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Ceramic implants 101: A viable and proven implant alternative

By Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

What are ceramic implants and why might you want to consider them for your practice? In this new series, ceramic implant expert Dr. Sammy Noumbissi shares why you shouldn't overlook these alternatives to titanium implants.

February 28, 2023

Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing

By Will Morton

Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.

February 28, 2023

Melatonin may reduce pain, swelling after 3rd molar surgery

By Melissa Busch

Patients with impacted lower third molars may experience less pain and swelling if the hormone melatonin is applied to their tooth sockets after surgical removal, according to a prospective, randomized clinical trial published recently in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

February 20, 2023

Is computer-aided surgery a tool against antibiotic resistance?

By Melissa Busch

Static computer-aided implant surgery offers benefits compared to conventional procedures, including that it may help combat antibiotic resistance, according to a letter published on January 24 in the International Dental Journal.

January 25, 2023

USOSM taps new COO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named Alisa Ulrey as chief operations officer (COO).

January 23, 2023

Clinical trial to test material to regenerate bone

By Kate Madden Yee

The Italian Ministry of Health has granted permission for a 15-patient pilot clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a biomaterial designed to regenerate bone in the mandibular and maxillary dental arches, according to a press release from the company behind the material.

January 23, 2023

Patients prefer OMSs for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) continue to be patients' first choice for wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, according to national consumer surveys conducted by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

December 11, 2022

Neocis' Yomi gets FDA OK for new bone reduction feature

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Robot-assisted dental surgery firm Neocis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for a new bone reduction feature on its Yomi dental robotic system.

November 16, 2022

CMS establishes new code for dental surgeries performed in hospitals

By Alex Dagostino

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has agreed to establish a new dental billing and payment system to improve access to dental surgeries performed in hospital operating rooms, according to the ADA.

November 16, 2022

Week in Review: Criticism of new AAOMS guidance | Voters weigh in on dental issues | Top 10 celebrity smiles

By Theresa Pablos

November 10, 2022

Dentists can help female victims of violence

By Alex Dagostino

Researchers analyzed the characteristics and prevalence of oral-maxillofacial trauma in female victims of physical violence caused by men in a review published on November 5 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

November 9, 2022

Clinicians say AAOMS' MRONJ guidance misses the mark

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians are criticizing the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) for its updated guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), questioning the criteria used to identify this rare yet serious condition.

November 7, 2022

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