Meet the Cuspies 2023 semifinal candidates

Dec 5, 2022

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DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the list of semifinalists for the 2023 edition of the Cuspies. The awards celebrate the best and brightest in dentistry, recognizing outstanding people, products, and events over the past year.

The Cuspies semifinal list is directly influenced by the nominations you submitted earlier this year. This year's campaign includes more than 100 candidates across 14 categories, including two new categories recognizing hygiene and dental social media influencers.

Through Sunday, December 18, at midnight PT, you can vote for the semifinal candidates you would like to see in the finalist round. An expert panel will then select the winners from among the finalists.

Dental Educator of the Year

Dr. Wael Att -- Tufts University
Dr. Travis Campbell -- Speaker
Dr. Gordon Christensen -- Speaker
Dr. George Mandelaris -- University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Susan Maples -- Speaker
Dr. Harold Marioneaux -- Virginia Peninsula Community College
Dr. Marielle Pariseau -- Speaker
Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez -- University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Brittany Seymour -- Harvard University
Dr. Aditya Tadinada -- University of Connecticut

Hygiene Educator of the Year

Amber Auger, MPH -- Speaker
Valerie Dangler -- Speaker
Elijah Desmond -- Speaker
Melissa Obrotka -- Bergen Community College
Anna Pattison, MSDH -- Speaker
Emme Sanders -- Speaker
Crystal Spring -- Speaker
Kandice Swarthout -- Speaker
Kelly Tanner, PhD -- Speaker
Jennifer Turner -- Speaker

Best Dentistry Training Program

Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
University of Washington School of Dental Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

Best Hygiene Training Program

Collin College Dental Hygiene Program
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Middlesex Community College Department of Dental Hygiene
Rio Salado College Dental Hygiene Program
Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry Caruth School of Dental Hygiene
University of Florida College of Dentistry Certification Courses for Dental Hygienists
University of Maine at Augusta Dental Hygiene Program
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene Program

Dentist Influencer of the Year

Dr. Markus Blatz -- @profmarkusblatz
Dentists in the Know -- @dentistsintheknow
Dentologie -- @dentologie
Dr. Suhail Mohiuddin -- dr.m___
Bill Neumann -- The Group Dentistry Now Show podcast
Dr. Mary Pham -- @drmarypham
Dr. Brady Smith -- @drbradysmith
Dr. Chris Strandburg -- @toothstagram

Hygienist Influencer of the Year

Amber Auger -- @amberaugerrdh
Valerie Dangler -- @valerie_rdh
Kortni Davis -- @kortnihitt
Whitney DiFoggio -- @teethtalkgirl, #teethtalk
Sonya Dunbar, MHA -- @geriatric_toothfairy
Britt Glauz -- @brushwithbritt, #brushwithbritt
Trish Keena -- Elite Dental Partners/podcast guest
Amber Lovatos -- @thelatinardh
Nicole Ortega -- @mobilehygienequeen
Kelly Tanner, PhD -- @nextleveldh

Best New Imaging Product

CS 8200 3D Neo edition cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system -- Carestream Dental
DWX-53DC dry dental mill -- Roland DGA's DGShape Americas
Einstein 3D printer series -- Desktop Health
Extraoral Imaging System (EOIS) 3D CBCT x-ray system -- Midmark
fastscan.io intraoral scanner -- Glidewell, Medit
HeySmile clear aligner system -- Planmeca
NightGuard Flex resin -- SprintRay
Origin One Dental Printer -- Stratasys
Primescan Connect intraoral scanner -- Dentsply Sirona
SimplyClear clear aligner system -- Orthobrain
Trios 5 Wireless updated intraoral scanner -- 3Shape

Best New Hygiene Product

Biostom oral pain relief gel -- Forward Science
Dental Pain Eraser -- Young Innovations, Synapse Dental
Dragonfly powered loupe -- Orascoptic
Gemini Evo laser -- Ultradent
Orchid LED Headlight redesign -- Admetec
Proxeo Twist rotary polishing system --W&H
Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes -- Gojo Industries
TurboSensor+ Ultrasonic Scaler -- Parkell
X-Pur 1.1% NaF Gel with enhanced formulation -- Oral Science

Best New Restorative Product

Biodentine XP dentin restoration system -- Septodont
Flexcera Smile Ultra+ dental resin -- Desktop Health
Luna 2 nanohybrid composite -- SDI
Grandio blocs PlanMill ceramic CAD/CAM block -- Voco, Planmeca
Nova handpiece -- Bien-Air Dental
Panavia Veneer LC light-cure resin cement -- Kuraray Noritake Dental
Retraction Paste -- Voco
SprintRay Crown by Bego 3D printed resin -- SprintRay, Bego
Temporary Tooth Repair kit -- Orvance
UltraTemp Rez II temporary resin cement -- Ultradent

Best New Dental Software

AirPay -- Smylen
Dentrix QuickBill Premium -- Henry Schein One
DS Core cloud-based platform -- Dentsply Sirona
Invisalign Virtual Care AI -- Align Technology
Oryx Cloud -- Oryx Dental
Overjet Dental Assist -- Overjet
QuickVision 3D update -- Owandy
Romexis CAD/CAM module -- Planmeca
Second Opinion -- Pearl
Videa Caries Assist -- VideaHealth

Best New Consumer Product

Airflow Toothpaste -- EMS Dental
Allday Dry Mouth Gel -- Elevate Oral Care
BasicBites Synergy Plus -- Ortek
Bone-Tite dental vitamin supplement -- MediNiche
Colgate Total Whitening "Recycle Me!" edition -- Colgate-Palmolive
Crest Densify toothpaste -- Procter & Gamble
Dazzling Mint Whitening Rinse -- TheraBreath
iO10 smart toothbrush -- Oral-B
Izzo 4-in-1 oral care system -- Premier Dental
Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser -- Philips

Most Significant News Event in Dentistry

ADA struck by ransomware attack
Burnout among dental professionals soars post-pandemic
Important CDT code changes for 2023
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expands dental care for Medicare beneficiaries
Continued discussion of antibiotic guidelines
Continued use of teledentistry post-pandemic
Mpox outbreak and the dental office
Oral health risks for survivors of COVID-19
Settlement for toddler left brain dead after dental procedure
U.S. dentists continue to grow younger, more diverse

Scientific Paper of the Year

"Analysis of prosthetic joint infections following invasive dental procedures in England," JAMA Network Open
"Association between bruxism severity and serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels," Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
"Cavernous sinus thrombosis and blindness after simple tooth extraction in patient who recovered from coronavirus 2019: A case report," Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
"Clinical efficacy of a novel radiofrequency toothbrush for tooth stain reduction and tooth whitening," Journal of the American Dental Association
"Domain-specific effects of prenatal fluoride exposure on child IQ at 4, 5, and 6-12 years in the ELEMENT cohort," Environmental Research
"Erosive effect of beverages on surface hardness and ultra-structure of deciduous teeth enamel," Pediatric Dental Journal
"Impacted third molars, a rare occurrence of identical bilateral impacted mandibular third molars in linguo-buccal location: A case report," Cureus Journal of Medical Science
"The monkeypox outbreak and implications for dental practice," International Dental Journal
"Oral herpes zoster infection following COVID-19 vaccination: A report of five cases," Cureus Journal of Medical Science
"US dental health care workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic," Journal of the American Dental Association and Journal of Dental Hygiene