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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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Jail Hands

Ex-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crime

A former dental school student who reportedly shot and injured two Jewish men has agreed to plead guilty.

Girl Snoring

Is dentistry rushing to manage kids' apnea with unproven cures?

Roger P. Levin.

Is dental insurance hurting your profits?

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Lawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews call

Disaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse

Disaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse

Ex-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crime

By Melissa Busch

A former dental school student who reportedly shot and injured two Jewish men has agreed to plead guilty.

May 16, 2024

Is dentistry rushing to manage kids' apnea with unproven cures?

By Melissa Busch

Dentists may be evaluating and treating children's obstructive sleep apnea too young and for the wrong reasons.

May 16, 2024

Is dental insurance hurting your profits?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Most practices want to fire insurers, but in most cases that is financially impossible for dentists, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Instead, Levin offers four strategic tips to protect your bottom line.

May 16, 2024

Roger P. Levin.

Lawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews call

By Melissa Busch

A state legislator has asked that a dentist lose his license for calling for violence against the Jewish population.

May 15, 2024

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Another dental office hit with burglary

By Melissa Busch

In the latest burglary at a dental-related business, a man broke into a dental practice, disabled surveillance cameras, and took an x-ray machine, $2,500 in cash, and more.

May 15, 2024

Hammer Window Break In

This type of orthodontic bracket may be more likely to fail

Ceramic orthodontic brackets appear to have a significantly higher failure rate compared to metal brackets, especially in the lower arch and posterior sector. This research was published on May 13 in the International Dental Journal.

May 15, 2024

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E-procurement platforms, AI, and more trends from DentalForum 2024

At this year's DentalForum, leaders from more than two dozen dental service organizations and purchasing groups gathered for what can best be described as "vendor speed dating." Here's what Beth Gaddis learned from those interactions.

May 15, 2024

Man sentenced for killing another over dental work

By Melissa Busch

A man was sentenced for killing a 28-year-old man over a dispute over illegal dental work.

May 14, 2024

Orthodontist sued for $28M

By Melissa Busch

Invisalign maker Align Technology recently filed a $28 million lawsuit in U.S. court against an orthodontist.

May 14, 2024

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer

Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.

May 14, 2024

Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm

By Melissa K. Turner

Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.

May 14, 2024

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Dentist sentenced for role in patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who was convicted for unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance that caused the death of his 24-year-old dental patient was sentenced.

May 13, 2024

Law Books Gavel

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