Dental Specialties: Page 83

Tooth staining tops list of parents' concerns about SDF

By Alex Dagostino

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is an effective and efficient treatment for early childhood caries, but the resulting permanent black tooth staining is a top concern for parents considering its use for their children, according to a study that is being published in the October issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

August 17, 2022

Dentistry is ready to leverage big data for better care

By Alex Dagostino

Dental institutions and practices are now well positioned to learn from one another by sharing data, co-developing improvement strategies, and disseminating findings, according to an article published on August 12 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 17, 2022

Dentistry is ready to leverage big data for better care

By Alex Dagostino

Dental institutions and practices are now well positioned to learn from one another by sharing data, co-developing improvement strategies, and disseminating findings, according to an article published on August 13 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 16, 2022

Orthobrain teams up with DSO Oakpoint

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orthodontic services developer Orthobrain has partnered with dental service organization (DSO) Oakpoint.

August 15, 2022

Dental abscess germ causes rare carotid artery aneurysm

By Melissa Busch

A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according to a case report published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques.

August 15, 2022

NSAIDs or acetaminophen: Which med is best for orthodontic pain?

By Alex Dagostino

Over-the-counter analgesics can effectively treat orthodontic pain, according to a review published on August 11 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. The analysis found no significant differences in pain relief between common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen.

August 15, 2022

Week in Review: Toothbrushing linked to COVID-19 symptoms | Prepare for monkeypox | New pain research

By Theresa Pablos

August 12, 2022

Virtual reality can decrease pain for pediatric patients

By Alex Dagostino

Want to reduce pain for your pediatric patients during painful or uncomfortable procedures? Try distracting them. In a study of pediatric patients, using virtual reality as a distraction reduced pain during rubber dam placement, according to a study published on August 6 in the International Dental Journal.

August 11, 2022

Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run

By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.

August 10, 2022

Owandy adds AI features to QuickVision 3D

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Owandy Radiology has upgraded its QuickVision 3D implant planning software to include artificial intelligence (AI)-based functionality and an expanded dental implant library.

August 9, 2022

ADA calls for public comments on caries lesions treatment guideline

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Science & Research Institute is seeking public comments for its proposed clinical practice guideline on restorative treatments for caries lesions.

August 9, 2022

10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids

By Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief

From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.

August 9, 2022

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