeth: A mystery case report and review of literature. Contemp Clin Dent. 2012;3(4):499–502. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC3636847/#:~:text=Presence%20of%20 supernumerary%20teeth%20is,thought%20to%20have%20 genetic%20component.
3. Omami M., Chokri A., Hentati H., Selmi, J. Conebeam computed tomography exploration and surgical management of palatal, inverted, and impacted mesiodens. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015;6(1):289-93. https:// pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604591/
2. Khambete N., Kumar R. Genetics and presence of non-syndromic supernumerary teeth: A mystery case report and review of literature. Contemp Clin Dent. 2012;3(4):499–502. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC3636847/#:~:text=Presence%20of%20 supernumerary%20teeth%20is,thought%20to%20have%20 genetic%20component.
3. Omami M., Chokri A., Hentati H., Selmi, J. Conebeam computed tomography exploration and surgical management of palatal, inverted, and impacted mesiodens. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015;6(1):289-93. https://pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604591/
3. Omami M., Chokri A., Hentati H., Selmi, J. Conebeam computed tomography exploration and surgical management of palatal, inverted, and impacted mesiodens. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015;6(1):289-93. https://pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604591/
4. Guião-Fernandes D., Avelar K., Melo V., Caetano A. Clara, Padovani L. A Conservative approach to a mesiodens removal via frenectomy incision. A case report. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2022;5. https://www. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147621002260
4. Guião-Fernandes D., Avelar K., Melo V., Caetano A. Clara, Padovani L. A Conservative approach to a mesiodens removal via frenectomy incision. A case report. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2022;5. https://www. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147621002260
4. Guião-Fernandes D., Avelar K., Melo V., Caetano A. Clara,Padovani L. A Conservative approach to a mesiodens removal via frenectomy incision. A case report. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2022;5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/pii/S2667147621002260
5. Mukhopadhyay, S. Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2011;29(1):34-8. https://journals. lww.com/jped/Fulltext/2011/29010/Mesiodens__A_ clinical_and_radiographic_study_in.8.aspx
5. Mukhopadhyay, S. Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2011;29(1):34-8. https://journals. lww.com/jped/Fulltext/2011/29010/Mesiodens__A_ clinical_and_radiographic_study_in.8.aspx
6. Qamar R., Bajwa J. I., Rahbar muhammad. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. POJ. 2013;5(2):73-6. https:// applications.emro.who.int/imemrf/Pak_Orthod_J/Pak_ Orthod_J_2013_5_2_73_76.pdf
6. Qamar R., Bajwa J. I., Rahbar muhammad. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. POJ. 2013;5(2):73-6. https:// applications.emro.who.int/imemrf/Pak_Orthod_J/Pak_ Orthod_J_2013_5_2_73_76.pdf
CONCLUSION
LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS
Our access to pediatric and adult patients was heavily limited as a result of the worldwide epidemic (COVID 19). Also, the unavailability of a cone beam computed tomography device, which is necessary for the identification of mesiodens, as well as the destruction and inaccuracy of data records in the majority of medical facilities as a consequence of the relatively high daily number of outpatients. Rather than the difficulty reaching those files and data without a permit.
CONCLUSION
5. Mukhopadhyay, S. Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2011;29(1):34-8.
7. Seladi-Schulman J. Mesiodens (extra tooth) causes and why it should be treated. Healthline. 2021 https:// www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/ mesiodens#risks
7. Seladi-Schulman J. Mesiodens (extra tooth) causes and why it should be treated. Healthline. 2021 https:// www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/ mesiodens#risks
Our access to pediatric and adult patients was heavily limited as a result of the worldwide epidemic (COVID 19). Also, the unavailability of a cone beam computed tomography device, which is necessary for the identification of mesiodens, as well as the destruction and inaccuracy of data records in the majority of medical facilities as a consequence of the relatively high daily number of outpatients. Rather than the difficulty reaching those files and data without a permit.
Mesiodens, which develops as a result of genetic and environmental causes, is the most typical type of supernumerary teeth in the permanent dentition. Males are twice as impacted as females. The need for less intensive therapy and the emergence of corresponding concerns are both reduced by early identification of mesiodens. Mesiodens can be diagnosed by clinical and radiographic evaluation, and their removal during the early stages of mixed dentition aids in the natural alignment of the surrounding teeth. If the permanent teeth don’t erupt on their own. The need for further surgical and orthodontic care may become inevitable.
CONCLUSION
Mesiodens, which develops as a result of genetic and environmental causes, is the most typical type of
Mesiodens, which develops as a result of genetic and environmental causes, is the most typical type of supernumerary teeth in the permanent dentition. Males are twice as impacted as females. The need for less intensive therapy and the emergence of corresponding
6. Qamar R., Bajwa J. I., Rahbar muhammad. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. Mesiodens - etiology, prevalence, diagnosis and management. POJ. 2013;5(2):73-6.
7. Seladi-Schulman J. Mesiodens (extra tooth) causes and why it should be treated. Healthline. 2021 www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oralhealth/mesiodens#risks
Fig. 3 Clinical picture during the removal of mesiodens
Fig. 2 OPG of our mentioned case
Fig. 3 Clinical picture during the removal of mesiodens
Dentine Hypersensitivity Dr. Charlie Parkinson, Interview
Spokesperson: Dr. Charlie Parkinson Medical Affairs Director, Haleon
Dr. Charlie Parkinson, can you please introduce your professional journey?
I’ve been with Haleon (formerly known as GSK Consumer Healthcare) for just over 20 years. In July 2022, Haleon launched as an independent company, 100% focused on consumer health, with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. As one of the world’s leading providers of specialist oral health products, including Sensodyne, Parodontax, and Polident, our goal in oral health is to make mouths healthier across the world.
Dental sensitivity is on the rise. What are the reasons that there is a rise in dental hypersensitivity?
Dentine hypersensitivity is highly prevalent. The most recent data comes from an European epidemiology study by Bristol University, supported by Haleon, and shows around 1 in 2 adults have dentine hypersensitivity. This new, fascinating data is being shared at this FDI World Dental Congress (WDC).
In this pivotal study, not only did it show the high prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity, but we were also surprised that the level of erosive tooth wear was high, and particularly in the younger adult population. Approximately, 80% of the study population had the very early signs of erosive tooth wear. We believe that diet, particularly a more modern diet including fruit juices and the acids in salads for example, are contributing to a faster rate of loss of enamel, which then exposes the dentine and leads to a rise in the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity.
Is there a standardized method to test hypersensitivity?
There’s a common method, but there is no formal agreement on a standardized method. The most often used method to diagnose dentine hypersensitivity is for dental health professionals to use a dental air syringe and direct an air-blast onto the tooth, at the sensitive area, and see how the patient responds. They’ll either not really respond, flinch, or they’ll say that was painful. At Haleon, our purpose is to deliver better everyday health with humanity, so we are not just looking at the pain experienced, but we are also looking at how dentine hypersensitivity impacts sufferers’ day-to-day lives. Over the last 20 years,
Dr Charlie Parkinson is Global Medical Affairs Director: Oral Health at Haleon. He has twenty years’ experience in oral care research, product development and clinical evaluation. His research has included in vitro and in situ modelling of oral diseases and conditions, fMRI of oral conditions, therapeutic approaching in the management of dentine hypersensitivity and erosive toothwear, and the impact of oral conditions on oral health related quality of life. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Associated Editor for the Journal Preventative Dentistry, with over 70 peer reviewed publications in the field of oral care.
in collaboration with researchers from Sheffield University (Professors Sarah Baker and Barry Gibson) we have pioneered techniques to explore the impact of dentine hypersensitivity on peoples’ lives – and it shows that the condition has a dramatic impact on the way people eat and drink, avoid social situations and impacts their identity. In trying to better understand how people engage with health professionals when it comes to their oral health, we’re learning that people don’t often talk with their dental health professional about dentine hypersensitivity. Therefore, many people could be suffering unnecessarily when there are simple options to manage dentine hypersensitivity with a daily use, anti-sensitivity toothpaste. Do you think, it has always been there, but people were not talking about it? Dentine hypersensitivity has always been there, and one of the earliest reports describing the condition was in 1859, by Sir John Tomes who was exploring why dentine was so sensitive. As mentioned, our most recent supported study has shown that 1 in 2 adults suffer from the condition, but we also know not everyone takes action to
manage their sensitivity. The behavior change work we are supporting and sharing at the FDI suggests that there isn’t enough discussion about the condition, and that awareness of simple first line management options such as twice daily use of a sensitivity toothpaste can be improved. Dentine hypersensitivity has been described as an enigma because the condition is not associated with a specific disease or pathology – it has a differential diagnosis. If the person has exposed dentine, and once you’ve excluded any other cause for the tooth pain, what’s left is essentially considered dentine hypersensitivity. So, it is not the easiest condition to talk to or explain with patients or consumers, but it is important to talk about it as there are simple solutions to help take an active role in managing the condition.
Could you tell us more about the recent epidemiology study on dentine hypersensitivity that’s being showcased at the FDI World Dental Congress?
