Rosemary Frei, MSc

Whitening
Corticosteroids during pregnancy not linked to orofacial clefts
Pregnant women who take potent topical corticosteroids just before and during pregnancy risk fetal growth restriction in their infants, but there is no risk of fetal orofacial clefts with any form of corticosteroid taken by pregnant women, a pair of studies has found.
May 3, 2011
2009 05 19 09 23 26 920 Pregnant Woman 70
Oral-Systemic Link
Prosthodontic treatment helps improve overall health
A new study in the Journal of Dentistry finds that patients' perception of their general health improves after receiving prosthodontic treatment, adding more shine to the prospect of such treatment for those patients who most need it.
April 27, 2011
2009 06 15 13 30 35 109 Group Smiles 70
Insurance
Working poor face most financial barriers to dental care
More than half of employed people in Canada with low incomes fall into the gap between public and private health insurance and hence are not able to access adequate dental care, according to a new study in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. And the same holds true for the U.S.
March 10, 2011
2010 05 18 13 48 29 984 Canadian Flag 70
Dental Education
More dental schools emphasizing caries risk assessment
The risk-based medical model instead of a wholesale surgical approach is steadily percolating into undergraduate dentistry programs across the U.S., according to a recent survey. But experts say there is a need for standardization.
February 1, 2011
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CBCT
Clinician judgment critical when using CBCT for implants
Dentists need to rely on their experience and clinical judgment to correctly use cone-beam CT (CBCT) for pre- and postimplant assessment, according to a review in Dental Clinics of North America.
January 11, 2011
2009 04 27 10 47 12 770 Cbct Thumb 70
Oral Cancer
Cochrane review questions routine oral cancer screening
The scientific literature does not conclusively prove that routine visual screening for oral cancer increases detection and prevention, according to a new Cochrane review. Even so, the authors advise assessing high-risk individuals, and experts say it is still warranted.
December 1, 2010
2010 12 02 00 13 58 619 Cancer Cell 70
Restorations
Study shows 79% survival rate for composite buildups
Direct composite buildups provide a high-quality, long-lasting approach to recontouring teeth and closing diastemas, according to a study in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 9, 2010
2009 12 03 14 54 58 936 Smile 70
Whitening
Tool IDs those who may be unhappy with cosmetic outcomes
Australian researchers have a created a screening tool to help clinicians determine whether individuals will be satisfied with the outcomes of elective cosmetic dental procedures.
September 26, 2010
2009 12 03 14 54 58 936 Smile 70
Whitening
At-home whitening can yield same results as in-office
Dentist-prescribed at-home whitening can produce similar outcomes to in-office bleaching -- and at far less expense, according to a randomized study in Operative Dentistry.
September 12, 2010
2009 12 03 14 54 58 936 Smile 70
3D Printing
Aligner could make CBCT scout images moot
An alignment device created by U.K. researchers may help practitioners better position each patient undergoing cone-beam CT imaging, eliminating the need for preliminary scout views prior to scanning and reducing radiation dose.
September 9, 2010
2010 09 10 09 18 39 729 2010 09 10 Aligner
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
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Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter
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Biofeedback may help treat TMDs
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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
By Melissa Busch
A 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.
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
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Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
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A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
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Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
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