Rob Goszkowski

Endodontics
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
2013 04 16 11 56 37 915 Apple Comparison 200
Orofacial Pain
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
2013 08 16 09 29 50 569 Cda Show Report 200
Dentures
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
2014 09 02 16 35 03 851 Dentures 200
CBCT
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
2014 08 21 13 32 37 613 Leap Motion Nui 200
Fluoride
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
2013 10 29 15 22 32 621 Fluoride 200
CAD/CAM
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August 20, 2014
Restorations
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
2013 09 16 13 51 46 154 Dental Bib Girl 200
Home
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
2014 08 13 16 25 30 510 Toothpaste Brush 200
TMJ/TMD
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
2013 10 30 13 26 35 351 Woman In Pain2 200
Implants
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
2013 05 17 15 53 36 940 Implant 200
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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
By Ava Barros
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
April 19, 2024
Pomegranate Juice
Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer
By Kevin Henry
As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.
April 18, 2024
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Orthodontist arrested for assault
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.
April 18, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
By Ava Barros
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.
April 18, 2024
Woman Sleeping
Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
By Ava Barros
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
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Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode that is the second in a six-part series focused on the hiring crisis in dentistry and what can be done about it, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices.
April 17, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities
By Melissa Busch
U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.
April 17, 2024
Legal Scales
2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college
By Melissa Busch
Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.
April 16, 2024
Lawsuit
Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.
April 16, 2024
Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network.
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
By Ava Barros
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 16, 2024
Weight Scale
Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states
By Melissa Busch
The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.
April 15, 2024
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DSO M&A 101: Top tips for dental practice owners
By Beth Gaddis
Beth Gaddis brings you the first in a three-part series about the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in dentistry and details what you need to know about the role of the dental service organization (DSO).
April 15, 2024
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