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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
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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
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Delta Dental of Tenn. offers free mouthguards for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Tennessee has launched an initiative to encourage young athletes at every age and ability level to wear mouthguards while playing sports.
April 13, 2022
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Startup Str8 offering dental aligners across the U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arkansas-based dental aligner startup Str8 announced that its direct-to-consumer clear aligners are now available throughout the U.S.
April 12, 2022
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What you need to know about the U.S. No Surprises Act
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. No Surprises Act, which took effect in January, aims to protect patients from unexpected hospital bills. It also directly affects oral and maxillofacial surgery, according to a perspective published April 9 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 12, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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Oral health probiotic for kids launches in U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ProBioraHealth has launched an oral care probiotic for kids that aims to reduce disease-causing bacteria that cause caries, bad breath, and other oral health conditions.
April 5, 2022
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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
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