The epidemiology study is being presented here at the FDI WDC by Nicola West as a scientific abstract, but it’s also being submitted for publishing in a peer reviewed journal by the end of the year. The impact of dentine hypersensitivity on peoples’ daily lives and why dentine hypersensitivity is not discussed by dental healthcare professions is also being presented here at the FDI in scientific abstracts, and some parts of the work have been published in open access journals (for example: Dentine hypersensitivity – barriers to discussion Asimakopoulou K, West N, Davies M, Gupta A, Parkinson C, Scambler S. Why don’t dental teams routinely discuss dentine hypersensitivity during consultations? A qualitative study informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework. J Clin Periodontol 2023; DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13885).
Can you elaborate on the daily challenges our teeth face, especially in relation to modern diets?
Your teeth are subjected to huge amounts of challenges every day. Be it the sugar acids (plaque acids) causing cavities, or dietary acids eroding the enamel. With our changing diets the prevalence of tooth decay and enamel erosion is increasing. While difficult, the advice needs to be that these risk factors need to be better understood by patients and consumers to drive a change and improvement in oral health.
What about the products that are used in Sensodyne? Is the formula the same as it was 20 years ago?
No, the formula has evolved quite dramatically over the years, and the most recent formulations use a bioglass technology, NovaMin. It was originally invented as a bone repair material back in the 1970s, and later in the 1990s the inventors made the connection that bone is quite similar to dentine, and therefore NovaMin may help occlude dentine to provide relief from dentine hypersensitivity.
The inventors ran a number of clinical studies in sensitivity sufferers, and they demonstrated significant improvement in sensitivity. Then in 2010, Sensodyne launched the technology as a daily use fluoride antisensitivity toothpaste and since this time has conducted over 12 clinical studies on the technology in our formulations to confirm the efficacy. Furthermore, independent researchers have conducted 12 clinical studies confirming our findings, that NovaMin provides effective relief from dentine hypersensitivity. NovaMin is a fascinating ingredient, once it comes into contact with saliva, it releases the calcium and phosphate that bind to your teeth and form a hydroxyapatite layer over the sensitive areas. Because it works by activating in the mouth, the formulation had to be specially engineered – it does not contain added water (which would deactivate it in the tube), this means that the toothpaste has a different feel in the mouth and can have a slight warming sensation. We also have potassium nitrate formulations for sensitivity, and other formulations that offer other benefits, such as supporting gum health, also supported by clinical studies.
What are the latest innovations in the Sensodyne product range?
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A GLOBAL LEADER, AT THE FOREFRONT OF DENTISTRY:
Table of Contents
1) A Global Leader, at the Forefront of Dentistry: An Overview of NYU College of Dentistry
2) Moving the Needle: The NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy & Management Addresses Advocacy and Leadership Issues
3) Signaling Hope: The NYU Pain Research Center Opens at NYU College of Dentistry
4) Tomorrow’s Dentistry Today: Virtual Reality and Robotics at NYU Dentistry
5) Bellissima! NYU Dentistry Advances Aesthetic Dentistry Programs with Alumnus Dr. Michael Apa
6) On the Horizon: Exploring New Degree Opportunities Integrated with Advanced Clinical Training
An overview of NYU College of Dentistry
Located along the NYU health sciences corridor on First Avenue in Manhattan, NYU College of Dentistry offers a unique, exceptional experience for students pursuing careers in oral health care.
Our students benefit from the largest and most diverse patient population in the U.S., expert faculty, innovative learning technologies, a wealth of research and outreach opportunities, exciting new leadership initiatives, and a commitment to fostering a deep understanding of dentistry’s integral role in overall health.
We’re focused on the future –advancing oral health, researching new treatments and methodologies, and preparing students to become exceptional providers and to lead the profession, with ample opportunities to “think big.”
In just the past few years, NYU Dentistry has opened the Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities; NYU Dentistry Brooklyn Patient Care; Metro Community Health Centers at NYU Dentistry, a federally qualified health center located on the first floor of the NYU Dental Center in Manhattan, providing DDS students with experience in the medical management of dental patients; and the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral
Health Policy and Management, an interdisciplinary action lab that is working to develop and promote a national agenda for oral health policy and management that recognizes the fundamental relationship between oral health and overall health and the responsibilities that the dental professions have for the overall well-being of the public. And NYU Dentistry’s WHO Collaborating Center for Quality-improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry – one of only ten Collaborating Centers worldwide and the only one in the Americas – is focused on achieving oral health equity globally.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program
• Dental Hygiene programs
• Master’s degree programs: Biomaterials, Clinical Research, Dual MS
• Advanced Clinical Fellowship Programs: Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry, Operative and Digital Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery
• Fast Facts:
• NYU Dentistry is the 3rd oldest
and the largest dental school in the U.S.
The peri-implant bone level was found to be stable at the level of the first thread after 9 years of loading (Fig 3).
• 300,000 patient visits annually ensure superb clinical training for students
• Nearly 10% of dentists in the U.S have been educated at NYU Dentistry
• NYU Dentistry is ranked 3 in the U.S. in National Institutes of Health research funding
• 21,000+ alumni network practicing worldwide
• 1,959 students across all academic programs
• 93 NIH-funded and other funded researchers advance science every day
MOVING THE NEEDLE: NYU
Dentistry’s Center for Oral Health Policy and Management Addresses Advocacy and Leadership Issues
The NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management, an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary action laboratory, was founded in 2021 on the premise that the current oral health policy and management environment in the U.S. requires a holistic approach to the situation — one that has been lacking.
• 14 Academic Societies, each lead by a Senior Mentor, promote a strong sense of community and afford DDS students small-group learning and mentoring experiences while still having access to the vast resources of a large university
Fig 3 - Bone level 9 years postloading.Bone positioned at the level of the first thread. Minimal bone loss occurred over 9 years of functional loading.
• An average of 27 students per class year in each Academic Society, supported by its own Student Success Network, which connects every DDS student with a network of academic advisors, peer tutors, and peer and faculty mentors who provide one-on-one guidance and support to promote success from the moment students enter at Orientation
Prosthetic failure of the maxillary left premolars and first molar occurred in October 1999. The fixed partial prosthesis became loose due to recurrent decay and poor crown-to-root ratio. It was decided to extract the remaining teeth and convert to an implant-supported fixed restoration. Three Brånemark implants (Nobel Biocare, Göteborg, Sweden) were placed in the maxillary left quadrant, and the patient was referred to her dentist for the placement of a temporary removable prosthesis to restore esthetics and function while implant osseointegration was achieved. The dentist removed the maxillary right implant-supported partial prosthesis and placed an overdenture. The patient was seen in May 2000 for abutment connection on the maxillary left implants. Periapical radiographs were obtained to assess the osseointegration. Severe bone loss was observed on the implants in the maxillary right first premolar site and the maxillary right first molar site (Figs 4 to 6).
“While tremendous strides have been made in improving the oral health status of Americans through scientific breakthroughs, many are left without access to basic dental care,” notes Dean Charles Bertolami. “Dental benefits remain separated from other health care coverage and out of reach for many individuals and families,” he added.
Fig 4 - Six months after placement of the unstable removable overdenture. Note the severe bone loss on the implant in the maxillary right first premolar site (down to the sixth thread) and the maxillary right first molar site (down to the third thread). However, no bone loss was observed on the intermediate implant.
In addition, the rigorous curriculum for dental students focuses predominantly on basic sciences and clinical care, but most learn little about the complexity of the dental and general health care systems of which they will soon be a part. The center aims to change this through new programming and academic offerings on oral health policy and leadership.
ACCESS TO CARE AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES
“NYU Dentistry is uniquely well positioned to undertake these challenges,” said Richard Valachovic, DMD, MPH, a clinical professor at NYU Dentistry and president emeritus of the American Dental Education Association, who serves as founding director of the center.
Fig 5-6 - Six months after placement of the unstable removable overdenture. The implants were connected with a rigid bar, and the unstable overdenture was adjusted.
Several of the College’s access to care and advocacy initiatives align with critical issues related to oral health policy and management.
DEVELOPING ADAPTIVE LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
Another priority for the NYU Dentistry for Oral Health Management and Policy is to develop the next generation of policy-oriented leaders for the dental and related health care professions through creating new leadership programming and courses.
The removable prosthesis was found to be very unstable; it was rocking around the maxillary right implants and had been doing so for 6 months, according to the patient. In collaboration with the dentist, all 6 implants were splinted, and a properly fitted removable prosthesis was fabricated. Oral hygiene was reinforced to improve the patient’s home care. The peri-implant condition was re-evaluated radiographically every 3 months. The bone lesions started to heal within 3 months after elimination of the traumatic condition. At 6
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“The major reason given by dental school deans and independent search firms for not filling vacancies for faculty and dental leadership positions is a lack of qualified candidates,” said Michael P. O’Connor, EdD, MPA, executive vice dean at NYU Dentistry, who serves as co-director of the center. “The center strives to develop adaptive leaders who are prepared to perform in uncertain environments in the future using a differentiating character-based model of leadership, one that develops leadership habits and attitudes that aim for human flourishing in organizations, communities, and society.”
These concerns propelled NYU Dentistry to create a portfolio of leadership opportunities for students at the College. These include:
• The NYU Dentistry Leadership Track. This program is open to all students throughout the academic year. In 2022, this offering was enhanced by formalizing it as a twice-monthly lecture series focused on character-based leadership, and also opened it to all administrators, staff, and faculty along with students.
• Student Leadership Mock Congressional Hearing. Each spring, students are invited to apply for this competitive program, which trains students in leadership advocacy and public speaking. Participants prepare and deliver testimony on a health policy topic before a mock congressional committee panel.
