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
Hottest Dental Procedure
- All-on-X dental implants
- Clear aligner therapy for airway improvements
- Digital dentures
- Immediate implant placement in perforated sinus floor membrane
- Lasers for crown lengthening
- One-day jaw replacements and implant placements
- Prosthetic gingival restoration with colored composite resin
- Robot-assisted dental surgery
- Surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy
- Virtual reality for relieving dental anxiety
Vote for your favorite semifinal candidates through December 18, 2022.
