Dental Specialties: Page 28

Most don't know about the periodontitis-chronic disease link

By Ava Barros

About 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care, according to a recently published study.

August 1, 2024

Woman dies after swallowing dental plate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

According to reports, the type of denture plate the victim had was not visible on x-ray imaging, leading to a misdiagnosis and death.

July 31, 2024

Clinical tip: Burs and better endodontics in your dental practice

By Kevin Henry

This week's dental tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Diwakar Kinra as he dives into the world of endodontics and how a dentist can make improvements in his or her technique.

July 31, 2024

CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients

By Ava Barros

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

July 30, 2024

Probiotics may reduce this oral bacterium but little else in kids

By Ava Barros

In children, probiotics may reduce the presence of Streptococcus mutans, a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other dental issues, reports a meta-analysis published in the International Dental Journal.

July 29, 2024

Severe tooth pain leads to rare cancer discovery

By Kevin Henry

A veteran of the U.S. Army was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer after experiencing what he described as unbearable tooth pain.

July 27, 2024

The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed

By Ava Barros

A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

July 27, 2024

Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries

By Melissa Busch

A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.

July 27, 2024

Is this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?

By Ava Barros

Personalized instructional videos and using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using the same toothpaste and following standard oral hygiene advice, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

July 26, 2024

Caries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kids

By Ava Barros

Parents of children with a history of untreated cavities may be more likely to accept fluoride treatment for their children. The study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 25, 2024

Clinical tip: Ditch the flipper and wow your patients with a one-wing Maryland bridge

By Kevin Henry

Take your skills in the dental operatory to the next level with this tip that can benefit every dentist from Dr. Dan Butterman of CDOCS.

July 24, 2024

OrthoPulse debuts in U.S., backed by new leadership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolux Technology announced the launch of OrthoPulse into the U.S. orthodontics market. Additionally, Michael Hendricks, the chief business officer of North America, will lead the endeavor, Biolux said.

July 22, 2024

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