• The NYU Dentistry Dental Student Leadership Institute (DDSLI). Each year, up to 35 D1 students are selected to take part in the DDSLI. Over the next three years, participants are given access to seminars, workshops, internships, mentoring, and other opportunities designed to prepare them to manage the complex challenges of advancing oral health in the 21st century.
• Global Health Care Leaders: Washington, DC. Students from across the College of Dentistry, including advanced standing international students and dental hygiene program students, are eligible to apply for this professional development experience, which takes students to NYU’s DC campus to hear from oral health advocates and meet with federal lawmakers.
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• Global Health Care Leaders: NYU Global Academic Centers D4 students are eligible to apply for this international experience. Selected students travel to one of NYU’s Global Campuses each year to explore complex policy issues with leaders in government and oral health advocacy. In fall 2023, the experience took place at NYU’s Villa LaPietra in Florence, Italy.
The process of leadership development differs significantly from most other experiences in dental education. Leadership is an art; it is creative and experiential rather than scientific. To foster leaders who will ensure a healthy future for dentistry, a different kind of education must be available. Despite the familiar adage, leaders are made, not born. While certain leadership qualities are native or part of a personality, leadership also requires specific knowledge and skills. Fortunately for all of us, these can be learned and cultivated.
NYU Dentistry is committed to cultivating students who can carry on the work begun by today’s oral health care leaders. Our first cohort of students has been engaged in the new DDSLI curriculum for just over three years, and already they are demonstrating an understanding of what leadership is all about.
Advocacy and Access-to-Care Initiatives
1. The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities (OHCPD)
The OHCPD provides care based on a deep commitment to assuring disabled patients, their families, and caregivers that they aren’t just cared for, but cared about. Our dental care providers have the specialized skillsets needed to provide sensitive, essential care for individuals whose disability or disabilities prevent them from being treated in a conventional dental setting. Every component of the center has been designed to accommodate the physical and support needs of our patients, their families, and/or caregivers. And because it provides dental care across the lifespan, the center offers a dental home for disabled patients on an ongoing basis.
Special accommodations available for patients with intellectual and/or developmental (I/DD) include:
patients’ agitation and anxiety, help them relax, and engage their senses. Amenities include a bubble tube; noise-cancelling headphones; soothing, adjustable, multi-colored lighting; weighted blankets; body socks; and a projection screen.
• Wheelchair tilt: Designed to accommodate patients receiving dental treatment in their own wheelchairs, without the need to transfer to a dental chair.
• Bariatric chairs: Designed to accommodate patients up to 650 pounds.
• Spacious, private treatment rooms: Designed to offer privacy and comfort, with soothing, adjustable, multi-colored lighting; noisecancelling headphones; and personal entertainment tablets.
• Sedation: A complete team meets all the needs of physically and intellectually disabled patients who require varying levels of pain and anxiety control, including the use of conscious and deep sedation, and general anesthesia techniques.
Advocacy Initiatives, as part of its advocacy initiatives on behalf of access to care for people with disabilities, the OHCPD:
• conducts a continuing education program, Unit Zero, to train dentists and their staff to provide care for people with disabilities.
• Members the OHCPD team regularly appear before the New York City Council, the State Legislature in Albany, New York, and Congress in Washington, DC, to advocate for funds on behalf of the OHCPD.
• The OHCPD also sponsors an annual AHEAD (Achieving Health Equity through Access for All with Disabilities) Symposium. The annual symposium brings together experts in the areas of health care advocacy, access, and funding at the state and federal levels for people with disabilities.
In addition, The NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management has presented an inaugural PROHmotion Symposium (Policy & Research in Oral Health: Moving Forward). The symposium brought together experts in the fields of health policy, education, research, leadership, and advocacy to discuss how these fields intersect
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and explored actions to advance the profession’s ability to fulfill the responsibilities it has for the overall well-being of the public. A second PROHmotion Symposium is being planned.
2. Serving Those Who Served: NYU Dentistry’s VOCARE Program
NYU College of Dentistry is celebrating the second anniversary of the Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE), part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VETSmile program, a pilot program designed to improve dental care access for veterans who are not eligible for dental care through the VA by partnering with community providers like NYU.
During the second year of VETSmile/VOCARE, 2,245 veterans received dental care over a total of 16,825 encounters. Nearly 32,000 procedures were completed.
VETSmile/VOCARE is a partnership between NYU Dentistry and the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, which includes campuses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, and the VA Bronx Health Care/Veterans Affairs. Through the program, the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System and the Bronx VA refer veterans who are not eligible to receive dental services at the VA to NYU for comprehensive care at no out-of-pocket cost to the veteran.
Veterans are seen at NYU College of Dentistry in Manhattan and at NYU Dentistry Brooklyn Patient Care. Some veterans, including those with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder, are seen at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities, where the staff are trained with special skill sets to ensure quality treatment and holistic care for people with disabilities and complex medical conditions.
3. Community-based Programs
A major component of the NYU College of Dentistry mission is extensive community outreach. Faculty from many departments lead NYU dental, dental hygiene, and postgraduate students in a wide range of patient care initiatives, traveling throughout the five boroughs of New York City to provide care to underserved populations.
The College’s mobile dental van, Smiling Faces, Going Places, is a unique program that brings comprehensive dental care to underserved children in New York City at public schools and
Head Start facilities.
Part of NYU’s teaching mission consists of preparing students for lives in a diverse world, and our faculty believe that such preparation is most effective through collaboration. Our relationship to New York City — the diversity of thought represented by all our schools, colleges, and programs, and our internationally connected and collaborative faculty — enable students and faculty alike to broaden the scope and vision of knowledge through interdisciplinary and interprofessional learning to make a real difference in the world. Dentist shortages are widespread: In 25 states and the District of Columbia, at least 10 percent of residents do not have adequate access to a dentist.
There are volunteer opportunities for all four years. In the D3 and D4 year, participation in communitybased outreach programs is required. Some of the long-standing NYU Dentistry health education and treatment initiatives provided to underserved children in New York City by the NYU Department of Pediatric Dentistry include:
• Screenings and education to over 1,000 children in public schools and childcare centers.
• Exams and fluoride varnish for 4,000 preschool-aged children at 80 different centers (Head Start).
• School-based sealant program at four public schools with over 400 sealants placed.
• Parent & staff workshops on children’s oral health given at childcare centers and public schools.
• Graham Windham partnership providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents in foster care, with over 1600 patient visits since 2011.
• Participating in over a dozen health fairs and community events, including two Special Olympics events.
• “Playing It Safe” Mouth Guard Program, providing preventive services at community centers and schools.
• A community outreach program with a special emphasis on meeting the dental needs of older New Yorkers brings care to people at
community-based facilities, including food pantries, homeless shelters, centers for abused women, foreign missions, senior centers, and foster care agencies.
4. Migrant Families Outreach Program
The newest addition to the Community-based programs is an initiative to enable migrant children and their families to receive dental care. More than 110,000 people seeking asylum have arrived in New York City since last spring—many of them families with young children. These children are facing a range of challenges, from the trauma of a difficult journey to the United States to unstable housing and language barriers in their new schools. One little-discussed challenge: poor oral health and a high prevalence of dental caries.
Research shows that refugee children experience many barriers to receiving dental care, including cost, different cultural norms and beliefs about oral health, difficulty navigating the healthcare system, and language barriers. NYU Dentistry’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry has been working to remove these obstacles to provide a range of services to meet the oral health needs of children from migrant and asylum-seeking families in New York City—often where they already are. Their approach is three-fold:
• Outreach events - NYU dental professionals and students take part in outreach events to provide oral health education, toothbrushes, dental exams, and apply fluoride varnish to children’s teeth. Thus far, they’ve provided dental exams and fluoride varnish to approximately 300 children and have shared oral health information and resources with approximately 1,200 families at Open Arms Resource Fairs at The Shed, a community event organized by the Department of Education to provide resources to families living in NYC’s temporary housing.
• School-based care - NYU Dentistry provides dental screenings and care in New York City public schools and Head Start centers. School-based care has been shown to lower the barriers to dental care by bringing care to children. In several high-need schools— including those with large numbers of migrant children—students are seen twice a year for cleanings, fluoride, sealants, x-rays and even restorations and extractions, serving as the children’s “dental home.” An estimated 200
children from asylum-seeking families are receiving ongoing dental care in NYC schools.
• Follow-up care at NYU Dentistry - Children who are screened at outreach events and those who are seen in schools but need more in-depth care that is best provided in a dental office are invited to schedule appointments at NYU Dentistry. Care is provided at no cost to families, with funding from New York City Council covering the cost of basic oral health care for children who are uninsured. A grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation provides additional funds for dental care, as well as transportation to and from NYU, as getting children to appointments is a significant barrier to care.
5. Let’s GO! Student Service, Education, and Research Around the World
For over 20 years, NYU Dentistry’s Global Outreach program has built an exemplary global outreach model that provides participants with a unique service-learning experience, opportunities to conduct critically-needed research, and an increased awareness of access to care issues, while fostering a passion for volunteerism and social responsibility.
