Dental Specialties: Page 131

Jacksonville University adds implantology certificate program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jacksonville University has introduced a three-year Master of Science in Dentistry program with a certificate in comprehensive oral implantology.

February 15, 2022

Ultradent launches new root canal sealer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has launched MTApex, a bioceramic root canal sealer.

February 15, 2022

Rare vascular lesions detected on dental x-rays

By Melissa Busch

Rare and noncancerous but aggressive vascular maxillofacial lesions, which can damage bones and nerves if untreated, were detected as incidental findings on two patients' dental x-rays. The cases were published on February 12 in the Australian Dental Journal.

February 15, 2022

Cinematic, volume rendering offer value in facial skeleton CT

By Erik L. Ridley

Although clinicians may prefer the photorealistic presentation of cinematic rendering, volume rendering also has discernible benefits in computed tomography (CT) scans of the facial skeleton, according to research published online February 9 in Annals of Anatomy.

February 15, 2022

Can kids breathe away their dental fear?

By Melissa Busch

Children with dental anxiety may experience benefits such as improved mood and less self-reported pain by using a simple breathing technique during treatment, according to a study published on February 13 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

February 14, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Hannah Welk

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.

February 14, 2022

ADA celebrates 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more than 7 million underserved children in the U.S.

February 10, 2022

What you need to know about bruxism and vitamin D

By Melissa Busch

The severity of tooth clenching and grinding that patients experience may be associated with their vitamin D levels, according to a study published February 6 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

February 10, 2022

Yellow teeth deemed unattractive, unhealthy in new survey

By Will Morton

A majority of people said yellow teeth are unattractive in a recent survey conducted by market research platform DentaVox. The results belie a prejudice that people with yellow teeth are unhealthy.

February 10, 2022

USOSM nets 1st partnership in Mass.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Shared services organization U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has established a partnership with Massachusetts group Central Mass Oral Surgery, its first in the state.

February 9, 2022

Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

February 9, 2022

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