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Treats from grandparents not so sweet
By Will Morton
Less than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 15, 2023
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Melatonin may reduce pain, swelling after 3rd molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
February 15, 2023
SmileDirectClub launches CarePlus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has launched a new premium clear aligner treatment called CarePlus.
February 14, 2023
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Report: E-cigarettes increase risks to oral health
By Erik L. Ridley
Vaping is associated with an elevated risk of oral health problems, including gum disease, dental decay, bone loss, and hairy tongue, according to a report released by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
February 14, 2023
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Ala. dentist to develop new material to treat caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist and associate professor of dentistry in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama, Birmingham is developing a direct pulp-capping material to treat caries and more.
February 13, 2023
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SDF comparable to sealants for preventing cavities
By Kate Madden Yee
A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on February 9 in JAMA Network Open.
February 13, 2023
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3 ways technology is shaping the future of dentistry
By Dr. James Younger
The technological age will have a wide range of effects on dentistry, including new diagnostic equipment, creative preventive strategies, and groundbreaking treatments. Dr. James Younger breaks down the ways that technology is shaping the future of dentistry.
February 13, 2023
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How to improve numbness in irreversible pulpitis patients
By Melissa Busch
Patients with irreversible pulpitis may experience greater anesthetic effectiveness from inferior alveolar nerve blocks if they are given anti-inflammatories prior to endodontic treatment, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Endodontics.
February 13, 2023
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Sugar, early end of breastfeeding ups risk for dental caries in infants
By Erik L. Ridley
Including sugar in the diet of infants and early interruption of breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children by the age of 2, according to research published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
February 12, 2023
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How cannabis affects vital signs, sedation for oral surgery
By Melissa Busch
Patients undergoing IV sedation who test positive for cannabis may have vital signs and anesthetic requirements similar to those who don't have the drug in their systems, according to a small study published recently in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
February 9, 2023
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OraPharma to pay $100K to settle false Medicare claim case
By Melissa Busch
Oral health product firm OraPharma has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve claims that incentive compensation it paid to account managers, who were also dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to Medicare, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
February 8, 2023
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Endodontics Insider: How to improve numbness in irreversible pulpitis patients
By Melissa Busch
February 8, 2023
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