The program has become the largest, voluntary, university-based dental outreach program in the world. Participants on these outreaches—who included dental students, postgraduate students, dental hygiene students, and international students speak of being challenged to re-think their roles as health care providers and describe their experiences as “transformative.” Equally important, the communities served by these programs are empowered by NYU Dentistry’s outreach model as sustainable oral health services become a reality. Outreach sites have included Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Pokhara and Surkhet, Nepal; Granada, Nicaragua; and Cape Town, South Africa. Within the United States, students have provided care and conducted research in Hudson, Plattsburgh, and Poughkeepsie, New York; Machias, Maine; and several villages in Alaska.
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This year, the Global Outreach Program team will travel to the following locations:
• Machias, Maine, USA
• Monticello, New York, USA
• Eleuthera, Bahamas
• La Romana, Dominican Republic
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Santiago, Chile
SIGNALING HOPE: NYU DENTISTRY OPENS THE NYU PAIN RESEARCH CENTER
A Conversation with Dr. Brian Schmidt
Adapted and reprinted with permission from Global Health Nexus, the flagship publication of NYU Dentistry.
On January 1, 2022, NYU Dentistry opened the NYU Pain Research Center. The new Center brings together a cadre of investigators with interest and experience in the neurobiology of pain, provides mentorship, recruits and trains the next generation of basic science and clinical pain investigators, and facilitates clinical trials of new non-opioid pain therapies.
The Center has been in the planning stage for several years by Brian Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, and Nigel Bunnett, PhD. Dr. Schmidt is the senior vice dean for research development and academic affairs and the director of the NYU Oral Cancer Center and the NYU Dentistry Translational Research Center and a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Bunnett is professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology and assistant dean for research development. We spoke with Dr. Schmidt recently about the NYU Pain Research Center’s project to provide alternatives to opioids to treat chronic pain.
Why is research into chronic pain so important?
Dr. Schmidt: The National Institutes of Health estimates that 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 20% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them and 8-12% of people using an opioid for chronic pain develop an opioid use disorder. Opioid abuse leads to lost productivity, reduced quality of life, and rising health care costs. Since 2000, opioids have caused half a million deaths in the United States. The toll of these pointless deaths on friends, families, and communities is impossible to overstate.
What makes this the right time to
establish a pain research center at NYU Dentistry?
Dr. Schmidt: Pain research falls squarely within the mission of the College of Dentistry. Our faculty and students serve a large population of patients who endure acute and/or chronic pain, and there is a persuasive case to be made for founding a pain center within NYU Dentistry. Our school already employs numerous investigators with expertise in basic science pain research as well as clinical pain research, and our facilities can easily accommodate additional pain studies. Eight investigators within four departments currently undertake federally funded pain research related to oral cancer pain, colitis pain, headache, and itch. And through collaboration with investigators from NYU Langone Health, NYU College of Arts and Science, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and NYU Meyers College of Nursing, as well as extramural investigators, the work of the NYU Pain Research Center transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Are there plans to recruit additional pain researchers?
Dr. Schmidt: Definitely. We have been given the green light to hire about three new pain research faculty each year for the next several years. Ultimately, about 15 faculty members will be associated with the Center. The recruitment of additional pain researchers with a focus on facilitating clinical trials of new non-opioid pain therapies will set us apart from other dental schools. More federally funded research will be undertaken, collaborative opportunities for investigators will be expanded, and we will cement our reputation as a preeminent research institution.
How is the Center being funded?
Dr. Schmidt: The Center launched with more than more than $37 million in NIH and Department of Defense grants. In addition, the Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has committed to some seed funding.
It is our intention to submit an NIH Program Project Grant application to support the core facilities that will underpin the Center. The formal structure and explicit purpose of the Center could help researchers garner federal resources to address the vexatious problem of pain. Indeed, the former NIH Director Francis S. Collins recently launched
the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Initiative to accelerate new approaches to pain treatment to combat the opioid crisis. The NYU Pain Research Center aligns our research efforts more closely with federally established priorities and our structured approach will improve our competitiveness with related federal grant opportunities.
What is your long-term vision for the NYU Pain Research Center?
Dr. Schmidt: NYU Dentistry is already a leader in clinical research; the Translational Research Center is the most tangible product of institutional support for clinical and translational research at any dental school in the country. The NYU Pain Research Center will play to the strengths of our clinical research facilities and expertise and will maximize the utility of resources already in play. It will be an incubator where basic scientists, clinician scientists, and clinicians learn from each other and collaborate. Basic scientists will have the unique opportunity to interact directly with patients and gain firsthand knowledge of the clinical challenges in treating pain. Ultimately, patients will benefit from the knowledge gleaned from work facilitated by the Center.
TOMORROW’S DENTISTRY TODAY: VIRTUAL REALITY AND ROBOTICS
Dentistry is undergoing one of the most remarkable transitions in its history. The use of digital imaging technology in daily practice is being further enhanced by the introduction of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, progress is being made in the quest to reduce radiation exposure. Magnetic resonance imaging and robotics may soon be routinely used to plan implant or orthodontic treatments while ultrasound transducers monitor periodontal inflammation and bone graft healing.
Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) are becoming established technologies with a wide range of possibilities. 3-D imaging, computer-aided design, and manufacturing technologies such as 3-D printing are also transforming the materials and processes dentists use to restore teeth. Most notably, long-lasting dental implants are rapidly supplanting older restorative techniques in many dentists’ treatment plans for their patients.
The following provides an overview of the current use of some of these technologies in dental education, and at NYU in particular, explores their
impact on teaching and learning, and envisages their potential in this field.
What is VR and AR . . . and MR?
Broadly, VR can be thought of as immersion into a computer-generated environment. By contrast, AR can be thought of as superimposition of a computer-generated environment on reality. In short, VR replaces reality while AR supplements it. And merged reality can be thought of as interaction with and manipulation of both the physical and virtual environment.
The following are some examples of augmented reality (AR) vs. Virtual Reality (VR)
Augmented Reality (AR)
• Overlays computer generated 3D content on the real world.
• Users can interact with the real world and the virtual world.
• Users can clearly distinguish between both worlds.
• AR is achieved by smartphones, tablets, and/or AR wearables. VS
Virtual Reality (VR)
• Visually immerses the user with simulated objects and environment.
• Completely shuts down the real world and makes user think that they are really in the virtual world.
• Users find it hard to differentiate between virtual and real world.
• Achieved by VT headsets.
Currently, AR ad VR are being developed, researched, and used in dental education at various institutions in the US and abroad for all kinds of dental disciplines.
Educational Goals/Objectives for Using VR in Dentistry include:
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Building foundational knowledge and skills
• Providing more opportunities to practice and learn
• Address educational gaps (e.g., plastic manikin vs virtual reality)
• Streamline administrative work (e.g., feedback, scoring)
• Remediation/standardization
• Student and instructor satisfaction
• Patient satisfaction
At NYU, VR techniques are being used in several programs, including haptic feedback in dental hygiene and virtual reality surgery, as well as in the examples below.
VR for Surgery: Haptic Feedback for Local Anesthesia Training
NYU Dentistry, in collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi, is developing and evaluating haptic feedback in a virtual reality (VR) local anesthesia training simulation, specifically for the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). This VR-based training program is currently in use by all secondyear students at NYU Dentistry as part of their preclinical training.
In addition to an immersive visual experience, this project enables dental students to experience the tactile sensation of inserting a real needle in a patient by using a haptic interface designed specifically for this purpose. A 3D printed carpule syringe has been designed and attached to the Geomagic haptic interface to provide a realistic grip experience in addition to providing force feedback during the anesthesia procedure.
Haptic data, such as position, orientation, force, speed, etc., is recorded to provide a quantitative measure of the quality of performance. The ability of haptic feedback to improve learning outcomes is being evaluated using an experimental study with dental professors and students from NYU Dentistry. The results from the quantitative evaluation will be cross-validated using subjective feedback from dental professors and students.
Robotic technology enhances dental education and clinical practice
In 2022, dental students at NYU became the first in the U.S. to perform dental implant surgery using state-of-the-art robotic technology.
NYU Dentistry is one of only three dental schools in the nation with a robotic system for dental implant surgery. While NYU faculty and postdoctoral
students have completed approximately 150 dental implant cases since acquiring robotic technology the previous year, this surgery marked the first time that dental students led the procedure from start to finish.
Three students performed robot-assisted dental implant surgery under faculty supervision. The students, who were completing their third year of dental school, had already been observers and surgical assistants for approximately 20 facultyled implant procedures using robotic technology.
On the day of the surgery, imaging was conducted using both a handheld intraoral scanner and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to create detailed 3D images of the patient’s oral cavity. The team used the imaging to plan for the precise placement of the dental implant to replace a single tooth.
The students then used the robotic system to guide them in implementing the plan. The system uses haptic technology to provide real-time, physical cues, augmenting a provider’s “feel” and assisting them in the accurate placement of the dental implant. While the robotic arm acts as a guide and can adjust to a patient’s movement in real time to maintain the proper alignment of the implant, the provider always maintains control of the dental handpiece.
At NYU, robotic technology is now an elective for all interested DDS students and part of the curriculum for all postgraduate students.
CONCLUSION
While Augmented Reality (AR) in dental education offers enhanced learning experiences to cost effectiveness, challenges like technical limitations, content development, and a learning curve need to be considered when integrating AR into dental curricula. In short, the actual significance of VR simulation on dental education outcomes is not entirely clear. VR significantly enhanced the acquisition of dental manual skills even in short periods of training. However, few studies report longer periods of follow up and insignificant differences between virtual and traditional groups. The actual significance of VR simulation on dental education outcomes is not entirely clear. Also, challenges like cost, technical issues, and ethical considerations need to be addressed to fully harness its potential for educating the next generation of dental professionals.
