4 INDUSTRY Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | August 2019 Treat pulpotomies with TheraCal PT Resin-modified calcium silicate performs as barrier and protectant of pulpal complex By Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune Staff BISCO has introduced TheraCal PT — a biocompatible, dual-cured, resin-modi- fied calcium silicate designed for pulp- otomy treatment. It’s the latest product in BISCO’s “Thera” family of products that also includes TheraCem self-adhe- sive resin cement and TheraCal LC pulp capping liner. All three products feature resin-modified calcium silicate technol- ogy with calcium releasing abilities. During an interview conducted at the 2019 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meeting in Chicago, Kather- ine Steyer, product marketing manager at BISCO Dental Products, explained that TheraCal PT maintains tooth vitality by performing as a barrier and protectant of the dental pulpal complex. ADA/ FDI BOOTH NOS. 1453, 5745, CN10 Steyer said that when a primary tooth is compromised, it is important to save it because it is important for speech, for mastication and for guiding adult teeth. Steyer explained that TheraCal PT is particularly helpful in treating children because it can be used for immediate res- toration. No mixing required What’s more, TheraCal PT does not re- quire mixing like MTA, Steyer said. And further, unlike calcium hydroxide, it is moisture tolerant, she said. Another plus, Steyer said, is that it is radiopaque, allow- ing for easy identification and differen- tiation from recurrent decay and other restorative materials. “What’s great about this product is an easy application with its direct syringe,” Steyer said. “We have a working time of minimum 45 seconds and a setting time ” See PULPOTOMIES, page 6 In the exhibit hall at the 2019 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meeting in Chicago, Katherine Steyer of BISCO Dental Products holds TheraCal PT, BISCO Dental’s new product designed for pulpotomy treatment. Photo/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune Staff Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service’s Oral Health Coordinating Committee. He identified challenges and opportunities that have emerged since publication of the first report in 2000 and described key issues currently affecting oral health, such as dis- ease prevention and treatment strategies for an aging population, trends in the dental workforce and factors contributing to the rising cost of health care. In his remarks, titled “The Power of Us,” Bergman shared key insights on a variety of topics, ranging from trends affecting the practice of dentistry and the rise of consumerism to the growing demand for diversity and cultural competency among health professionals. “At Henry Schein, we strongly believe in the power of public-private partnership because the global health is- sues we face are too daunting for any single sector to ef- fectively address,” Bergman said. “With our public-pri- vate partnerships, we work with governmental as well as non-governmental organizations, customers and suppliers to make a difference in society. This enables trust, and with trust, you can move things forward – like advancing oral health, for example, by bringing together academia, professionals and public health of- ficials from around the globe.” For more than 100 years, the NDA has been a national forum for minority dentists and a leader in advanc- ing their rights. The NDA promotes oral health equity among people of color by harnessing the collective power of its members, advocating for the needs of and mentoring dental students of color, and raising the pro- file of the profession in their communities. The NDA comprises 39 state and local chapters throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Rep- resenting nearly 8,000 African American dental pro- fessionals and 37 million African Americans, NDA also includes members from across Latin America, Africa, Canada and Saudi Arabia. (Source: Henry Schein) From left, Stanley M. Bergman, chairman and CEO of Henry Schein Inc., joined by Catherine Alicia Georges, EdD, RN, FAAN, president, AARP National Volunteers and Rear Admiral Timothy L. Ricks, DMD, MPH, chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service and assistant surgeon general of the United States. Photo/Provided by Henry Schein Inc. “ GAP, page 1 As a leading voice on issues important to the age-50- plus community, Georges outlined AARP’s health agen- da highlighting efforts to address health inequalities in communities of color and the need for collaboration among all sectors to overcome social determinants that impede seniors from accessing care. Georges stressed the need for greater understanding of oral health as part of overall health as she detailed AARP’s oral health advocacy initiatives and support for including dental benefits in Medicare. Ricks updated attendees on the progress of the “Sur- geon General’s Report on Oral Health,” which was com- missioned by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Ser- vices, the Office of the Surgeon General, the National