Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 20

What are the risks of counterfeit or DIY dental materials?

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

A Washington dentist elected not to follow the standard of care with endodontic cold vitality testing for patients. He allegedly swapped an approved refrigerant with an off-label product used to dust off computer keyboards. In this column, Dr. Michael W. Davis warns dentists not to make the same mistake.

March 2, 2021

Dentists must watch for COVID-19 vaccine's side effects

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal.

March 1, 2021

New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming

By Melissa Busch

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

March 1, 2021

Air Techniques debuts ventless systems at Chicago Midwinter

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques launched a new ventless vacuum system series at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 28, 2021

Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19

By Theresa Pablos

The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 25, 2021

Md. bill pushes for faster action on dental injuries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sen. Pam Beidle, a former dental assistant, has proposed a state bill that would require faster action on complaints about poor dental care.

February 23, 2021

Zimmer Biomet shuffles board members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zimmer Biomet has made a number of changes to its board of directors.

February 22, 2021

3D printing impression trays saves money and time

By Theresa Pablos

Clinicians can save money and time by 3D printing open impression trays for patients in need of multiple implant-supported prostheses, according to a study published on February 14 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

February 21, 2021

Zimmer Biomet names CEO of dental, spine spinoff

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zimmer Biomet has named Vafa Jamali as the new CEO of NewCo, its newly spun off dental and spine company.

February 17, 2021

Air Techniques to host aerosol reduction course at Chicago Midwinter

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques will host an aerosol reduction course at the upcoming Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter meeting from February 25 to 27.

February 17, 2021

New CAD preop aid could help reduce radiation exposure

By Emily Hayes

A new CAD-based referencing method that uses a digital dental scan could help reduce radiation exposure before craniomaxillofacial surgeries, according to a study published on February 7 in the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery.

February 17, 2021

Study flags cancer risks from dental x-rays

By Emily Hayes

Dental x-ray radiation exposure caused an estimated 967 cancers in the U.S. in 2019, according to a recent study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Of these cancers, the vast majority could have been prevented, the researchers found.

February 16, 2021

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