Donna Domino[email protected]EndodonticsAAE 2016 highlightsHundreds of dentists, exhibitors, and researchers flocked to San Francisco for the 2016 American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual session on April 6-9. The meeting included research presentations, speaker sessions, and product demonstrations. Here is a slideshow of just a few of the conference highlights.April 11, 2016Orofacial PainAAE 2016: Study evaluates anesthetics for endo treatmentsResearchers evaluated and compared various anesthetics for endodontic treatments, and they presented their findings at the 2016 American Association of Endodontists (AAE) meeting in San Francisco. Topics included comparisons of articaine and lidocaine and using supplemental intraseptal injections when nerve blocks fail.April 10, 2016RestorationsStudy: Antidepressants linked to dental implant failureAntidepressants are associated with higher rates of dental implant failure, according to the findings of a new study presented at the recent American Academy of Dental Research meeting.March 31, 2016CosmeticConn. teeth-whitening law survives Supreme Court challengeA Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining light-emitting diode teeth-whitening lights on customers' teeth survived a challenge after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case.March 24, 2016OpioidsJAMA: Too many opioids prescribed for extractionsDisproportionally large amounts of opioids are frequently prescribed to patients after tooth extractions, especially given the expected intensity and duration of postextraction pain, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.March 15, 2016Dental PracticeMeet Women in Dentistry speaker René JohnsonFacing increased competition and fast-paced lifestyles, women dentists struggle now more than ever, balancing home life and lessening the stress of growing their practices, says certified empowerment coach René Johnson. She is one of the featured speakers at the upcoming 2016 Women in Dentistry conference.March 13, 2016Dental PracticeOhio court upholds noncompete agreementAn Ohio appellate court has affirmed a ruling upholding a noncompete agreement that restricted a dentist from practicing within 30 miles of his old practice. The dentist who sold his practice claims the restriction referred to driving distance.March 7, 2016Practice TrendsADA president: More women needed in leadership rolesADA President Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays believes the upcoming Women in Dentistry conference will encourage women to take leadership roles in organized dentistry, while helping them juggle the responsibilities of their practices as well as their families.February 29, 2016Dental PracticeGa. dental hygienist bill advances, with FTC supportA bill allowing Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist appears headed for legislative approval after getting a recent boost from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC said the measure would benefit underserved populations with limited access to preventive care.February 18, 2016DSOReport: Kool Smiles protocol could save states moneyA report issued by the dental service organization Kool Smiles claims that state dental programs could save millions and provide oral care to more children if Medicaid dental providers used the company's care protocol and utilization rates.February 16, 2016Previous PagePage 5 of 64Next PageTop StoriesRegulatory UpdatesBreaking news: Hearing reveals end of fluoride supplements may be nearThe early hours of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration hearing held on July 23 to collect feedback on concerns associated with prescription fluoride supplements for kids reveal the future of the cavity-fighter may be in trouble.Dental PracticeDig uncovers tooth-adorned baby carriersOral-Systemic LinkU.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor healthSmile DesignClinical tip: How one dentist uses platelet-rich fibrinSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
