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NY hygienists can give nitrous oxide, local anesthesia
May 18, 2022 -- Dental hygienists in New York now can administer local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide to patients while assisting dentists with all dental procedures, thanks to a bill that was recently signed into law. Read More
How important is your team?
May 18, 2022 -- How important is your team? They are the single most important factor in the success of most dental practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But the formula for a winning team and practice has changed dramatically in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Are prophylactic antibiotics needed to prevent endocarditis?
May 17, 2022 -- It is unclear whether prophylaxis antibiotics help prevent bacterial endocarditis in at-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures, according to a systematic review published May 10 in Cochrane Library. Read More
Digital workflow speeds up implant-supported crowns
May 17, 2022 -- Implant-supported crowns can be made in both fully and partially digital workflows. The occlusal adjustment and total adjustment times of the fully digital workflow, however, are significantly shorter than the partially digital workflow, according to a study in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Read More
Cancer drug may have delayed man's oral surgery healing
May 16, 2022 -- A medication used to treat cancer may have prevented a 58-year-old man from healing following an oral surgery procedure, according to a case report published May 11 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read More
Which gender has the best oral hygiene habits?
May 16, 2022 -- Which gender has the best oral hygiene habits? In the U.S., women exhibit better oral hygiene behaviors, including proactively visiting the dentist, than men, according to a study published May 8 in the Journal of Dentistry. Read More
Do's & don'ts for building your practice's value
May 16, 2022 -- As practices adapt to the new dental economy, competition for patients continues to grow. Your patients want more value for their money, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Read More
New products and more at CDA Presents
May 13, 2022 -- ANAHEIM - Companies are showcasing new products that creatively solve problems facing dentists and patients at the California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting in Anaheim. Read More
Save Your Tooth Month Q&A with Dr. Samuel Low
May 13, 2022 -- May is Save Your Tooth Month, which serves as an annual reminder about the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy. To mark the occasion, Dr. Samuel Low, a periodontology expert and chief dental officer of Biolase, answered questions about helping dental patients keep their teeth. Read More
Masks out, sunglasses in for day 1 of CDA Presents
May 12, 2022 -- ANAHEIM - The sun shines, palm trees sway, and many attendees smile -- without masks -- at the 2022 California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting. Read More
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American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session
May 21-24
Miami Beach, Florida United States
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Annual Conference
June 16-18
Minneapolis, Minnesota United States
Florida Dental Convention
June 23-25
Kissimmee, Florida United States
American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Annual Conference
June 24-26
Louisville, Kentucky United States
National Dental Association (NDA) Convention
July 14-17
Phoenix, Arizona United States