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Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, which may represent an inappropriate use of antibiotics, according to new research presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR ) meeting in London.
August 5, 2018
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New product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries.
June 26, 2018
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Managing pain for the adolescent brain
By Theresa Pablos
Fast cars, unprotected sex, and opioid addiction? The brains of adolescents are wired to take risks, and dentists are often the first professionals to prescribe opioids to this population. Learn how one expert recommended treating teenagers and young adults during a recent ADA webinar.
June 17, 2018
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How do narrow-diameter implants fare over the long term?
By Lori Roniger
Wearing overdentures supported by narrow-diameter implants can be an intriguing choice for older patients whose needs aren't met by conventional dentures but who require treatment that isn't too invasive. Because the long-term quality-of-life benefits of this option are unknown, investigators took a closer look.
June 10, 2018
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Investment firm to acquire Keystone Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Investment firm Accelmed has entered into an agreement to buy Keystone Dental.
June 4, 2018
Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men
By Lori Roniger
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link.
June 3, 2018
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NYU researcher receives NIH grant to study bone loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a two-year grant of more than $435,000 to study and potentially prevent bone loss related to aging.
May 31, 2018
Dental never events: Moving beyond wrong-tooth extraction
By Lori Roniger
Can you identify the "never events" in dentistry -- patient care incidents that safety experts agree should never happen? The concept of these never events is familiar in medicine, but its use in dentistry is more limited. An international team of researchers developed a list of dental never events that goes beyond wrong-tooth extraction.
May 22, 2018
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Survey: Physicians lack awareness of dental neglect in kids
By Tony Edwards
Previous research has indicated a link between higher levels of tooth decay and children who are neglected. But if a child sees a physician, not a dentist, can the physician recognize the oral health signs that might suggest neglect is taking place? The results of a new study suggest this is not the case.
May 10, 2018
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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
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Study: 3D-printed mandibles may reduce OR time
By Theresa Pablos
Creating 3D-printed models of fractured mandibles may reduce time spent in the operating room (OR), according to a new study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The findings suggest that inexpensive 3D printing technologies could save hospitals hundreds of dollars per operation.
May 1, 2018
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Imaging offers perspective on third-molar extractions
By Tony Edwards
When considering whether to extract an impacted third molar, imaging might help guide your treatment decision. Researchers studied almost 1,200 clinical images of impacted third molars and came to some surprising conclusions about when extraction was appropriate.
April 24, 2018
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