Dental Specialties: Page 109

Legal Case: Not every patient can have every procedure

By Dr. Marc Leffler

Ms. P wanted implants after seeing TV commercials that touted their benefits for replacing missing teeth. After she ended up in the hospital with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, her restorative dentist was slapped with a lawsuit. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.

August 30, 2022

USOSM enters Ill. market with new partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has signed Erickson Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Carol Stream, IL, as a new partner practice.

August 29, 2022

What's the best way to help patients with sleep apnea?

By Melissa Busch

Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea saw greater improvement in their condition when they wore mouthguards set at a mandibular advancement of 50%, according to a study published recently in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

August 29, 2022

5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist

By Lindsey Dalley, RDH

It's that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists five messages your practice can share with parents and children to ensure oral health isn't forgotten in the back-to-school shuffle.

August 29, 2022

Orthobrain launches clear aligner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orthodontic services developer Orthobrain has launched a new clear aligner system called SimplyClear.

August 28, 2022

Woman develops rare eating condition after jaw surgery

By Melissa Busch

After having jaw surgery, a 30-year-old woman developed a very rare neural eating disorder that led her to lose consciousness and experience amnesia while consuming food, according to a case report published in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

August 28, 2022

Week in Review: What to know about pregnancy, x-rays, gum disease, and more | Teledentistry in practice | Creative use for support stool

By Theresa Pablos

August 26, 2022

Retrace cites study on deep fake tech helping predict disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A study by Retrace found that deep fake technology improves the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms in identifying periodontal disease, the results of which were published in the August issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

August 25, 2022

TheraBreath launches new whitening rinse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

TheraBreath recently launched its Dazzling Mint Whitening Rinse, which the company said uses no peroxide or any harsh chemicals.

August 25, 2022

Young Innovations, Synapse Dental launch pain eraser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Young Innovations and Synapse Dental are launching a new device called the Dental Pain Eraser.

August 25, 2022

Why patients aren't coming back to the dentist

By Melissa Busch

About two years have gone by since COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted, allowing practices to reopen, yet about 40% of patients continue to postpone appointments, according to a survey released on August 23 from DentalInsurance.com.

August 25, 2022

Ignorance isn't bliss when it leads to delays in dental care

By Alex Dagostino

Ignorance isn't bliss and can lead to delays in getting dental care, according to a study of more than 300 patients in Tanzania. Ignorance was one of three reasons people with caries cited for delaying seeking treatment in the study, which was published on August 25 in the International Dental Journal.

August 25, 2022

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