Dental Specialties: Page 80

Bigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids' health

By Alex Dagostino

More generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children's oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA.

September 12, 2022

1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patients

By Alex Dagostino

Root caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of fluoride therapy that is superior to other types when it comes to preventing root caries in this age group, according to a review published on September 1 in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 11, 2022

Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.

September 8, 2022

Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline

By Alex Dagostino

Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.

September 8, 2022

What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?

By Melissa Busch

What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it's their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

September 8, 2022

Frontline Dental names 1st CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists has named Leigh Feenburg as its first CEO.

September 8, 2022

Keating Dental celebrates 20th anniversary

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Keating Dental Lab celebrated its 20th anniversary on September 3, a milestone that was noted by the company's founder and CEO Shaun Keating.

September 7, 2022

Which beverages cause the most dental erosion?

By Alex Dagostino

Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.

September 7, 2022

Something to gnaw on: Bruxism causes and solutions

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

We all clench or grind our teeth at times. We may do it when we're sleeping, or we may do it when we are awake. However, continuous bruxism should not go unchecked. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the causes and solutions for bruxism.

September 7, 2022

SmileDirectClub joins DTA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub has become a member of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), making it the only member that exclusively offers clear aligners, according to the company.

September 6, 2022

How accurate is the health history of pediatric patients?

By Alex Dagostino

Parents may be unreliable about accurately reporting the health history of their children at the dental office, according to a study of more than 800 patients ages 17 and younger that was published on September 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 6, 2022

Study showcases promise of computer-assisted implant surgery

By Alex Dagostino

The use of a dynamic computer navigation system to assist in single dental implant placement provided "satisfactory results" in a preclinical trial published on August 20 in the Journal of Dentistry. All 20 implants placed in artificial jaws were within the range of clinical acceptance.

September 5, 2022

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