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Dental Education: Page 49
How much local anesthetic should you use?
By
Lori Roniger
What's the maximum recommended dose for lidocaine or mepivacaine? The answer remains unclear as guidelines published by dental organizations, manufacturers, and textbooks vary, so researchers surveyed faculty at U.S. dental schools to learn more about the standards they teach.
June 14, 2018
Can physician assistants help address oral health needs?
By
Tony Edwards
Seeking to address the lack of available oral healthcare for tens of millions of people in the U.S., the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) launched an initiative in 2010 to improve physician assistants' awareness of oral health issues. Researchers reported on the progress being made at this week's AAPA annual meeting.
May 23, 2018
ED physicians not confident treating dental trauma
By
Theresa Pablos
Dental trauma requires prompt treatment to save teeth, yet 20% of emergency department (ED) physicians are not confident treating dental emergencies in children, according to a new study published in
Pediatric Emergency Care
.
May 6, 2018
How to take action to reduce periodontal disease
By
Lori Roniger
How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.
April 30, 2018
AAE18: Dentist age influences comfort with performing root canals
By
Theresa Pablos
Two new studies examined general dentists' comfort with performing endodontic procedures and what factors affected treatment completion time and rates. Researchers presented their practice management findings on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists (AAE18) annual meeting in Denver.
April 26, 2018
The future is now: Part 1 -- VR is poised to revolutionize dentistry
By
Theresa Pablos
Ready dentist one? Virtual reality (VR) is poised to change the way dentists learn, practice, and interact with patients. See how this technology is taking hold in schools and clinic -- it may change the dental clinic experience sooner than you think.
April 19, 2018
What do you need to know about teledentistry? Part 2
By
Dr. Marty Jablow
While teledentistry can play a key role in reducing access-to-care issues, it also has real potential is in the private practice sector, writes Dr. Marty Jablow. In the second part of this series, he examines six scenarios in which teledentistry may play a growing role sooner than you think.
April 11, 2018
NIDCR gives $2M for perio disease and diabetes research
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry and the University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine a $2.2Â million, five-year grant to study diabetes-related periodontal disease and bone loss.
April 1, 2018
Exan debuts EHR software for dental schools
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Exan Enterprises, a Henry Schein company, has introduced a new electronic health record (EHR) software for dental schools.
March 28, 2018
What do practitioners need to talk about HPV with patients?
By
Lori Roniger
Time to have that talk? Dental practitioners are well-positioned to help patients prevent cancers related to human papilloma virus (HPV) but can find it difficult to communicate about the topic. A new study examined the role of practitioners in this area and what might help them do a better job.
March 15, 2018
UNLV dental school warns of possible implant failure
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine is informing more than 180 patients that the implant they received at the school's Faculty Dental Practice may fail.
March 13, 2018
Do's and don'ts for education: Make business education a priority
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
The Great Recession and its aftermath have ushered in a host of permanent changes that have forever altered the dental profession. In this new competitive environment, the business of dentistry has taken on far greater importance than in the past. To be successful, dentists must continue to improve their business skills, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.
March 4, 2018
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