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Patients without wisdom teeth perform better on taste test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients who undergo third-molar extraction have better long-term taste function than those who haven't received the procedure, according to research published in Chemical Senses. The findings hold true even though mandibular third-molar extraction can cause postoperative taste and other neurosensory deficits.

July 26, 2021

Ill. man dies after being administered too much anesthesia

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Illinois man died after being administered an inappropriate amount of anesthesia during dental surgery, according to a report published on July 26 in the Lake and McHenry County Scanner.

July 26, 2021

Eating fish may protect men from gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Eating fish may be linked to reduced periodontal disease in men, according to a poster session on July 24 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 26, 2021

Fluoride varnish blocks caries development in children

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Quarterly application of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride varnish reduces the development of caries in young children, according to research presented recently at the European Organisation for Caries Research annual meeting in Zagreb, Croatia.

July 25, 2021

Researchers develop thermometer for gum tissue

By Theresa Pablos

Researchers from the ADA Science & Research Institute and National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a prototype device that measures changes in gingival temperature. They showcased the device at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 25, 2021

Week in Review: Broken 1.3-cm needle | Masks and dental health | IADR 2021

By Theresa Pablos

July 23, 2021

Cortexyme touts success of periodontal disease drug candidate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cortexyme touted new preclinical data for its atuzaginstat (COR388) drug candidate in treating periodontal disease at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 22, 2021

SmileDirectClub lawsuit against Ga. dental board moves forward

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a panel ruling from last year to advance SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the state of Georgia's dental board.

July 22, 2021

Adverse events are common in pediatric dental patients

By Melissa Busch

In a recent study, approximately 90% of U.S. pediatric dentists reported having at least one child experience an adverse event during dental treatment within the past five years. The findings were presented on July 23 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 22, 2021

Align investors ask court to approve $16M settlement

By Theresa Pablos

Invisalign maker Align Technology and investors who claim the company misled them about the financial consequences of a discount program have asked a California federal judge to approve a $16 million settlement.

July 22, 2021

Study finds sodium fluoride tops SDF for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Semiannual application of 5% sodium fluoride varnish is more effective than 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) varnish in preventing approximal caries in primary teeth, according to a study presented at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 21, 2021

CBD spray may help treat oral ulcers

By Will Morton

Cannabidiol (CBD) oral spray may inhibit inflammation in tongue ulcers, relieve pain, and accelerate the closure of lesions, according to an animal study presented at the virtual 2021 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. The finding may help advance efforts to develop new therapeutic strategies for oral ulcers.

July 21, 2021

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