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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.

April 21, 2019

Infographic: Best states for children's dental health 2019

By Theresa Pablos

Iowa is the best U.S. state for children's dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 33 indicators of oral and overall health.

April 21, 2019

Week in Review: Largest U.S. DSOs | Dental infections cost Texas $1.7B | Measles outbreaks

By Tony Edwards

April 18, 2019

Results mixed for cold therapy after tooth extraction

By Theresa Pablos

Can cold therapy help patients after third-molar surgery? The results of a recent scientific review are mixed. While cold may be helpful for managing swelling, its other benefits are questionable.

April 18, 2019

Calif. girl dies after allergic reaction to toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An 11-year-old California girl had an anaphylactic reaction to milk protein from a prescription toothpaste. She died on April 4 after being transported to a hospital for treatment.

April 17, 2019

Dentist among 60 charged with opioid prescription abuse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud on April 17, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

April 17, 2019

Can a mouthwash relieve oral mucositis pain?

By Tony Edwards

More than 80% of patients with head and neck cancer develop painful oral mucositis during radiation treatment. Researchers compared two frequently used mouthwashes with a placebo mouthwash to measure the pain relief they provided.

April 17, 2019

Have you shifted your caries management paradigm?

By Lori Roniger

The current surgical model of caries management relies on symptomatic treatment via drilling and filling. However, the authors of a new review article in Dentistry Journal suggest practitioners should be refocusing their caries management using a medical model centered around prevention, timely intervention, and support of natural healing.

April 15, 2019

Week in Review: Medicaid participation | Nonsurgical perio treatments | Endo pain relief

By Tony Edwards

April 11, 2019

New research focuses on endo pain relief issues

By Tony Edwards

New research on pain control and management for patients was presented on April 11 at the 2019 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting in Montreal. The presentations included research on the use of photodynamic therapy, persistent pain after root end surgery, and the link between depression and postoperative pain.

April 11, 2019

Study tests success of nonsurgical perio treatment

By Tony Edwards

Is a nonsurgical treatment approach successful when treating patients with periodontal pocket depth of 5 mm or more? A study of more than 1,100 patients sought to find out. The researchers conclusions may change how you approach treating these patients.

April 10, 2019

Komet adds to abrasives line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has added four new instrument configurations to its line of coarse, yellow DCB (diamond with ceramic bond) abrasives.

April 7, 2019

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