Study IDs gene that raises risk of ONJ
 January 27, 2012 -- Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients who take bisphosphonates, according to a new study in the Oncologist.
Are immediate implants after extraction reliable?
 January 27, 2012 -- Placing implants immediately after an extraction has become an accepted treatment since the first procedure of its kind was reported in 1978, but questions remain about the odds of success. A new systematic review found that while failure rates are low, there are pitfalls in the treatment.
Report outlines 5 elements for improving oral healthcare
 January 26, 2012 -- Accountability, data collection, and new ways of delivering care are key to improving the quality of oral healthcare in the U.S., according to a new report funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the DentaQuest Institute.
Oral HPV infection increasing in young men
 January 26, 2012 -- The incidence of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, the principal cause of a form of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, is increasing in young men in the U.S., according to a study presented at this week's Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium in Phoenix.
Bill would allow Calif. to study midlevel providers
 January 25, 2012 -- Is California gearing up to be the next state to add midlevel providers to the dental team? Lawmakers are considering a bill to allow the state to study the benefits of alternative dental care providers, and at least one state dental group supports the measure.
Studies support use of leaded glasses, thyroid collars
 January 24, 2012 -- Leaded glasses and thyroid collars can effectively reduce patient exposure to radiation during cone-beam CT imaging without disturbing diagnostic image quality at the tooth-bearing areas of the jaws, according to research presented at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology annual meeting in Chicago.
All-ceramic restorations shine in long-term study
 January 23, 2012 -- Just how reliable are all-ceramic restorations? A new study examining 1,335 all-ceramic restorations placed between 1987 and 2009 determined that they have a 93.5% probability of survival over 10 years.
Beyond Practice Management: Doctor, meet patient
 January 20, 2012 -- In tough economic times, it's hard to avoid the temptation of skipping the steps necessary for an excellent doctor-patient relationship and jumping right into treatment instead. Here's a step-by-step approach for creating strong relationships that can also help improve treatment acceptance.
UBC program emphasizes practice management
 January 19, 2012 -- The University of British Columbia (UBC) is offering a continuing dental education program taught primarily by business school professors that is tailored to dentists' specific needs as entrepreneurs and small-business managers.
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Doctor, meet patient
In tough economic times, it's hard to avoid the temptation of skipping the steps necessary for an excellent doctor-patient relationship and jumping right into treatment instead. Here's a step-by-step approach for creating strong relationships that can also help improve treatment acceptance.
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