Endodontics: Page 18

Misinformation about root canals still lives on social media

By Melissa Busch

A film that revived junk science, claiming root canals cause serious illnesses like cancer, was removed from streaming platforms this past spring after backlash from the dental community, but it continues to live on social media, according to Poynter Institute's nonprofit project PolitiFact.

November 18, 2019

Virtual dentist network offers patients second opinions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Virtual care company TeleDentists now offers second opinions about dental procedures to patients.

October 31, 2019

Is a root canal scarier than spiders?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

How much do you fear a root canal? A majority of adults are more afraid of this procedure than spiders, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.

October 29, 2019

Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics

By Melissa Busch

Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

October 16, 2019

Endodontists give in when docs, patients push for opioids

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 43% of endodontists reported they had prescribed opioids after feeling pressured by physicians or patients to order the medication, according to a new study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

October 10, 2019

Hu-Friedy launches new line of mirrors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has introduced its new line of HD Black Line mirrors, which feature a frame that reduces glare and carbon coating on the handle that provides enhanced contrast and visual acuity in a patient's mouth.

October 2, 2019

Patient death after root canal investigated in Wash.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Washington State Department of Health is investigating the death of a woman who died after undergoing a root canal at an endodontic practice in Vancouver, WA.

September 25, 2019

Talking to your patients about implants or a root canal

By Dr. Edward Harsini

Should your patient get an implant or a root canal? Dr. Edward Harsini notes that this is a difficult conversation to have with a patient and requires the dentist to have an answer that incorporates both the patient's investment and medical history perspectives. An implant isn't always the right answer.

September 22, 2019

Hu-Friedy adds new line of forceps

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has released its new line of forceps for atraumatic tooth extraction.

September 2, 2019

Komet partners with UNC to develop new dental tools

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have signed a research agreement with the goal of developing dental rotary products that improve patient experiences.

August 29, 2019

AZ endodontist under review for online feud with patient

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners is reviewing whether a Phoenix endodontist violated professional standards and a patient's privacy by responding to a negative Yelp review.

August 26, 2019

Review focuses on avoiding discoloration after regeneration

By Tony Edwards

Regenerative endodontic procedures such as root canal revitalization can be successful, but tooth discoloration caused by the materials used may occur. Researchers reviewed the literature to see which materials could cause tooth discoloration and how to successfully avoid this issue.

August 15, 2019

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