Rob Goszkowski

rgoszkowski@drbicuspid.com

Is film still the dental radiography gold standard?

Digital radiography may be chipping away at the market share of film, but the latter still has its advantages. Saudi researchers compared conventional film with direct and semidirect digital radiography systems to find out which one produced the best images. They found a clear winner.

September 16, 2014

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CDA Presents: Pain control and its complexities

During last week's California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Dr. Steven Ganzberg explained the complexities of pain management and how much of what we know about pain has been learned in the last 50 years.

September 10, 2014

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Patient denture satisfaction hinges on a stable mandible

A denture is the most logical treatment option for many edentulous patients, and that is unlikely to change. A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association has examined just what makes patients who have dentures satisfied with them. The results can help clinicians determine what aspects of dentures are most important to their patients while setting expectations.

September 2, 2014

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Touchless image navigation will change dental surgery

Touchless screen navigation technology is inexpensive and widely available. Now researchers in Argentina have incorporated a touchless controller into a successful experimental dental surgery workstation, improving ease of image software navigation while ensuring sterility.

August 27, 2014

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Israel ends water fluoridation

Under the direction of its Health Minister, Israel will end water fluoridation on August 26. The decision was criticized by the Israeli Dental Association and ends a practice that has served 70% of the country and had been in place since 1970.

August 25, 2014

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August 20, 2014

JADA study: Dentists need to be better informed about sealants

Sealants are inexpensive and have proved to be effective, but a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) has found that many dentists need to improve their understanding of them and their uses.

August 18, 2014

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Lack of instruction consistency hinders toothbrushing

Toothbrushing is the most basic practice for maintaining oral health, but what is the best way to do it? A new analysis of brushing instructions provided by dental associations, research, textbooks, and toothbrush and dentifrice companies in 10 different countries found there is very little consensus. That should be of concern to dentistry, in the opinion of the study authors.

August 13, 2014

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Study: Use electromyography first instead of MRI for TMDs

A new study has evaluated how effective surface electromyography is in diagnosing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) with differing pathology, finding that it can help produce an accurate diagnosis that doesn't require a costly MRI exam.

August 11, 2014

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With preparation, reimplantation survival more likely than not

While implant failures are rare, relative to their rates of survival, failure is an inevitable part of a practice that places implants. Now, two researchers have examined the data regarding the survival rates of reimplantation with results that clinicians should find encouraging.

August 6, 2014

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Neck Exam Doctor

Oral health tied to HNC survival

Better oral health is tied to increased survival from head and neck cancer (HNC).

Dr. Val Kolpakov. Image courtesy of the Guinness World Records.

Ga. dentist has the world’s largest trove of toothpaste tubes

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Students turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masks

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DANB to offer RHS exam in Spanish in 2024

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Oral health tied to HNC survival

Better oral health is tied to increased survival from head and neck cancer (HNC).

September 28, 2023

Neck Exam Doctor

Ga. dentist has the world’s largest trove of toothpaste tubes

Dr. Val Kolpakov, a Georgia dentist, is the owner of the world’s largest collection of toothpaste tubes, according to the Guinness World Records.

September 27, 2023

Dr. Val Kolpakov. Image courtesy of the Guinness World Records.

Students turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masks

Dental students applied the science behind why water beads on lotus leaves to solve a pesky problem during the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 27, 2023

DANB to offer RHS exam in Spanish in 2024

In January 2024, the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) will offer its radiation health and safety (RHS) exam in Spanish.

September 26, 2023

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Presto Smile to launch AI smile makeover app in 2024

In 2024, Presto Smile will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app that allows dental teams to instantly mock up and send new smile images to patients.

September 26, 2023

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2 arrested for running illicit practice in convenience store

Two people were arrested for operating an elaborate illegal dental practice in the back of a convenience store in Massachusetts, according to police.

September 26, 2023

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3Sixty, Atomica launch new AI guided-surgery software

3Sixty, a digital dental solutions provider, and Atomica, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, will launch a new guided surgery software suite.

September 26, 2023

How to keep your dental team from imploding, Part 2

Dentists worry about keeping their valued employees from leaving. In this second article, Dr. James V. Anderson says that developing a culture of trust attracts and retains top talent.

September 26, 2023

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New tool developed for assessing sleep apnea

Researchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

September 26, 2023

High Point University breaks ground on new dental school

High Point University broke ground on September 23 on a new 77,500-sq-ft facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina’s only private dental school.

September 25, 2023

Pictured from left to right are Dr. Daniel Erb, HPU provost; Dr. Scott De Rossi, founding dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine; Angie Workman and Dr. Rick Workman; and HPU President Nido Qubein. Image courtesy of HPU.

NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team

Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.

September 25, 2023

Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations

Dentsply Sirona’s DS Core, Primemill, and Primeprint have been integrated with the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner, creating more integrated dental workflows.

September 25, 2023

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