Dental Specialties: Page 247

Restoratives Insider: Whitening may prevent biofilm buildup on restored teeth

By Theresa Pablos

August 20, 2019

ADA responds to water fluoridation study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has reinforced its support for community water fluoridation in a statement on August 19 following a controversial fluoride study.

August 20, 2019

4 applications of cinematic rendering in maxillofacial CT

By Abraham Kim

Cinematic rendering is a new technique that can create photorealistic images from scans of a patient's jaw and head. Researchers assessed the potential benefits of integrating these images into the evaluation of maxillofacial anatomy and pathology in a new study.

August 20, 2019

Orthodontist indicted on fraud, bribery charges

By Melissa Busch

A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and performed free dental work for a former state senator in exchange for legislation that benefited his dental clinics.

August 19, 2019

CDC: Vaping linked to severe lung disease

By Theresa Pablos

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of severe lung disease linked to electronic cigarette use, or vaping. Patients experienced cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue that eventually led to hospitalization.

August 19, 2019

Eating disorders linked with poor gum conditions, quality of life

By Melissa Busch

Patients with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia have significantly worse periodontal conditions and poorer oral health-related quality of life, according to a new study. Dentists and hygienists have an important role to play in identifying and helping these patients, the authors noted.

August 19, 2019

Study questions whether fluoride can lower kids' IQ

By Theresa Pablos

Prenatal fluoride exposure may have neurotoxic effects, according to a study published August 19 in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers found that children with greater prenatal fluoride exposure had lower IQ scores as preschoolers.

August 19, 2019

SmileDirectClub hopes to raise $100M in IPO

By Melissa Busch

Direct-to-consumer teeth-straightening service company SmileDirectClub filed an initial public offering (IPO) on August 16. The company hopes to raise $100 million, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

August 18, 2019

Week in Review: Dentures found in patient's throat | 5-year plan | Access to patient records

By Tony Edwards

August 16, 2019

Prenatal vitamin D improves kids' dental health

By Theresa Pablos

Prenatal exposure to vitamin D may bolster children's dental health. The children of women who took high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy had fewer enamel defects at age 6 in a new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics.

August 15, 2019

Socioeconomic, hygiene status predict kids' oral health

By Melissa Busch

Pediatric patients' socioeconomic status, self-esteem, and oral hygiene habits all can help you predict their gingival health, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need for strategies to help improve oral health awareness and interventions.

August 15, 2019

Review focuses on avoiding discoloration after regeneration

By Tony Edwards

Regenerative endodontic procedures such as root canal revitalization can be successful, but tooth discoloration caused by the materials used may occur. Researchers reviewed the literature to see which materials could cause tooth discoloration and how to successfully avoid this issue.

August 15, 2019

Previous Page

Page 247 of 985

Next Page