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Is it time to change antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines?

By Melissa Busch

A group of dentists and physicians called for the ADA and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons to reevaluate the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with prosthetic joints in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 17, 2022

No Surprises Act | How to not lose millions | Dental crown causes appendicitis

By Theresa Pablos

April 15, 2022

Swallowed dental crown caused man to develop appendicitis

By Melissa Busch

A 51-year-old man unintentionally swallowed a dental crown, resulting in an unusual case of appendicitis caused by ingestion of a foreign body, according to a case report published April 12 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

April 14, 2022

Dental Dose: The new AHA infective endocarditis guidelines

By Theresa Pablos

Last spring, the American Heart Association (AHA) changed its guidance regarding the use of antibiotic agents to help prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures. Tom Viola shares what you need to know on the latest episode of Dental Dose.

April 14, 2022

DenMat acquires Den-Shur product line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DenMat announced that it has acquired the Den-Shur product line from Prismatix Decal. The acquisition expands DenMat's portfolio to include Den-Shur's denture cups, the company said.

April 11, 2022

Can antihypertensive drugs prevent jaw bone loss?

By Melissa Busch

Cone-beam computed tomography scans show antihypertensive drugs may positively affect the thickness of the jawbone cortex, possibly preventing bone loss. The study was published April 4 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

April 10, 2022

Week in Review: Pulling healthy teeth | Increased oral cancer risk? | Happy dental hygienists week

By Theresa Pablos

April 8, 2022

Root canal sealer found in woman with nerve injury

By Melissa Busch

A 27-year-old woman lost sensation in her chin and lip following root canal treatment on her mandibular molar. Months later, specialists confirmed that extrusion of the root canal sealer caused the patient's permanent anesthesia, according to a case report published April 1 in Oral Surgery.

April 7, 2022

Lidocaine shot may have led to patient's heart attack

By Melissa Busch

A local injection of lidocaine during dental treatment possibly induced a coronary artery spasm, potentially resulting in a 50-year-old man's heart attack, according to a case report published April 3 in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences.

April 4, 2022

When patients ask for healthy teeth to be pulled, dentists oblige

By Melissa Busch

A small percentage of patients request the extraction of healthy teeth, and though dentists report reluctance, many pull the teeth anyway, according to a study published on March 30 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 3, 2022

Dental appearance may lead young teens to self-harm

By Melissa Busch

Nearly half of teens who self-harm say they engage in self-injurious behavior due to the way their teeth look, according to a survey of more than 600 eighth-grade students. The findings were published March 26 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

March 29, 2022

Benco Dental begins selling Zyris products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental distributor Benco Dental has added products from Zyris to its portfolio.

March 28, 2022

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