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Dental Specialties: Page 217
You'll never believe the dental items left behind in an Uber
By
Melissa Busch
What do Swarovski binoculars, a hard-boiled egg, a lanyard that reads "virginity rocks," a skin-colored retainer, a cooler full of breast milk, and a gold dental grill have in common? They are six of the 50 most unique items that Uber riders have left behind, according to the 2020 Uber Lost & Found Index.
March 17, 2020
Dentist pleads guilty to diverting oxycodone for own use
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in Wisconsin has admitted to writing a prescription for oxycodone to his dental hygienist and then having her divert the painkillers to him for his personal use, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin.
March 17, 2020
An idea to improve the dental implant replacement process for all
By
Dr. Teresa Yang
Dr. Teresa Yang was tired of being a "supersleuth" every time she placed a dental implant. That's why she developed a system that helped her -- and could help your practice as well.
March 16, 2020
Oral Reconstruction Foundation postpones 2020 meeting
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation has postponed its 2020 symposium in New York City to 2021.
March 15, 2020
Report: Few parents take measures for kids' oral health
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents in the U.S. rank among the least likely to limit their children's sugar intake and take them for their annual dental checkup, according to a YouGov survey of 10 countries commissioned by the FDI World Dental Federation.
March 15, 2020
Extra dental care charge for boy with autism angers parent
By
Melissa Busch
A family in Illinois was shocked when it was hit with a $75 behavior management fee for the dental care of its 10-year-old son who has autism. The fee, which is not covered by the family's insurance, has left the boy's dad irate and refusing to pay it, according to news reports.
March 15, 2020
Flossing, dental visits reduce perio disease bacteria
By
Theresa Pablos
No surprises here: Good oral hygiene can reduce bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease. Researchers found people who flossed and recently visited the dentist had a lower presence of
Treponema denticola
, a prominent anaerobic periodontal pathogen.
March 15, 2020
Combination ibuprofen + acetaminophen effective for dental pain management
By
Tom Viola, RPh
Recent studies have consistently demonstrated that a combination analgesic containing acetaminophen and ibuprofen was more effective in treating dental pain than the ingredients were when administered alone. Dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses these findings and some of the background behind them.
March 15, 2020
Week in Review: Giant salivary stone removed from jaw | SmileDirectClub, Walmart team up again | The right benefits for your team
By
Kevin Henry
March 13, 2020
Indian dentist pulls 1.53-inch tooth, breaking world record
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in India pulled a tooth that measured 1.53 inches, which is expected to be declared as the longest one in the world, from the mouth of a 20-year-old man who was experiencing pain and swelling, according to news reports.
March 12, 2020
Simple method used to pull NiTi rotary file stuck in man's tooth
By
Melissa Busch
Clinicians successfully removed a 16-mm fragment of a nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instrument that became stuck in a man's tooth during a root canal by using a simple rather than a professional extraction method, according to a new case report.
March 12, 2020
3Shape updates orthodontic software
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape has updated its Clear Aligner Studio and Indirect Bonding Studio orthodontic software.
March 11, 2020
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