Orofacial Pain: Page 72

Sleep apnea therapy improves appearance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

People with obstructive sleep apnea appear more alert, youthful and attractive after two months of continuous positive airway pressure therapy, according to a new study in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

September 15, 2013

VELscope may enhance BRONJ surgical outcomes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The VELscope is well-known as a noninvasive fluorescence tool used to detect tissue abnormalities in the oral cavity, including precancerous lesions. Now a new study has found that it may also be useful in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw induced by bisphosphonates (BRONJ).

September 12, 2013

Cosmetics Special Feature / Hot Topic

September 12, 2013

Crowdfunding a payment option for orthodontics?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients in need of financial assistance can create profiles and personal campaigns on a new website, www.peelpoints.com, that allows members to raise money to finance orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, plastic surgery, LASIK, or even a spa visit or tanning package.

September 11, 2013

OrthoAccel gains key U.S. patent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OrthoAccel Technologies has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 8,500,446, Vibrating Orthodontic Remodeling Device, for its hands-free AcceleDent device.

September 10, 2013

Psychologists can help dentists with aesthetic outcomes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists need the support of health psychologists to enhance patients' satisfaction with their appearance before they embark on aesthetic dental procedures.

September 10, 2013

3D technology changes facial surgery planning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cardiff University researchers are using 3D surface motion imaging to study facial movement and transform the way patients needing facial surgery are assessed and monitored.

September 8, 2013

Ark. orthodontist faces dental board over prophylaxes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Fort Smith, AR, orthodontist has been asked to go before the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners over allegations that offering prophylaxes might be a violation of a state law against practicing outside his specialty.

September 8, 2013

Reporting adverse drug/device reactions key to patient safety

By Donna Domino

Dental professionals are encouraged to report adverse drug and device reactions in the oral cavities of their patients to improve the U.S. surveillance system and protect patients' safety, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 8, 2013

Fosamax ONJ trials may get costly for Merck

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ongoing litigation involving allegations that Merck's osteoporosis bisphosphonate drug Foxamax caused thousands of individuals to develop osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) got more complicated this week.

September 5, 2013

Patients sue Okla. oral surgeon over pathogen exposure

By Donna Domino

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against an Oklahoma oral surgeon accused of exposing thousands of patients to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment. The suit was filed by seven people, including five who claim they contracted infectious diseases during treatment at his dental clinics.

September 4, 2013

Fla. dental board votes on anesthesiology turf battle

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Florida Board of Dentistry has decided against expanding the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

September 4, 2013

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