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Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches

By Melissa Busch

Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having a skilled staff, according to the author of a recent study. Utilizing the appropriate anesthetic approach and taking serious precautions can reduce complications in these patients.

September 26, 2019

Patient death after root canal investigated in Wash.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Washington State Department of Health is investigating the death of a woman who died after undergoing a root canal at an endodontic practice in Vancouver, WA.

September 25, 2019

Review shows link between gum disease and hypertension

By Melissa Busch

Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published on September 24 in the European Society of Cardiology's journal, Cardiovascular Research.

September 25, 2019

Readiness to serve includes dental fitness, good oral health

By Bernard S. Little

Since 2000, nearly 11% of all medical evacuations from combat environments were because of dental emergencies, so the U.S. military now encourages all personnel to practice good oral health and hygiene. A new profile of dental services available at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center shows how military practitioners work to keep service members ready for deployment.

September 25, 2019

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches

By Melissa Busch

September 24, 2019

Incidents of preventable dental mistakes rising

By Melissa Busch

The number of severe dentistry failures that clinicians could have prevented, such as performing surgery on the wrong location, continues to climb. Wrong-tooth removals account for up to 10% of all preventable safety dental incidents, known as "never events," according to a new study.

September 23, 2019

Talking to your patients about implants or a root canal

By Dr. Edward Harsini

Should your patient get an implant or a root canal? Dr. Edward Harsini notes that this is a difficult conversation to have with a patient and requires the dentist to have an answer that incorporates both the patient's investment and medical history perspectives. An implant isn't always the right answer.

September 22, 2019

Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why

By Melissa Busch

Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient's unique dental problems play the largest role in treatment, so do a number of other factors. Doctor and patient demographics also affect their decisions, according to a new study.

September 22, 2019

Week in Review: Questions for your marketing firm | Dental exam | Kids' bad breath

By Tony Edwards

September 20, 2019

U.S. task force seeks comment on caries prevention plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a draft research plan on screening and interventions to prevent caries in children younger than 5 years old.

September 19, 2019

Gaidge updates ortho practice management software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Data solutions company Gaidge has released the latest version of its orthodontic practice management program, Gaidge 2.0.

September 19, 2019

Kids with autism have fewer caries but other oral health issues

By Theresa Pablos

Children with autism experience fewer caries and decayed, missing, and filled teeth than their neurotypical peers, according to the findings of a new study. However, these children are prone to other oral health issues, including bruxism, dental anxiety, and soft-tissue trauma.

September 19, 2019

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