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Align to sponsor Operation Smile's student leadership conference

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Operation Smile announced that Align Technology is the sponsor of Operation Smile's International Student Leadership Conference, which will be held July 18-24 at the University of Miami in Florida.

July 17, 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

ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices

By Melissa Busch

New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.

July 14, 2022

Michigan, Oregon implant dentists can advertise credentials

By Alex Dagostino

Michigan and Oregon have signed and agreed to settlements allowing dentists with certain credentials from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry to advertise their expertise publicly.

July 14, 2022

DIO and Patterson partner to offer dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental implant manufacturer DIO USA finalized a deal to supply Patterson Dental with its DIOnavi implant system.

July 13, 2022

Sage and SheepMedical partner to offer new aligners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Sage Dental has established a partnership with Japan's SheepMedical to launch a line of orthodontic aligners in the U.S.

July 13, 2022

Rare bone marrow diseases linked to poor oral health

By Alex Dagostino

Patients with genetic disorders that impair the formation of blood cells and platelets may also have poor oral health, according to a study published on July 7 in the Pediatric Dental Journal. The oral health effects may be directly related to the diseases or other factors related to the conditions.

July 13, 2022

Dentists are detecting developmental disorders in children

By Alex Dagostino

Screening for developmental disorders and ensuring that the children who are suspected of having them receive the necessary support is crucial. Researchers observed a significant relationship between oral function and developmental disorders in a study published on July 9 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.

July 12, 2022

N.H. city halts water fluoridation due to U.S. fluoride shortage

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. shortage of sodium fluoride, which is added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay, has led a municipality in New Hampshire to stop fluoridating its water for multiple towns for several months.

July 11, 2022

5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease

By Brian Maurer

Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.

July 11, 2022

Biolase announces partnership with TeamSmile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase announced a partnership with TeamSmile in which Biolase is donating iPlus Waterlase laser systems to provide children with free preventative dental care and oral education across the U.S.

July 10, 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

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