Rabia Mughal[email protected]InsuranceMedicaid reimbursement for pediatric dental services not keeping up with inflationOver the past 10 years, Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services have not kept up with inflation, but private insurance rates in most states have seen inflation-related adjustments, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.January 12, 2015Dental HygieneKan. Extended Care Permits have positive impact on oral healthKansas' Extended Care Permits (ECP), which allow hygienists to provide preventive dental care beyond the dental office, have improved oral healthcare in the state but aren't being utilized to their full potential, ECP providers reported in a new study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.January 7, 20153D PrintingReview: Is CBCT useful in detecting early implant failure?A new review in Dental Clinics of North America that examined current knowledge about the use of cone-beam CT (CBCT) in detecting early implant failures has found that, while it may have its uses, conventional radiographs will provide the necessary information in most cases.December 23, 2014PediatricsResearch finds tooth enamel fast track in humansA new study has found that incisor teeth grow quickly in the early stages of the second trimester of a baby's development, while molars grow at a slower rate in the third trimester. The findings, published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, may lead to new insights in studies of permanent teeth.December 22, 2014PediatricsHall technique successful in comparative U.S. studyStainless steel crowns placed using either a traditional preparation or the Hall technique have high and similar rates of survival, according to a new comparative U.S. study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.December 8, 2014AnesthesiaStudy: Midazolam + propofol most used intravenous sedative agentUse of intravenous sedation for dental patients is on the rise, and a new Japanese study of more than 2,000 patients found that midazolam plus propofol was the chosen agent for treatment in most cases.December 8, 2014Smile DesignInstrumental method more effective for accurate shade matchingThe visual method using shade guides is the standard way to match tooth color, but using an instrument is likely to produce more effective results, according to a new study in General Dentistry.December 1, 2014EndodonticsStudy: Root canal therapy can reduce pain on multiple levelsRoot canal therapy can reduce multiple dimensions of pain, including intensity, duration, and its interference with daily activity, according to a new practice-based research network study published in the Journal of Endodontics.November 24, 2014PeriodonticsCardiologists have knowledge gaps about perio diseaseA new study that looked at cardiologists' knowledge of the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease found that many were unclear about the cause of periodontal disease. But they would like to have more information about the potential link between the two conditions, the researchers found.November 17, 2014X-RayStudy warns against using unsafe handheld x-ray devicesHandheld x-ray devices are used widely in dental practices across the U.S., but are they always safe? That depends on the device, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study authors warn dental professionals to be cautious and use only those devices that have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.November 11, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 34Next PageTop StoriesPediatricsStudy reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority childrenChildren of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.Oral Cancer5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statisticsOral BacteriaHip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental careLegal IssuesUnlicensed dentist arrested againSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand
