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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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10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disorders
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 19, 2022
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Should you prescribe antibiotics to patients with prosthetics?
By Melissa Busch
When it comes to prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints who are undergoing invasive dental procedures, dentistry and orthopedic surgery remain divided, according to a session at the 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.
July 17, 2022
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ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices
By Melissa Busch
New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.
July 14, 2022
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Most ED visits for toothaches result in antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
Most adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine
July 7, 2022
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Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.
July 5, 2022
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Week in Review: Big considerations for pediatric patients | Dealing with no-shows | Achieving accurate restorations
By Theresa Pablos
June 30, 2022
Music and aromatherapy can help anxious pediatric patients
By Alex Dagostino
Music therapy combined with aromatherapy can effectively manage fear of dental care and associated anxiety in school-aged children, according to a study published on June 30 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.
June 30, 2022
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3 factors that influence dentist opioid prescriptions
By Alex Dagostino
A prescription for antibiotics, the use of sedation, and even whether a dental student was involved in the procedure are just some of the factors that influence whether a prescription for opioids was given after a tooth extraction, reports a study published on June 9 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 22, 2022
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Can hypnosis relieve acute dental pain?
By Alex Dagostino
Can hypnosis be an alternative to medication for relieving acute dental pain? Although there are only a few dozen studies on the topic, the evidence is promising that hypnosis can help relieve dental pain, according to a systematic review published June 16 in the Journal of Dentistry.
June 19, 2022
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