BELLISSIMA! NYU DENTISTRY ADVANCES AESTHETIC DENTISTRY PROGRAMS WITH ALUMNUS MICHAEL APA
Internationally renowned education program and new clinical suite will honor leader in aesthetic dentistry
“Make the most out of what you worked so hard to obtain.”
This inspirational advice in NYU College of Dentistry’s Class of 2003 yearbook came from Michael Apa, DDS, then a newly minted dentist with a passion for aesthetics. In the 20 years since his graduation from NYU, Dr. Apa has helped to transform the evolving field of aesthetic dentistry and distinguished himself as one of its leaders.
Now, Dr. Apa is “making the most” of his achievements by investing in the dentists of tomorrow and enhancing the College’s programs in aesthetic dentistry.
In recognition of Dr. Apa and his contributions to the field, NYU Dentistry will rename its education program in aesthetic dentistry the Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetics. The College is also establishing the Apa Aesthetic Suite at the College, a state-of-the-art clinical space and the first permanent home for aesthetic dentistry education at NYU. These advances are made possible by a transformational gift from Dr. Apa.
“We are so grateful that Dr. Apa has chosen to support NYU College of Dentistry, the institution that shaped him as a dentist and set him on his path to success,” said Dean Bertolami. “Dr. Apa is recognized internationally as a leader and innovator in aesthetic dentistry, and we are eager to incorporate his experience and vision to further strengthen our programs.”
“Having found a home at NYU during my time as a student, it is my hope that the next generation of dentists will share that experience, and they too will set out to have an impact on our profession and the world around them,” said Dr. Apa.
Dr. Apa will collaborate with Anabella Oquendo, DDS, director of the renamed Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetics, to provide input on bringing international and U.S. dentists state-ofthe-art training that restores and enhances natural smiles. The renowned, one-year program has attracted practicing dentists from 47 countries to study the latest techniques in aesthetic dentistry.
“Channeling Dr. Apa’s expertise and enthusiasm into our clinical fellowship program will bring new vitality to our training in aesthetic dentistry, a field that goes beyond appearances, intertwining beauty, health, and function. As we enhance smiles, we elevate confidence and promote overall oral health, which contribute to improved wellbeing,” said Dr. Oquendo, the assistant dean for international programs at NYU Dentistry.
The new Apa Aesthetic Suite, designed in collaboration with Dr. Apa, will be located on the first floor of NYU Dentistry. Planning for renovations to the existing clinical space will begin this fall, and the suite opened in fall 2024.
“As dentists, we work at the intersection of health and art. I look forward to helping to transform this space into a suite that reflects the design and energy of our craft and inspires both patients and clinicians,” added Dr. Apa.
As one of the world’s most sought-after aesthetic dentists, with practices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, Dr. Apa has maintained his connection to NYU Dentistry as a lecturer and mentor to dental students. His passion for aesthetic dentistry blossomed while at NYU, where he founded NYU Dentistry’s Aesthetics Society and was part of the College’s Aesthetics Honors Program.
Honors Program in Aesthetic Dentistry named for Dr. Apa
The naming of the Apa Honors Program in Aesthetic Dentistry, an elective course for fourth-year dental students, recognizes Dr. Apa’s excellence in and contributions to the field of aesthetic dentistry. Beginning in the fall of 2024, the honors program will be housed in the new Apa Aesthetic Suite, a state-of-the-art clinical space on the first floor of NYU Dentistry and the College’s first permanent home for aesthetic dentistry education.
The honors program in aesthetic dentistry was founded in 2000 and since directed by John Calamia, DMD, the co-developer of Bonded Porcelain Veneer Technology. Dr. Calamia was Dr. Apa’s professor at NYU Dentistry and Dr. Apa credits him with being an influential figure and mentor in his interest and early development in aesthetic dentistry.
“Dr. Michael Apa is one of our most prominent alumni members of the Honors Program in Aesthetics family. I am truly grateful to Michael for providing a permanent home for this program to
be housed in the newly constructed, stateof-the-art Apa Aesthetic Suite. He has stepped up to the plate and showed his commitment to the continuance of a program that has started him and many others on their journey to provide responsible aesthetic restoration as the focus in their careers,” said Dr. Calamia.
In the Apa Honors Program in Aesthetic Dentistry, students will continue to receive didactic and clinical experience, participating in lectures, seminars, literature reviews, and case presentations as well as dedicated weekly clinical sessions to treat advanced aesthetic cases. The clinical sessions enable students to develop treatment plans and complete aesthetic restorations using a range of cutting-edge materials and methods for inlays, onlays, crowns, porcelain veneers, and ceramic bridges. Students learn to use high-tech equipment for planning and restoration, including CAD/CAM and lasers, as adjuncts to traditional restorative treatment.
Students enter the honors program through a competitive application and interview process; eight to 12 DDS students are accepted to this D4 program.
“At NYU Dentistry, we truly value Dr. Apa’s ongoing dedication, vision, and commitment to advancing aesthetic dentistry, making a lasting impact. His pursuit of excellence serves as a source of inspiration to our students,” said Anabella Oquendo, DDS, assistant dean for international programs and director of the Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetics.
ON THE HORIZON: EXPLORING NEW DEGREE OPPORTUNITIES INTEGRATED WITH ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING
Propelled by our collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, and recognizing that the need for qualified dental faculty is a global challenge, the College is currently exploring the creation of a new degree program, a Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScDent) degree, which is envisioned as a professional degree program suitable for outstanding dental health professionals seeking additional education in one of five thematic areas: Research (basic or applied); Public Health; Leadership; Educational Technology or Sub-specialization in Clinical Fields such as implantology, care for people with disabilities, and aesthetic dentistry. Successful applicants to the DScDent program would exhibit a career interest
in one of these five thematic areas, evidence of excellent scholarship, and research potential.
While the program is still in the planning stages, the College anticipates that the DScDent program would appeal to international dental school faculty and those who aspire to become faculty. International students may be attracted to our DScDent program because of its relatively short duration and because it could be efficiently combined with specialty or other clinical programs via separate degree tracks.
Dental faculty with education and credentials in teaching and learning, clinical research, and leadership are relatively rare and yet are a critical aspect of improving oral health globally. We invite you to contact us and learn more about our plans for this program and other exciting new initiatives on the horizon at NYU Dentistry. Our tradition of innovative thinking – all in service of improving public health – provides the headwind needed to continue to advance programs, partnerships, and people who are energized to join NYU Dentistry and imagine a world where everyone smiles.®
RTD: innovation based on experience.
Fiber posts are frequently used in endodontics for extensive coronal substance defects when the crown is no longer sufficiently supported, particularly prior to restoration with an indirect restoration. The influence of these posts on clinical success and their survival rate was investigated by Alenezi et.al. in their recently published meta-analysis [1]. In this research, 17 different clinical studies with 7,330 endodontically treated teeth in 7,278 patients were analyzed. The results showed a significantly higher survival rate for teeth restored with posts. The authors concluded that post placement can improve the clinical performance and survival probability of endodontically treated teeth.
RTD (Recherches Techniques Dentaires, a Dentsply Sirona company based in France) is an innovator in fiber posts field. Founded in 1968, RTD was one of the very first companies worldwide to invent and patent a fiber post. RTD has continued to innovate fiber posts ever since. Other fiber posts in the market can have an uneven distribution of fibers or even air bubbles trapped in the resin; RTD has optimized their products to eliminate those potential weak spots for the post and thus for the coronal restoration (Fig. 1).
RTD DT Light Post
The DT Light Post with its typical double taper is RTD’s most well-known product. Its shape contributes to a better stress distribution compared to single taper or parallel posts and follows the natural geometry of the root canal, requiring less dentin removal, especially in the apical third where unnecessary dentin removal can increase the risk of fracture.
[1] ALENEZI, Ali A., et al. Clinical behavior and survival of endodontically treated teeth with or without post placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Oral Science, 2024, S. 24-0098.
Competitor product with uneven fiber distribution and air bubbles.
RTD post with homogeneous distribution of fibers and no air bubbles.
SHINING 3D Unveils Aoralscan Elite with Revolutionary IPG Technology
SHINING 3D is proud to unveil a groundbreaking advancement in dental technology with the launch of the Aoralscan Elite, featuring the revolutionary Intraoral Photogrammetry Technology (IPG). This innovative solution sets a new benchmark for accuracy and efficiency in dental implant procedures, especially for full-mouth edentulous cases and All-on-X treatments.
Aoralscan Elite: A Game-Changer in Dental Scanning
The Aoralscan Elite is the first device in the world to integrate intraoral scanning and photogrammetry into a single unit. As an advanced intraoral scanner (IOS), it captures detailed images of dentulous cases, including teeth and oral structures. Additionally, it functions as a photogrammetry system, precisely recording the placement of dental implants in edentulous cases. This dual functionality streamlines both traditional dental work and complex implant procedures, enhancing versatility and efficiency.
What is IPG Technology?
Intraoral Photogrammetry Technology (IPG) is a cutting-edge dental solution that merges structured light 3D reconstruction with photogrammetry. Developed by SHINING 3D, a leader in high-precision 3D vision technology, IPG technology is based on advanced photogrammetry techniques originally used in industrial metrology.
