Dental Industry Trends Summary Jun 30 - Jul 6

Natural Mouthwash: Preserving Good Bacteria While Eliminating Bad

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has discovered a naturopathic mouthwash with herbal ingredients that could potentially serve as an alternative to traditional mouthwash. Traditional antiseptic rinses eliminate all oral bacteria, including beneficial bacteria that protect against gum disease and other oral health issues. Rutgers identified this issue and sought out a solution, so they put a commercially available herbal mouthwash to the test. They found that the herbal alternative was most effective for killing harmful bacteria while still preserving the helpful ones. This discovery could signal the start of a new era of dentistry that dives deeper into more natural methods.

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Brace Faces are Trending Right Now

For the first time since clear aligners were introduced, the popularity of traditional metal braces has increased amongst patients in the past year. Social media is turning braces, mainly for teens and young adults, into a trendy fashion accessory that allows them to express themselves. Beyond just their fashionability, metal braces often have better outcomes, mostly due to the results of clear aligners relying on patient compliance, with many struggling to keep up with the wear time. Trends within the industry are constantly changing, and so it’s important to always stay adaptable to align with patient needs.

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