Good oral health starts with the fundamentals: effective daily hygiene, regular dental visits and, where needed, professional periodontal care. But for some patients, there may also be an opportunity to look beyond the toothbrush and consider the nutritional support behind the tissues and structures that keep teeth healthy and in place. Two areas are particularly […]
About the case Upper left first molar (tooth 26). The patient presented with sensitivity and instability on biting on the upper left. On examination, the 26 showed a mesial fracture with a cracked mesiobuccal cusp, and the radiograph revealed secondary decay in the mesial area beneath the existing restoration. The treatment decision was to replace […]
Fresh Breath Month has traditionally focused on managing bad breath through microbial control and hygiene-based interventions. In 2026, it presents an opportunity for the oral healthcare industry to elevate the conversation, shifting from short-term fixes to biologically sound, ethically responsible approaches that support long-term oral and systemic health. For dentists, oral hygienists, educators and industry […]
The Fresh Breath Insights 2025 survey, conducted by Ivodent in partnership with GUM, gathered insights from 170 South African dental professionals - including general dentists, specialists, oral hygienists, dental assistants and technicians. It highlights a pressing need for more patient education and increased awareness. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed their expertise to help clarify […]
IVOblog Quick Q&A recently asked Dr Redelinghuys, a dentist in Pretoria (who specialises in Root Canals), what she loved most about her new Ivoclar CS6 combination furnace: her Quick answer! “Having a patient “all done in a day!” Q: Has the Ivoclar CS6 combination furnace made one day visits for your patients easier? I love […]
The MDP-based adhesive functional monomer found in various Ivoclar products has been specially formulated to ensure high bond strengths to various substrates. MDP consists of a long-chain methacrylate with a phosphoric acid group. The phosphoric acid group enables a stable chemical bond to zirconium oxide and base metal alloys. Consequently, using an additional bonding agent […]