This technology has been innovatively adapted for dental applications, particularly in scanning full-mouth edentulous implants, delivering exceptional accuracy.
Key Advantages of IPG Technology •Exceptional Accuracy:
The Aoralscan Elite utilizes advanced image processing algorithms and real-time tracking to ensure high accuracy. Encoded patterns on the scanbodies serve as accuracy control points, optimizing recognition and pose calculation for consistent results. The large IPG scan tip minimizes the impact of soft tissue changes, further enhancing implant positioning accuracy.
•Enhanced Efficiency: IPG technology simplifies multi-angle intraoral scanning and captures precise data from minimum perspectives using panoramic photogrammetry. This innovation also reduces the need for multiple devices and complex workflows, enabling the Aoralscan Elite to handle full-mouth implant cases with ease.
•Increased Success Rate: By providing accurate design and placement for large-span multi-unit implant restorations, IPG technology reduces the likelihood of rework caused by traditional trial and error, compatibility issues, and gum deformation, thereby improving treatment success rates.
•Comfort and Speed: Patients benefit from faster, more reliable diagnoses and treatments.
The Aoralscan Elite’s precision reduces anxiety and uncertainty by providing accurate results quickly, enhancing patient comfort throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
Seamless Scanning for Edentulous Cases
The Aoralscan Elite’s IPG tip, larger than standard, ensures wider and faster captures of edentulous oral geometries. High-resolution data enables dentists to accurately assess soft tissue contours and identify abnormalities, leading to superior results in edentulous cases.
Comprehensive Digital Dental Solutions
SHINING 3D offers a complete suite of advanced dental products, including intraoral scanners, face scanners, lab scanners, 3D printers, washing and curing systems, and the Dental Cloud platform. With integrated design and communication tools, SHINING 3D provides an end-to-end digital dental solution, ensuring a seamlessly integrated workflow for all dental applications.
For more information on the Aoralscan Elite and SHINING 3D’s full range of dental solutions, please visit [www.shining3ddental.com] or contact [sales@shining3d.com].
About SHINING 3D
SHINING 3D is a global leader in 3D vision technology, dedicated to advancing digital dental solutions through innovation and precision. With over 20 years of expertise, SHINING 3D continues to set new standards in the dental industry.
For media inquiries, please contact: SHINING 3D www.shining3ddental.com
Email: lipingping@shining3d.com
Global Dental Community Celebrates A Successful FDI World Dental Congress in Istanbul, Türkiye 12-15 September 2024
FDI World Dental Congress 2024 (FDIWDC24) held from 12-15 September in Istanbul, Türkiye, was a resounding success, bringing together a global community of dental professionals. The event featured an extensive scientific programme, industry exhibition, and engaging sessions by leading experts in dentistry. This premier global dental event saw the participation of 15,810 registrants and exhibition-only visitors, over 200 international speakers, and 169 exhibitors making it one of the most impactful FDI World Dental Congresses in recent years. In even more exciting news, 3238 registered participants consisted of young dentists and dental students. The Young Dentists Forum, a session dedicated to the younger demographic, provided them with the opportunity to network and learn about leadership in dentistry.
Attendees from all over the world participated in this major dental conference with 27% international representation. The largest representation of attendees came from Türkiye, followed by the China, United States of America, Iran, United Kingdom, Australia, Tunisia, Canada, Germany, Kenya, Philippines, India.
Dr Greg Chadwick, President of FDI, expressed his pride in the continued success of the event, stating: “The World Dental Congress is a flagship event for FDI aimed at strengthening ties and fostering collaboration within the global oral health community. Istanbul holds a special place in the history of the FDI World Dental Congress. Eleven years ago, in 2013, we convened here for a highly successful event. Today, as we officially open this year’s congress, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable progress we’ve achieved over the past decade, thanks to the collective efforts of our global community.”
Dr Chadwick also extended an invitation to all attendees for the next edition of the Congress, adding: “I am honoured to welcome all attendees to Shanghai, China, for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (WDC), which will be held from 9 to 12 September 2025.”
Building on the success of FDIWDC24, FDI is excited to announce several upcoming continuing education opportunities. The first major event to save the date for is the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai, China, from 9 to 12 September 2025
Additionally, FDI will be organizing two regional congresses – the first one will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 16-18 January 2025 and the second is scheduled to take place in San José, Costa Rica, 15-17 May 2025
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ceraMotion® Z – The smart overall concept for natural all-ceramic restorations from Dentaurum
Six different ceraMotion® Z blanks cover all zirconium-based indications
Have you already heard of ceraMotion® Z, the newest member of the ceraMotion® family?
The smart material completes the product range with six zirconium oxide blanks and stands out thanks to its variety of applications, biocompatibility and perfect optical adaptability. The first choice for prosthetic restorations which place the highest demands on material properties and aesthetics.
We have them all – the ceraMotion® family continues to grow
The six ceraMotion® Z blanks cover all zirconia-based indications and offer maximum reliability in shading and processing. State-of-the-art materials technology within a logical overall concept make ceraMotion® Z the smart choice for natural all-ceramic restorations created to meet high demands.
Especially the multi-shaded, multi-layered zirconium oxide ceraMotion® Z Hybrid is a truly multi-purpose material. In one blank, it combines the aesthetics of 1.000 MPa zirconium oxide with the strength of a tetragonal, highly translucent zirconium oxide. ceraMotion® Z Hybrid is pure aesthetics and suitable for all work in the anterior and posterior region.
The ceraMotion® products can be combined with one another very efficiently. The processing technology and the choice of material combinations within the ceraMotion® product range can be individually adapted to the respective case and freely selected. Both the ceraMotion® Zr veneering ceramics and the unique ceraMotion® One Touch ceramic paste harmonize perfectly with lithium disilicate (ceraMotion® LiSi) and zirconium oxide (ceraMotion® Z).
Prestoject dental syringes and Monoprotect Inibsa dental needles: Enhancing precision and comfort
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In dentistry, the trust between dentists and their patients relies on the assurance of a comfortable experience. To ease the anxiety often associated with dental procedures, it is crucial to use instruments that are not only safe but also precise.
Inibsa’s pain control product portfolio is the solution for enabling a safe and comfortable dental anaesthesia administration. All our products comply with the highest quality standards and are manufactured in Europe.
•Ergonomic design:
-Especially designed for precision, these syringes offer a secure and ergonomic grip. Dental professionals can work comfortably, maintaining accuracy during injections.
•Compatibility:
-Prestoject® syringes are compatible with 1.8 ml dental cartridges and metric thread needles.
Monoprotect® Inibsa dental needles
Prestoject® syringes
Prestoject
Prestoject® syringes are Inibsa’s newest launch and complete the Pain Control product portfolio. They combine durability, functionality and precision to provide accurate injections of local anaesthesia while minimising patient’s discomfort. This product line consists of 4 different syringes, which differ on the aspiration system and the administration technique they are specifically designed for.
The Prestoject® Safety Stand enables a safe needle recapping and syringe holding during treatment for reducing risk of injuries and contamination.
Key features
•Made of stainless steel:
- Prestoject® syringes are crafted from high-quality stainless steel. This material provides resistance to corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance.
•Resistance to cleaning agents:
- Prestoject® syringes withstand cleaning agents commonly used in dental settings. This contributes to extended product longevity.
Monoprotect® dental needles are high quality needles specifically designed to provide a precise and smooth injection. We offer various references differing on needle length and gauche in order to provide the dental professional with the adequate needles for each anaesthesia technique.
Key features
•High-qualitystainless-steel cannulas.
•Silicon-coated tip to ensure a smooth injection.
•Triple bevel to facilitate tissue penetration and reduce tissue injuries.
•Quick identification: Color-coded to identify needle size and information (batch, expiry date and size) printed directly onthe cap.
•Latex free to reduce the risk of allergic reactions or skin irritations.
•Sterility guarantee: Welded point
The 8th Pan Arab Endodontic Conference and The 6th Jordanian Endodontic Society Conference 2-4 Oct 2024 Amman, Jordan
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23rd Alexandria International Dental Congress
13-15 November 2024 - Alexandria, Egypt
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure and honor to stand here before you today as the general secretary of one of the most prestigious dental meetings in Egypt and the Middle East, the Alexandria International Dental Congress. In its 48th year, the 23rd AIDC is currently hosting over 150 speakers and researchers from over 20 countries, all aiming to share experiences in the different dental fields under the theme “Dentistry in the Cradle of Civilization”. This year the AIDC holds special partnership with important scientific bodies like the Egyptian Pedodontic Society, the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) that will also host the Edward Hutton Award. This year also holds a special cooperation with the faculty of Dentistry Pharos University. Along the congress, numerous courses are presented by a selected group of capable clinicians aiming at improving the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills of our practitioners. Accompanying the congress is also a trade show including the most recent dental equipment and materials worldwide. I would like to thank all our speakers and scientists who came from all over the world sparing their time and efforts to share their experience and knowledge with us and with one another. Finally, I would like to welcome you all in Alexandria and wish you all a pleasant stay and many more returns.
