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Oral surgeons should track some patients at risk of endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
In a withdrawn article, researchers said oral and maxillofacial surgeons should monitor patients at moderate risk for infective endocarditis for four months after some dental procedures, according to a perspective published on October 13 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
October 16, 2022
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Dr. Low dishes on lasers, crown lengthening, and more
By Theresa Pablos
HOUSTON - Dr. Samuel Low spoke to DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos about lasers for the treatment of periodontal conditions and crown lengthening, the topics of his two sold-out presentations at the 2022 ADA SmileCon meeting in Houston.
October 12, 2022
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Renew and ProHealth Dental announce partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renew and ProHealth Dental announced a partnership to expand Renew's footprint with new surgical center locations across the New York tri-state area and New England region.
October 11, 2022
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9-year-old sets world record for 3rd-molar extraction
By Melissa Busch
A boy in Virginia was 9 years and 327 days old when he had a wisdom tooth extracted, making him the youngest person in the world to undergo this procedure, according to a recent story in the Guinness World Records.
October 10, 2022
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Tooth loss increases risk of death in older adults
By Alex Dagostino
Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
October 9, 2022
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World Smile Day: Which cities smile the most?
By Alex Dagostino
To celebrate World Smile Day on October 7, researchers analyzed the presence of smiling faces in 15,000 Instagram photos in 50 cities across the U.S. Their analysis of the American cities that smile the most was published by Shiny Smile Veneers
October 7, 2022
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Childhood medication linked to molar incisor hypomineralization
By Alex Dagostino
Exposure to certain medications in early childhood is suspected to be associated with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Researchers analyzed associations between MIH, exposure to medication, and prenatal factors in a study published on September 30 in the Journal of Dentistry.
October 3, 2022
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Antipsychotic induces open bite in 27-year-old woman
By Melissa Busch
A 27-year-old woman developed an open bite when she took the atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole, and her malocclusion worsened as her medication dosage increased, according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
September 29, 2022
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Ultradent launches new LED curing light
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental material and equipment manufacturer Ultradent Products has launched the new broadband LED curing light, Valo X.
September 27, 2022
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Carestream Dental previews stackable guide at AAOMS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental is giving a preview of its stackable guide solution for use with full-arch implant restorations at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) annual meeting in New Orleans.
September 15, 2022
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Prednisolone may cause delayed healing after tooth extraction
By Alex Dagostino
Patients taking prednisolone following a tooth extraction may experience delayed healing of the extraction socket. A study published on September 8 in the Journal of Dental Sciences identified specific dosages of prednisolone and other factors associated with delayed healing of the extraction site.
September 13, 2022
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How to correctly code an intentional coronectomy
By Estela Vargas
Coding for a coronectomy can confuse dentists and insurance coordinators and lead to claim denials. Though the code for an intentional partial tooth removal has been in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature code set for a decade, it often isn't used correctly. In this column, Estela Vargas shares how to get it right.
September 13, 2022
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