DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Dental PracticePetition: Maine dental board not enforcing amalgam lawThree U.S. nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice to ensure it is enforcing the state's fact sheet law about the mercury content in amalgam fillings.October 31, 2019Orofacial PainThird of Irish dental patients would choose sedationA third of dental patients in Ireland would consider sedation for procedures such as fillings and extractions, because of their fear of going to the dentist, according to a news report published in the Digital Journal.October 30, 2019OpioidsU.S. residents use opioids more than immigrantsU.S. residents are more than five times as likely to use prescription opioids than immigrants, according to a study published October 25 in JAMA Network Open.October 30, 2019EndodonticsIs a root canal scarier than spiders?How much do you fear a root canal? A majority of adults are more afraid of this procedure than spiders, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.October 29, 2019Dental HygieneOral health, diet can affect development of psoriasisA patient's oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology Online Journal.October 29, 2019OpioidsReceptionist sentenced for forging opioid prescriptionsA former receptionist for a Harrisburg, PA, dentist has been sentenced to federal prison for forging opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.October 29, 2019Product UpdatesPlanmeca adds dental care unit to Compact lineDental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has introduced Compact i3, the latest addition to its line of Compact dental care units.October 28, 2019Dental HygieneThird of kids in Britain don't brush at bedtimeApproximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don't brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national survey.October 28, 2019Oral CancerOral HPV rate tops 6% in female teensThe prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in JAMA Network Open.October 28, 2019Dental SpecialtiesDentist by day, avid video game collector alwaysA Florida dentist and one of the world's most enthusiastic video game collectors recently spent about $1 million to acquire approximately 40 classic titles, according to news reports.October 27, 2019Previous PagePage 351 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damageA family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueHygiene ToolsWhy these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patientsHygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterSponsor ContentJoin Us