Professor Mohamed Moataz Khamis, Executive Chairman of the Congress
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37th international Dental ConfEx
15-16 November 2024 - Dubai
CAPP welcomed 5,964 dental professionals during two impactful days of dental-focused conferences and exhibitions. From 15–16 November 2024. Dental professionals, experts, international speakers, and industry leaders convened at the 37th Int’l Dental ConfEx CAD/CAM Digital & Oral Facial Aesthetics, hosted at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena & Conference Centre in Dubai, UAE. This premier scientific gathering showcased unparalleled dental excellence in the Middle East, offering a wide array of activities tailored to diverse interests within the dental field. Attendees experienced specialised symposia, including Clinical Endodontics, Clinical Implantology, Digital Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Technicians, and Holistic WholeBody Health. The event also featured a complimentary-access exhibition, CME training zones, hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, seminars, and poster presentations. The celebration reached its pinnacle during the Grand Gala Awards Ceremony, recognising outstanding achievements in dentistry, all taking place over an enriching two-day programme.
The event was graced by globally renowned speakers, including Prof. Ronaldo Hirata, Dr. Karla Soto, Prof. Gianluca Gambarini, Prof. James Prichard, and Dr. Antonis Chaniotis, who shared their profound insights and expertise with the attendees. Next year’s CAD/CAM Digital & Oral Facial Aesthetics Int’l Dental ConfEx,will take place on November 14-15, 2025. Visit www.cappmea.com/confex2025 for updates.
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AEEDC Dubai 2025
See you at our booths 7F01 and S3A05 4 – 6 February 2025
Digital technologies that set standards
Founded in 1886, Dentaurum is the oldest dental company worldwide that has existed continuously.
We have been in the dental industry since the first day – and our company is still family-owned. This is both an obligation and an incentive for the management and for employees.
“Engineered and made in Germany”, at our company headquarters in Ispringen in the Black Forest – in the heart of the technology region of Baden-Wuerttemberg – more than 8,500 brand products are developed and produced in our highly complex, modern production facilities. As one of the few manufacturers
and full-range providers, Dentaurum, together with its 8 affiliates, sets standards in the fields of orthodontics, dental prosthetics, implantology and ceramics, in more than 130 countries worldwide. The company belongs therefore to the 5% segment of the largest manufacturers of dental products in Germany.
We have unified environmental management, quality management as well as health and safety into one management system. It has always been a matter of course for us that our employees, more than 600 in number worldwide, have equal opportunities and are treated with respect.
Dubai World Trade Center, UAE German Pavillion.
Skeletal anchorage with the tomas® -system for all indications
The tomas ® -pin head serves as an anchorage point for the various coupling elements to move teeth or to support tooth movement.
The premium metal bracket discovery® smart discovery® smart is a single-piece bracket, which means it is very biocompatible because solders are not necessary anymore. Even the hooks are injected along with the bracket in one piece.
1 implant – 2 connector geometries:
The patented tioLogic® TWINFIT system is worldwide unique: with the revolutionary Abutment Switch, one and the same implant has two connector geometries for restorations – conical and platform.
ceraMotion® One Touch – the micro-layering original
Use ceraMotion ® One Touch to achieve individual characterization and glazing quickly and easily – all in just one firing cycle. The pastes are color-coordinated and compatible with zirconium oxide or lithium disilicate.
Company name: Takara Belmont Corporation
Country of origin: Japan
Website: https://dental.takarabelmont.co.jp/
Takara Belmont has been contributing to people's wish to stay healthy and beautiful through a century of our history. Founded in Japan in 1921, and we drew on our hydraulic technology and began manufacturing dental chairs in 1960s. Committing to the healthy life not only for patients, but also for dentists & staff, our products are designed and developed to support dentist, forging a bond of trust with their patients. Based on the spirit of Japanese manufacturing, each Belmont chair is the result of more than 50 years of product research and development, meticulous engineering expertise and innovative production methods. Through our worldwide network of offices and subsidiaries, Belmont continually monitors current industry and market needs as we strive to design and introduce high quality, creative products that help increase work efficiency and productivity.
Syria-Damascus Al-Jusser Al-Abeead next to France Embassy Phone: +963 11 3333879 basel.hashem.co@gmail.com
TUNISIA MED PRO TUNISIA 19 Rue Tarek Ben Moussa Khaznadar 2017 Tunis
Phone: +216 21 65 16 32 medpro@laposte.net
TURKEY LIDER DIS ITH. IHR. SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Fevzi Cakmak Sokak No:11/5 Kizilay Ankara
Phone: +90 31 22 31 64 85 lider@liderdis.com.tr
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CITY PHARMACY CO.
Office No. 901, 9th Floor, Al Otiba Tower,Shaik Hamdan Street, P.O.Box 2098, Abu Dhabi Phone: +971 2 6323016 headoffice@citypharmacyco.ae
Establishment
TAKARA BELMONT MIDDLE EAST BRANCH in Dubai
Takara Belmont opened a representative office in Dubai, UAE in May to strengthen its business development in the Middle East region. Dubai is a hub for logistics, finance, and information, and is also a city that actively attracts global companies. Through this new sales base, we aim to strengthen our sales and marketing capabilities in the dental market in the Middle East and achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in order to further expand its overseas business.
The hydraulic mechanism of the chair ensures smooth and quiet movement of the joints and provides a comfortable feeling for patients. One of the characteristics, touch screen interface has been designed to improve efficiency and reduce stress during treatment. When a handpiece is chosen and picked up, the screen displays only necessary information, helping the dentist concentrate on the treatment. EURUS Unit with a new option, "Built-in X-ray" is shown in AEEDC Dubai 2025, so we welcome your visit at our Belmont booth.
Company name: BISCO, INC.
Country of origin: United States of America
Website: www.bisco.com
BISCO, a global leader in aesthetic dentistry continues to develop innovative products for contemporary dentistry. At BISCO “Adhesion is our passion” and we dedicate our lives to understanding and improving the bond. We understand the importance of the supporting layer of the restoration. Whether you are working with implants, zirconium, ceramics/lithium disilicate, or porcelain fused to metal we focus on dentistry from the bottom up so your patients can enjoy top down esthetics.
MENA DISTRIBUTORS
ALGERIA
EURL Healthia
Import, export de materiel et consommable medico-dentaire
149, Lot C Draria Alger 16050 Algeria +213558471628
Email: healthia-dz@outlook.com
BAHRAIN
GLOBAL MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT
Block 644, road 4433 Building 627, flat 3, Nuwaidrat
Contact: dr. Abdullah nasser
Phone: 973- 172 17093
Email: admin@gme-bh.Com
EGYPT
ALEX DENT
31 El Rashidi St., Kasr EL Ainy Shaheen Medical Mall, Cairo
BISCO proudly manufactures its materials in the United States and markets its products through highly trained, focused distributors outside the United States. At BISCO, we understand that product quality, consistency and freshness are of great importance. BISCO Dental Products are available worldwide with award winning brand names such as ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL® , AELITE ™, DUO-LINK UNIVERSAL™, TheraCal LC® , TheraCem® and Z-PRIME ™ Plus.
BIO LINK MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TRADING Office 301 & 302, 3rd Floor Jumeirah Terrace Building, 2nd December St., Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Phone: 971-4-3596242
info@biolinkdubai.com
YEMEN
EZ DENTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Mujahid St. Sana’a Phone: (96777) 022-2319
ezzaden.m@gmail.com
All-Bond Universal®
Light-Cured Dental Adhesive
All-Bond Universal is a truly universal adhesive that is formulated to be compatible with all light-, self-, and dual-cured resin composite and cement materials for all direct and indirect procedures. It also offers flexibility for use with total-, self-, and selective-etch bonding techniques. The compatibility of All-Bond Universal is due to its ultra mild acidity (pH>3). Other single bottle adhesives may need more than one bottle for indirect restorations, but with All-Bond Universal, no activator is ever required.
All-Bond Universal’s unique chemistry allows for the adhesive layer to become hydrophobic after polymerization, which leads to improved durability of the bond over time. It also contains MDP monomers, which chemically bond to the tooth for enhanced durability.
Additionally, its low film thickness allows the adhesive to readily flow into etched surfaces and offers both chemical and mechanical sealing.
All-Bond Universal is the only adhesive system you will need in your practice.
TheraCem®
Self-Adhesive Resin Cement
TheraCem by BISCO is a calcium and fluoride releasing self-adhesive resin cement designed for dental professionals, combining simplicity with high-performance bonding. Engineered for convenience, TheraCem›s MDP containing formula eliminates the need for separate bonding agents, primers, or etchants, streamlining the restoration process, and ensuring reliable adhesion to a variety of substrates.
TheraCem›s unique chemistry allows for a quick and efficient placement, reducing chair time and enhancing the overall patient experience. The dualcure feature provides flexibility, allowing for both light and self-cure options, ensuring adaptability to diverse clinical scenarios. With a low film thickness and excellent marginal integrity, TheraCem offers clinicians confidence in achieving optimal results.
Whether used for cementation of crowns, bridges, or other prosthetic restorations, TheraCem stands out as a versatile solution that prioritizes simplicity
without compromising on performance. Dental practitioners can rely on TheraCem to deliver strong, durable restorations while enjoying the added benefit of calcium release and of a simplified and efficient workflow.
Company: MEDENCY
Country of Origin: Italy
Website: https://www.medency.com
MEDENCY is an Italian company dedicated to the research, development, and production of innovative medical lasers. We specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions for the dentistry sector, ensuring optimal results and patient comfort.
