Rochelle Sharpe[email protected]HomeMouthguards touted for athletic performanceThe secret to athletic success may be lurking in the dentist's office. The lowly mouthguard, once scorned by professional athletes, is becoming the hot new sports accessory, due to studies suggesting that it not only protects an athlete's teeth, but it can possibly prevent concussions and even enhance performance.March 24, 2009Dental EducationCommon sense can keep your patients safeDrug overdose. Choking. Allergies. Anxiety. By ignoring the common hazards of their profession, many dentists are putting their patients at risk. That's the warning from Stanley Malamed, D.D.S.March 1, 2009WhiteningWhy implant when you can transplant?Transplanting a patient's tooth from one location to another can be a viable, attractive substitute for dental implants, according to Peter Reich, D.M.D., a New Hampshire oral surgeon who has performed more than 200 transplants.February 17, 2009HomeChristensen: 90% of impressions are defectiveBOSTON - Dentists are making bad impressions, in more ways than one, said Gordon Christensen, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., at the Yankee Dental Congress. Sloppy technique for modeling teeth is one of the biggest problems facing dentistry, according to the dean of U.S. tooth doctors.January 29, 2009Dental EducationUnlocking the secrets of autistic patientsBOSTON - Dentists should not rush to sedate their autistic patients, an expert on the condition said at the Yankee Dental Congress on Thursday. While it may take weeks -- even months -- to create a working relationship with these patients, it's well worth the effort.January 28, 2009Dental EducationWhere dentists are lacking, M.D.s dive inWhen the crowns fell off her two front teeth, Karen Crawford knew she could not afford to replace them. So, she tried to Super Glue them back on. After that didn't work, she turned to her family physician and became part of a growing trend.November 30, 2008MalpracticeDentistry and depression: Part II -- How to copePerforming complicated procedures on anxious patients in a small, confined space can take its toll. Add financial pressures, government regulations, and the threat of malpractice suits, and it's no wonder dentists have the reputation of committing suicide at a higher rate than any other profession. In part II of this series, learn how to effectively cope with depression and stress -- and when to seek help.August 20, 2008HomeDentistry and depression: Part I -- Are dentists more suicidal?Conventional wisdom says that dentists are more likely to commit suicide than members of any other profession. The notion is entrenched in our popular culture, even making its way into an episode of "Seinfeld." But the truth is more complicated, say researchers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.August 19, 2008PeriodonticsLie to the dentist? Not me. Never.A new survey shows about half of patients lie to their dentist. But a little fibbing doesn't have to stand in the way of good dental care, if providers learn how to pose their questions -- and when not to pose them at all.July 8, 2008Dental EducationRecession-proof your practiceSigns are emerging that the tough economic times will hit dentistry. But by rethinking your business approach, you can protect your income. Leading practice management gurus and savvy dentists offer tips on cutting your costs, marketing your practice, and selling your services.April 21, 2008Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next PageTop StoriesImplantsA dental composite that grows into an implant may be comingInternational researchers are attempting to create a new type of dental implant.ImplantsSurgical robots may be the future of dental implantsImplantsWhat's more important: The dental implant or the tissues around the implant?ImplantsImplants may create a seamless smile, thanks to this textileSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand
