Smile Design: Page 35

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are 2-appointment dentures too good to be true? Dr. Lee shares his experience

Do two-appointment dentures sound too good to be true? Most dentists have grown accustomed to the challenging and time-consuming conventional denture workflows. Molds, try-ins, fittings, and adjustments can lead to many appointments and a lot of chairtime for your patient. In this webinar from Dandy, Dr. Robert Lee from Omalee Dental shares his experience adopting a digital denture workflow.

September 20, 2022

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

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

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

Candid fills out leadership team with new hires

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Clear aligner developer Candid has appointed Dr. Lou Shuman as an executive consultant and chief development officer and Dr. Brian Gray as chief dental officer.

September 12, 2022

Bigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids' health

By Alex Dagostino

More generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children's oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA.

September 12, 2022

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