TBS Dental Introduces Revolutionary rezSHARP Hygiene Instrument Line [New York, July 26, 2023] – TBS Dental, a leading innovator in dental instrumentation, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking rezSHARP line of Scalers and Curettes. With cutting-edge technology and superior materials, rezSHARP instruments are designed to transform the dental hygiene experience, providing a sharper, longer-lasting edge while prioritizing user comfort and patient experience. The Power of Superior Steel: Cryogenically Treated Aerospace Grade Stainless Steel At the heart of the rezSHARP advantage lies ..read more

Dental elevators have been around for centuries, But it was not until the 1880s that they became commonly used in dentistry. Unfortunately, little has changed in their design over the past 140 years, with only minor tweaks to the handles and tips. However, with the increasing success of dental implant surgery, maintaining bone has become crucial for both immediate and delayed implant placement. Traditional elevators use a wheel and axle or lever action to force a tooth out of its socket, causing significant stress on the tooth-bone complex, leading to alveolar or root fractures. In the early 2 ..read more

Are you deciding on starting a dental office? You may have completed your training, certifications, and courses learning how surgeries are performed using an implant surgical kit and other advanced tools. What is the next thing now? You will need the setup with an implant surgery kit and other basic instruments required to perform the dental operations. The tooth placement procedures along with the different tools and technologies associated with it are the need of every modern dentistry facility. Equipment like dental forceps, rongeurs, and more are helpful in achieving the best possible outc ..read more

Tooth extraction is unquestionably the treatment that most patients fear. After all, it is the process of removing the tooth attached inside the alveolar bone sockets. However, they are removed only when damaged, chipped, broken, or decayed.  The best thing is that the extraction procedure becomes easy to perform and bearable by using the ideal surgical instruments. Professional dental practitioners use dental extraction tools like forceps, elevators, curettes, etc. These help them make the treatments as much atraumatic and simplified as possible.  Additionally, dental surgical instr ..read more

Tooth extraction may be performed for a variety of reasons, and when doing so, it is important to determine the most efficient treatment plan that allows for preservation of surrounding tissues. Factors to consider prior to extraction are bone resorption and the possible changes in gingival contours. For these reasons, an atraumatic extraction is recommended to help preserve the alveolar socket and bone ridge. Additional consideration may be given to bone grafting, membranes, and possible dental implants. Prior to tooth extraction, a complete radiographic assessment will be performed to help d ..read more

Suturing materials and techniques have evolved over the years; however, the fundamentals of suturing have remained mostly the same. Suturing and its application in dental surgery may give pause to many dental practitioners as it requires proper technique and lot of practice to become comfortable with the challenges presented. The primary goal is to manipulate and stabilize the tissue to optimize wound healing and minimize complications. Anything short of reaching this goal may result in wound dehiscence at the edges or separation of tissues from the underlying bone, leading to complications su ..read more

Necessity is the Mother of Invention The proverb “necessity is the mother of invention” can be found in the Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings. There, it is first attributed to William Fitzhugh and His Chesapeake World (1681). Whether the actual origin of the saying or not, the meaning resonates with those who hear it. Solutions are created from the need to solve a given problem. Pictured below is a Civil War-era Extraction Forceps (circa 1860). It is said that this instrument was invented after the failure of a “tooth key.” The concept was that the drill in the center of ..read more

TBS Dental is thrilled and excited to finally unveil our newest product with you – the first line of defense in reducing airborne bacterial contamination, shieldVAC. With growing concern over Covid-19 and aerosol contamination in the profession of dentistry,shieldVAC will act as the first barrier between the patient and the practitioner. The shields allow for protection as well as maximum visibility, while utilizing existing HVE suction to help capture up to 95% of dental aerosols and splatter generated from dental procedures. With thorough research and assistance of our fellow KOL’s in denti ..read more

Remember when you lost your first tooth? Tooth extraction may have first been introduced, in jest, with the image of a string, a tooth, and a doorknob. Regrettably, many patients today perceive tooth extraction as an unpleasant but necessary step to attain a healthy, confident smile. Make Your Search for The Right Instruments Less Traumatic The reality is that tooth extraction is routinely performed in most dental practices, but atraumatic extractions and proper bone grafts in dentistry are critical to achieve desirable esthetic results as well as provide an adequate foundation for implant pla ..read more