Melissa Busch[email protected]EndodonticsRare extra cusp induces woman’s apical periodontitisA rare dental developmental abnormality, known as a protostylid and characterized as an extra cusp, caused a woman’s apical periodontitis.September 5, 2023X-RayProper dental implant placement may require more than x-raysWhen placing dental implants, panoramic x-rays may not be enough to properly visualize the area and avoid complications.August 28, 2023ImplantsPenn Dental researcher gets $2.6M for germ-fighting implantA University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) researcher is developing an implant that prevents infections.August 24, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySurvey finds the right angles for a perfect jawBelgian researchers have identified angles that may help guide procedures that give women the ideal jaw shape.August 22, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTuberculosis-tainted bone graft causes deadly infection in patientBone graft materials contaminated with tuberculosis were used in three dozen dental and medical procedures, causing infections in five people.August 8, 2023Regulatory UpdatesDermal filler inflammation may occur after dental proceduresThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning that dermal fillers may lead to inflammation following dental procedures.July 14, 2023Oral BacteriaMartial artist hopes to launch self-cleaning mouthguard soonA martial artist hopes to bring a self-cleaning mouthguard case to market in the fall.July 14, 2023Organized DentistryWeek in Review: ADEA responds to U.S. Supreme Court | Possible dental therapy degree in Maine | Ultrasound for assessing alveolar bone lossJuly 7, 2023EndodonticsLocal anesthesia injection led to rare temporal muscle ossification in womanA woman developed a very rare complication after receiving local anesthesia for root canal treatment.June 29, 2023Legal Issues3rd employee arrested in $6M pediatric dental fraud schemeA third person has been charged in connection with a $6 million Medicaid fraud scheme at a dental practice in Texas.June 15, 2023Previous PagePage 64 of 66Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedureAn Iowa dentist who mistakenly extracted a patient's tooth without painkillers has surrendured his license.PeriodonticsNutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapyImaging & CAD/CAMEven mummies had periodontitis and heart diseasePatient CommunicationHow to reactivate inactive dental patientsLegal IssuesCelebrity dentist killed by police
