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Tooth wear may not have a large impact on quality of life
By Alex Dagostino
Three out of four people experience tooth wear, but unless it's severe, tooth wear may not have a big impact on patients' oral health-related quality of life, according to a study of 570 adults that was published on August 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.
August 24, 2022
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3 benefits of lasers for the modern dental practice
By Dr. Ben Curtis
Dental lasers can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a root canal procedure and other treatments compared to traditional high- and slow-speed handpieces. Dr. Ben Curtis shares three benefits of lasers and how he's incorporated them into his dental practice.
August 22, 2022
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NSAIDs or acetaminophen: Which med is best for orthodontic pain?
By Alex Dagostino
Over-the-counter analgesics can effectively treat orthodontic pain, according to a review published on August 11 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. The analysis found no significant differences in pain relief between common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen.
August 15, 2022
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Week in Review: Toothbrushing linked to COVID-19 symptoms | Prepare for monkeypox | New pain research
By Theresa Pablos
August 12, 2022
Virtual reality can decrease pain for pediatric patients
By Alex Dagostino
Want to reduce pain for your pediatric patients during painful or uncomfortable procedures? Try distracting them. In a study of pediatric patients, using virtual reality as a distraction reduced pain during rubber dam placement, according to a study published on August 6 in the International Dental Journal.
August 11, 2022
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Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
By Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief
From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.
August 9, 2022
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What you need to know about the use of sevoflurane in kids
By Melissa Busch
Clinicians can use 8% sevoflurane to safely induce anesthesia in children despite anecdotal reports that the sweet-smelling anesthetic can cause seizurelike, jerking movements, according to a recent review published in Pediatric Anesthesia.
August 7, 2022
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Is there a better way to treat severe periodontitis?
By Melissa Busch
Combining conventional scaling with an anti-infective drug treatment may improve outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis, according to a commentary published on August 1 in Periodontology 2000.
August 4, 2022
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Legal Case: Are you ready to perform sedation dentistry?
By Dr. Marc Leffler
Dr. E, a general dentist in practice for more than 30 years, took advantage of her state's sedation dentistry laws by attending a weekend course on dental sedation management. Not long after, a patient died in her practice, followed by a demand for settlement. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.
August 3, 2022
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Root canals linked to rare Eagle syndrome
By Melissa Busch
Imaging aided in revealing that the rare Eagle syndrome, which is caused by a calcified stylohyoid ligament, may be linked to dental inflammatory events, specifically root canal treatments, according to a study published on July 26 in the International Dental Journal.
July 28, 2022
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What you need to know about malpractice and TMJ surgeries
By Melissa Busch
About 1% of medical malpractice cases filed against U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons stem from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgeries, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 26, 2022
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