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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

Tooth staining tops list of parents' concerns about SDF

By Alex Dagostino

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is an effective and efficient treatment for early childhood caries, but the resulting permanent black tooth staining is a top concern for parents considering its use for their children, according to a study that is being published in the October issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

August 17, 2022

Dental abscess germ causes rare carotid artery aneurysm

By Melissa Busch

A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according to a case report published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques.

August 15, 2022

ADA calls for public comments on caries lesions treatment guideline

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Science & Research Institute is seeking public comments for its proposed clinical practice guideline on restorative treatments for caries lesions.

August 9, 2022

Patients willing to pay more for convenient restorations

By Melissa Busch

Patients in need of restorations value reduced wait times, no post-treatment pain, and other conveniences over longevity, according to recent research published in the Journal of Dental Research. What's more, they may be willing to pay for their preferences.

August 2, 2022

Imaging aids in treatment of man's fused 3rd molar

By Melissa Busch

Imaging assisted in the treatment of a man's third molar that had fused with a supernumerary tooth, according to a case report published July 27 in the American Journal of Case Reports. The man was diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with apical periodontitis.

August 1, 2022

Most guidelines support antibiotics to prevent endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent endocarditis following dental care vary, but most support its use despite the risk of antimicrobial resistance, according to a systematic review published on July 25 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

July 28, 2022

U.K. dentists left to fix dental tourism gone wrong

By Alex Dagostino

U.K. dentists are picking up the pieces from a rise in dental tourism. A new survey from the British Dental Association reflects the rising trend in dental tourism and highlights the problems it has caused for both patients and practices.

July 26, 2022

TikTok's #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications

By Alex Dagostino

#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people's dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by TV personality Katie Price and Jack Fincham of "Love Island" entails traveling abroad to Turkey to get discounted crowns.

July 19, 2022

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

Week in Review: Hypnotized dental patient | Too much dental debt | Call for CMS to expand Medicare dental coverage

By Melissa Busch

July 8, 2022

Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study

By Alex Dagostino

A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the Archives of Oral Biology.

July 6, 2022

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