Kathy Kincade[email protected]3D PrintingMRI details anatomic variations in canal structuresHigh-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can effectively visualize variations in the inferior alveolar nerve of the mandible, and should be used in vague or unclear oral surgery cases when orthopantomography and CT scans will not suffice, according to a study in the Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography.February 2, 2012HomeWash. debates midlevel providers; study supports glass-ionomer sealantsJanuary 31, 2012HomeIs there hope for U.S. oral healthcare? And, study IDs genetic ONJ risk factorJanuary 29, 2012HomeCalif. mulls midlevel provider bill; radiation protection devices pay offJanuary 24, 20123D PrintingStudies support use of leaded glasses, thyroid collarsLeaded glasses and thyroid collars can effectively reduce patient exposure to radiation during cone-beam CT imaging without disturbing diagnostic image quality at the tooth-bearing areas of the jaws, according to research presented at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology annual meeting in Chicago.January 23, 2012Home2012 Dental Excellence winners revealed; how to increase treatment acceptanceJanuary 22, 2012HomeDentists sue forensics expert; Canadian denturists group under fireJanuary 17, 2012X-RayMore kids going to ERs for dental care; are handheld x-ray systems safe?January 15, 2012X-RayStudy reaffirms safety of handheld x-ray systemThe Nomad handheld intraoral x-ray device poses no radiation exposure risk to users or patients, according to a new study in Health Physics. Other handheld x-ray systems may not be as safe, however, according to the study authors.January 15, 2012HomeEHRs help reduce health disparities; last chance to vote for Excellence awards!January 10, 2012Previous PagePage 32 of 93Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesEye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlementA dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.OrthodonticsKinder, gentler braces may be on the horizonSmile DesignClinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorshipPediatricsVR may help dentists work with pediatric patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us
