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Southern Calif. surgeons give patients jaw in a day
By Melissa Busch
Surgeons from Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit hospital serving the Los Angeles area, and the Los Angeles Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, are one of a handful of teams in the U.S. giving patients jaw replacements complete with dental implants in one day.
May 3, 2022
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Do e-bikes lead to more maxillofacial fractures?
By Alex Dagostino
Maxillofacial injuries due to electronic bicycle (e-bike) accidents may be more severe than conventional cycling accidents, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. However, patient characteristics play a more crucial role than type of bicycle in these fractures.
May 3, 2022
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Naltrexone reduced woman's burning mouth syndrome pain
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old woman with stubborn burning mouth syndrome experienced a significant decrease in pain after taking the opioid antagonist naltrexone daily. The case report was published on April 30 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
May 3, 2022
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COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated oral health disparities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated oral health disparities in low-income and racial/ethnic minority children, according to research published April 15 in the Journal of Dental Research.
May 2, 2022
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Are antibiotics needed for gum disease? A $2.4M trial will find out
By Melissa Busch
A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in combination with other therapies to treat periodontal disease.
May 2, 2022
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Hansamed to buy Antibe's Citagenix for $6.5M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Canadian pharmaceutical and medical device distributor Hansamed signed a deal to buy Antibe Therapeutics' subsidiary Citagenix for $6.5 million.
May 1, 2022
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Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 1, 2022
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Dental Dose: Don't be married to benzocaine
By Theresa Pablos
In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares why dental professionals should consider topical anesthetics beyond benzocaine.
April 28, 2022
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AAIDF opens grant applications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF) recently opened applications for its 2022 large research grants, which support dental implant research projects.
April 28, 2022
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Missing teeth linked to Zika-caused congenital syndrome
By Melissa Busch
Children with the congenital syndrome caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have multiple missing teeth, according to a study in Brazil published April 23 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
April 28, 2022
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Ultradent releases new temporary dental cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Utah-based dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products is releasing UltraTemp Rez II, a new dental cement for temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and small temporary fillings.
April 27, 2022
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Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Our primal ancestors never brushed their teeth with commercial toothpaste or flossed with string. But they also generally had healthy mouths. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the science to help explain why both of these statements can be true.
April 27, 2022
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