Orofacial Pain: Page 74

Sleep apnea increases risk of sudden cardiac death
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A moderate case of obstructive sleep apnea can significantly increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, an often fatal condition in which the heart stops beating and must be immediately treated with CPR or an automated external defibrillator, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
June 11, 2013
Sm;)e Perfected launches free whitening campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sm;)e Perfected has launched a campaign to help people land jobs by providing free whitening for patients through dental offices that use the company's products.
June 9, 2013
Calif. youth gets S4L college scholarship
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Fresno, CA, youth has received orthodontic and college scholarships from the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L).
June 6, 2013
Is dentistry ready to get more personal?
By Kathy Kincade
While some practitioners take offense at the notion because they already provide personalized care, others contend that advances in genomics are making it possible to enhance patient care. Here's a look at some of the research projects fueling this transformation and what it means for dental professionals today.
June 5, 2013
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Risky jaw surgery popular in S. Korea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dangerous double-jaw surgery is growing among South Korean women as a way to improve their appearance.
June 2, 2013
Teeth-whitening by nondentists in NC OK
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has lost its appeal of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission ruling that supported the right of nondentists to offer teeth-whitening products and services in the state.
June 2, 2013
Smartphone app targets orthodontic patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mighty Brace is a new HIPAA-compliant smartphone app and educational software suite created by an orthodontist to enhance patient compliance.
May 29, 2013
Are blood thinners OK prior to oral surgery?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Stroke patients do not need to discontinue taking blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin prior to undergoing dental procedures, according to a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology.
May 29, 2013
Bleaching plus abrasive dentifrices impacts enamel
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using 10% carbamide peroxide or 10% hydrogen peroxide bleaching agents in conjunction with an abrasive dentifrice can lead to a significant increase in enamel roughness when combined with an abrasive dentifrice, according to a study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.
May 28, 2013
Coating method accelerates bonding with bone
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Japanese researchers have developed a coating method that accelerates bonding with bone, which could reduce the burden of orthodontic subperiosteal devices on dental patients, according to a new study in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials.
May 27, 2013
UF provides pediatric dental sedation training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry in Gainesville is helping pediatric dentists get specialized training in dental sedation and office emergency preparedness.
May 22, 2013
Survey: Most in U.K. prefer dentist for whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey conducted in the U.K. on behalf of the British Dental Health Foundation found that 72% of those queried were mostly likely to go to the dentist to have their teeth whitened.
May 21, 2013
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