LASER ENERGY FOR LIFE
Our commitment positions us as a leading European player with a strong presence throughout the MENA region. Through our partnerships with major local dental suppliers, we provide ongoing support to our clients. We also conduct continuous training activities through workshops to rapidly integrate laser technology into dental practices.
Why choose
Benefits of Choosing MEDENCY & ACTIVEDUCATION
•Comprehensive training: Our courses provide all the essential knowledge you need to effectively use dental lasers.
•Highly qualified experts: Our speakers are always up-to-date on the latest advancements in dental laser technology.
•Hands-on sessions: After the theoretical part, participants can immediately practice using the laser in hands-on sessions.
•Ongoing support: Our partners and team are always available to provide assistance.
•Certifications: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and earn continuing education credits.
OUR WEBSITE: www.medency.com/dental
MENA DISTRIBUTORS https://www.medency.com/dental/
For any inquiries, contact us: info@medency.com
Benefits for professionals:
•Improved clinical skills: Learn new techniques and protocols for more effective and safer treatments.
•Increased competitiveness: Offer your patients state-of-the-art treatments and stand out from the competition.
•Integration of smart technologies: Discover how to digitalize your practice and improve efficiency.
Our courses comply with all applicable local laws and ethical standards in the medical technology sector.
TRIPLO LASER
TRIPLO:
The Complete Dental Solution
Laser
TRIPLO is the new multi-wave laser device for intensive professional use, which combines the properties of different wavelengths. Laser Technology provides several benefits in dental surgery, periodontics, endodontics, implantology, cosmetics and therapy.
•BLUE (450nm): Offers precise cutting and immediate coagulation for faster healing and less invasive procedures.
•IR (980nm): Reduces bacteria in periodontal and endodontic procedures and penetrates deep into tissues for TMJ and orofacial therapy.
PRIMO LASER
Protect Smiles with PRIMO
The Gentle Touch of Dentistry
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and supports overall health. PRIMO is a dental laser designed to promote optimal oral health and reduce the need for invasive procedures.
Benefits of Using PRIMO:
•Deep decontamination: The laser light can reach deep into the tissue, killing bacteria and reducing the risk of infection.
•Reduced pain and discomfort: Laser procedures are often less painful than traditional methods, leading to a more comfortable experience for patients.
•Faster healing: Laser energy can stimulate tissue healing, leading to faster recovery times.
Developed for all dentists, ideal for hygienists and orthodontic specialists.
Company name: Ultradent Products Inc.
Country of origin: Salt Lake City, UT (USA) Website: www.ultradent.com
Ultradent Products Inc. was founded in 1978 in Salt Lake City by Dr. Fischer dentist, researcher and university professor (now Founder & CEO Emeritus of Ultradent Products, Inc.) with the aim of improving the techniques and products used by dentists in the entire world, in order to solve patient problems faster and without invasive methods.
Now, marking its 44th year as a family-owned, international dental supply and manufacturing company, Ultradent has continued its vision to improve oral health globally by creating better dental products that continue to set new industry standards.
Ultradent currently researches, designs, manufactures, and distributes more than 500 materials, devices, and instruments used by dentists around the world, has subsidiaries in 9 countries and sells products in over 125 countries. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs.
AFGHANISTAN
MUHAMMAD AHMAD SABAWOON LTD
Khushal khan, mina block 32, muqabil sello, Kabul
Phone: (00) 788775555 chughtai1@hotmail.com
ALGERIA
DENTINA SARL
Aïn Allah Lot N°02, El Bouroudj, Dély Ibrahim Phone: (00) 213555715 dentinadental@hotmail.com
BAHRAIN
DENTAL WORLD & MEDICAL SUPPLIES
O ce 11, bldg 932 Road 632 , block 706, salmabad Phone: (00)973 (178) 96322 dwms.bh@gmail.com
Rue du Lac Oubeira, im El Faouz, App A5-2 Phone: (+216) 71 963 747 majed.mzid@dentalconcept.net
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ELWAN TECHNICAL SUPPLIES
P.O. Box 43305, Abu Dhabi Phone: (00)97126393292 etselwan@emirates.net.ae
Opalescence™
The #1 Professional Teeth Whitening Brand on the Planet
When you want to give your patients the best results, your only choice is Opalescence™ teeth whitening!
Opalescence™ PF whitening | The most customizable of our whitening options. Use Opalescence™ PF whitening with custom trays made by your dentist for a personalized whitening solution day or night.
Opalescence Go™ whitening | It’s a portable, quick application. You pop in the UltraFit™ tray for the directed time and then brush afterwards. The tray gets thrown away and you pop in a new one next time! You can keep it anywhere there’s a fridge and a toothbrush.
Opalescence™ Boost™ in-office whitening | This miraculous product is so potent, it still needs to be applied by your dentist. It’s worth mentioning here because it’s an excellent option for fast, powerful teeth whitening. Think of it as a boost to start your whitening experience. Complete your whitening treatment with an Opalescence™ whitening take-home option.
Opalescence™ Whitening Toothpaste | Did you know that foods and other factors can cause surface stains on your teeth? A safe, everyday whitening toothpaste gently scrubs away surface stains and helps maintain a healthy smile. Achieve the best results by using toothpaste in tandem with our other whitening products which work to whiten below the surface.
Valo™ xA Modern Dental Curing Light
The VALO X dental curing light is the ultimate in LED curing light technology. It has been designed from the ground up to provide you with the durability, power, accessibility, and versatility you need. Its aerospace-grade aluminum construction provides extreme durability, while the low-profile, compact, and ergonomic wand design delivers optimal access to all regions of the mouth without compromising comfort for either patient or clinician
Featuring a larger 12.5 mm lens aperture, long-lasting custom LEDs, and optimized power output, with the new VALO X curing light you’ll be able to uniformly cure all light-cured dental materials within an even larger curing area. Its 12 LEDs (8 curing and 4 white lights) provide excellent curing depth and beam collimation with better thermal management and LED durability, so you can be confident in your cure.
The VALO X curing light is equipped with two power modes (Standard Power and Xtra Power modes), two diagnostic aid modes (Black Light and White Light Diagnostic Aid modes), and the ability to work corded or cordless. Its simplified design allows for one-button activation and its Accelerometer Function allows you to cycle between its power and diagnostic aid modes with a simple wave of the wand. This eliminates awkward fumbling during a procedure, reduces the likelihood of dropping the instrument, and helps you keep your mind on the task at hand. Five accessory lenses come included with each light, further enhancing the versatility of your VALO X curing light. Plus, every VALO X curing light is covered by our 5-year manufacturer’s warranty so you can be confident in your investment.
Company name: VOCO GmbH
Country of origin: Germany
Website: www.voco.com
The family-run dental company VOCO located in Cuxhaven (Germany) is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, both nationally and internationally.
The product portfolio comprises more than 100 preparations, with a focus on preventive, restorative, prosthetic and digital dentistry.
The products are manufactured at the headquarters and are therefore 100 percent “Made in Germany”. 440 people are employed in the departments of research, production and administration in Germany.
MENA DISTRIBUTORS
www.voco.com
IonoStar Plus
Flowable – and yet packable
IonoStar Plus is a glass ionomer restorative material with numerous special features. Very easy to extract from the capsule, the material at first has excellent wetting characteristics resulting in optimal marginal adaptation. Its viscosity then changes within a few seconds, making the material malleable for at least one minute without sticking. It thus provides ideal viscosity at every stage of application.
Moreover, IonoStar Plus has a curing time of just two minutes, after which work can continue immediately. This is a valuable advantage, particularly in the treatment of patients with low compliance, such as children.
• Perfect marginal adaptation and packability in one product, thanks to a change in viscosity during application
• Fast setting time of only 2 minutes from placement of the filling
Another 400 employees are responsible for sales worldwide and take care of dentists and depots on site.
In addition to user-friendliness, the highest safety standards and product quality have top priority at VOCO: Since September 2021, VOCO has been one of the first German dental companies to be fully certified under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in accordance with (EU) 2017/745.
Meaning that medical products of class I and Ila manufactured at the Cuxhaven site are always produced and placed on the market in accordance with valid European guidelines.
• The first glass ionomer material with tooth-like fluorescence
• High level of fluoride release
• The new capsule design reaches smaller cavities and difficult-to-access areas of the mouth
• High compressive strength and abrasion resistance
Admira Fusion 5
Simplified shade system through Cluster-Shades
Admira Fusion 5 uses five different Cluster-Shades, each bundling several VITA® classical shades. This provides adaptation to the natural colour gradient of the tooth as well as more efficient and easy shade selection.
Thanks to the simplified shade system, all 16 VITA® classical shades can be covered with only five ClusterShades. Multi-shade layering is not necessary.
This means that you are optimally positioned for your everyday practice with only five shades and can thus considerably streamline your inventory. This enables a better overview, and incorrect stocks are a thing of the past.
Simplified shade system
• all VITA classical shades can be covered with just 5 Cluster-Shades – there is no need for multiple layering
• significantly reducing your inventory
• new resin matrix enables enhanced chameleon effect through optimised light scattering
Universal
• completely universal – for the highest demands in anterior and posterior regions
• Easy and fast handling
Website: www.voco.com
• Thin cannula with flexible tip – easy and pinpoint application into the sulcus
• Viscosity Change – paste consistency varies during application and sulcus widening
