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Dentsply launches advanced cleft orthodontic program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train, a cleft-focused nonprofit, are celebrating Cleft Awareness Month by launching an advanced training program in digital cleft orthodontics.
August 6, 2024
Baby Cleft Lip
Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more
By Ava Barros
Understanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
August 6, 2024
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These dental surgeries may put you at risk for litigation
By Melissa Busch
The rapid adoption of technology without careful review may have led to unproven dental surgeries, opening clinicians to legal repercussions, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 5, 2024
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Far-flung taste, smell sensors may affect dentistry's future
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that some taste receptors aren't solely located on the tongue but throughout the body, which may lead to new therapies in dentistry.
August 5, 2024
Woman Lab Microscope
Penn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cells
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to a press release dated July 18 from the university.
August 3, 2024
Surgery Female Surgeon
What to know about the pineapple juice-related dental trend on TikTok
By Tracee Dahm
TikTok is a social media platform where anyone can post a video about any subject for their audience. Here's another viral trend that every dental professional should know about.
August 3, 2024
Tracee Dahm.
Sometimes, jaw surgery can also make you look younger
By Ava Barros
When the jaw and teeth are properly supported during orthognathic surgery, it may create a more youthful appearance, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 3, 2024
Female Jaw Beauty
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
Dentist Counsel Patient
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
Emergency Robert Hainer
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
Dr. Diawakar Kinra
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
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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
Probiotics Diary
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