Dental Specialties: Page 153

Imaging reveals woman's molars with rare 6 or more root canals

By Melissa Busch

Imaging helped guide the dental treatment of a woman with two molars that had at least six abnormal root canals due to taurodontism, a tooth development disorder. The case report was published on August 30 in BMC Oral Health.

August 31, 2021

Experts tout the tech that has changed their practice

By Louise Gagnon

Technologies used in both the front and back of the office in a dental practice can create efficiencies, improve workflow, and serve as ingredients to improve productivity and profitability. Leading experts touted their favorite innovations, from scanners to voice-controlled charting software.

August 31, 2021

5 reasons you need the cloud for practice growth

By Dan Easty

Whether you're growing from one location to two or expanding to 10 practices or beyond, it's critical to put standardized systems in place. Investing in the right cloud-based practice management software gives you the flexibility you need to be successful.

August 31, 2021

5 metrics to measure practice performance

By Louise Gagnon

Dentistry has faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but leaders in dentistry are unanimous in their opinion that a practice can still grow -- regardless of the outside circumstances. What is the key? Using objective measures and metrics to monitor various aspects of your practice.

August 31, 2021

Technology Focus: Crown.AI software for fastdesign.io

By Theresa Pablos

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology for dentistry has come a long way, and two new features from Glidewell's fastdesign.io software show how smart technologies can save time in the clinic. The Glidewell team showcases Crown.AI and Margin.AI in this Technology Focus interview.

August 30, 2021

What links oral surgery infections to penicillin allergy?

By Melissa Busch

Oral surgery patients with penicillin allergies who take a certain kind of antibiotic as perioperative prophylaxis face a greater risk of developing surgical site infections, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

August 29, 2021

FDA seeks comment on dental resins, facet screw performance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking comment on draft guidance related to the performance criteria and testing methods for facet screws and dental resins.

August 26, 2021

Unable to find dentist, U.K. man used dead man's dentures

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A man from Preston, England, has been using a deceased person's dentures after being unable to find a dentist from the U.K. National Health Service, according to a report published August 25 in Metro.

August 26, 2021

CDSA course teaches oral sedation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new virtual minicourse offered by the California Dental Society of Anesthesiology (CDSA) will teach subjects on oral conscious sedation and moderate sedation.

August 26, 2021

Dental Dose: Why medications warn against grapefruit juice

By Theresa Pablos

On a hot summer day, you may want to reach for a tall, cool glass of grapefruit juice. But if you take some medications, you should think twice. Pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, explains why in the latest episode of Dental Dose.

August 26, 2021

Bioactivity and exceptional esthetics with Activa Presto

By Dr. Robert Lowe

This case report demonstrates the use of bioactive and other mineral-enriched materials that may be an improvement over the use of glass ionomer materials as dentin replacements capped with a conventional passive composite resin.

August 26, 2021

Restorative dentistry's future hinges on bioactivity and more

By Melissa Busch

Bioactive dental materials have boosted the longevity of restorations and improved clinical outcomes for patients. But are they still the next game-changer? Maybe. While exciting bioactivity developments are in the works, stem cells may be the true future of restorative dentistry.

August 26, 2021

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