Dental Specialties: Page 25

Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%
By Melissa Busch
Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.
September 12, 2024
Amalgam Filling
Drug may upend gum disease, other systemic diseases
By Melissa Busch
An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in disease prevention.
September 11, 2024
Antibiotics Concept 400
Clinical tip: Orthodontic attachment templates with Dr. Shalin Shah
By Kevin Henry
Ready for another great tip that can improve your clinical skills in the dental practice? Check out this week's words of wisdom from CDOCS.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Shalin Shah
Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse
By Ava Barros
Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
September 10, 2024
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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.
September 9, 2024
Woman Lab Microscope
Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
Dr. Chris Kammer
Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection
By Kevin Henry
Here is another valuable clinical tip that can help every dental practice and dentist, courtesy of Dr. Darin O'Bryan and CDOCS.
September 5, 2024
Dr. Darin O'Bryan
Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery
By Dr. James Melville
Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.
September 4, 2024
Dr. James Melville.
This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain
By Ava Barros
A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
August 29, 2024
Woman Tooth Extraction Dentist
Clinical tip: Delivering a great thermal pulp test via Endo Ice
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Diwakar Kinra is back with another CDOCS clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice, this time with a focus on endodontics.
August 28, 2024
Dr. Diwakar Kinra.
Dentsply Sirona launches X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has introduced two new endodontic solutions: the X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue.
August 27, 2024
The X-Smart Pro+ endodontic motor and the Reciproc Blue file. Image courtesy of Dentsply Sirona.
Frequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilience
By Ava Barros
Brushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
August 27, 2024
Toothbrushing Girl 2
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