Dental Specialties: Page 87

Agency removes fluoride hazard classification

By Theresa Pablos

The latest draft monograph from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program has removed the hazard classification of fluoride.

March 24, 2023

DSO USOSM names new senior VPs of operations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Specialty dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named Melissa Winfield and David Livesay as senior vice presidents of operations.

March 21, 2023

Suit claims CVS dry mouth product can erode teeth

By Melissa Busch

An Illinois man is suing CVS Pharmacy claiming that its dry mouth dietary supplement discs are falsely advertised as promoting a healthy mouth by providing lasting moisture. However, the product's high acidity may erode or demineralize teeth, according to the lawsuit.

March 21, 2023

Local anesthesia may be linked to woman's tongue paralysis

By Melissa Busch

A woman experienced tongue paralysis after the administration of local infiltration anesthesia for a dental restoration procedure, according to a case report published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.

March 20, 2023

Animal study reveals path to new implant coating material

By Will Morton

Researchers in Korea have developed a new coating for dental implants that could significantly facilitate bone regeneration, according to a recent study.

March 20, 2023

Clinicians prescribed fewer opioids in 2019 vs. 2015

By Melissa Busch

Between 2015 and 2019, more than 2.7 million opioids were prescribed by dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. However, fewer opioids were prescribed in 2019 than in 2015, according to new research.

March 20, 2023

Week in Review: Dangers of dam clamps | Risks of sedative-induced fantasies | Post-COVID-19 PHE planning

By Melissa Busch

March 17, 2023

Obesity, not ancestry, may be linked to dental development

By Melissa Busch

When people develop teeth may have more to do with whether they are overweight or obese than their genetic origins, according to a study published on March 13 in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.

March 16, 2023

Ultradent receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Ultradent received the Cuspies award for Best New Restorative Product for its UltraTemp Rez II temporary dental cement at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 23-25 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 16, 2023

uLab launches updated clear aligner design software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Clear aligner provider uLab Systems has released a streamlined version of its uDesign 7 software for uSmile clear aligners.

March 15, 2023

Kerr launches cordless endodontic motor, apex locator

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr Dental has launched the Elements Connect cordless endodontic motor and the Apex Connect electronic apex locator.

March 15, 2023

Study reveals important cellular activity in the gingiva

By Will Morton

Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university.

March 15, 2023

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