Dental Specialties: Page 102

#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok

By Alex Dagostino

A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The "tricks" include teeth filling, drilling, repairing, and applying tooth gems, which is drawing warnings against these at-home practices from dental professionals.

October 24, 2022

Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram

By Dr. Teresa Yang

Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor's case, her profile also serves as an outlet for documenting her life after she was diagnosed with cancer in her maxilla in her late 20s. Dr. Teresa Yang shares Taylor's story.

October 24, 2022

Trending: Botox for bruxism

By Alex Dagostino

Many people are familiar with Botox to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. But studies published in Neurology and Pain Research Management show that the muscle-relaxing properties of Botox have promising results for jaw clenching and teeth grinding.

October 24, 2022

3M Oral Care debuts new matrix system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M Oral Care has introduced a new custom matrix system that aims to make composite placement less stressful and more predictable.

October 23, 2022

Week in Review: New AAOMS guidance | Systemic complications after dental care | What patients will do to avoid a root canal

By Theresa Pablos

October 21, 2022

Sonendo launches updated GentleWave system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Digital technology company Sonendo has released an updated version of the GentleWave G4 system.

October 20, 2022

Prosthetic knee outcomes worse for patients with implants

By Melissa Busch

Patients who had dental caries or implant placement one year before total knee arthroplasty have more complications, including heart attacks, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

October 20, 2022

Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites

By Alex Dagostino

To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But a new study published on October 20 in the International Dental Journal suggests that these mouthwashes may change resin composites.

October 20, 2022

AAOMS publishes updated MRONJ guidance

By Melissa Busch

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has updated its guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a rare yet serious condition that can affect cancer patients taking antiresorptive medications.

October 19, 2022

Incarceration accelerates poor oral health

By Alex Dagostino

Pregnant women who are incarcerated or whose partner is incarcerated experienced worse oral health outcomes, according to a study published on October 19 in Social Science and Medicine.

October 19, 2022

How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

One of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.

October 19, 2022

Dental therapists may be key to serving more patients

By Melissa Busch

Dental therapists contributed to delivering dental care to patients in Alaska, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The number of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta rose since the introduction of dental therapy.

October 18, 2022

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