Rob Goszkowski[email protected]PeriodonticsStudy: Xylitol lozenges aid in caries preventionA secondary analysis of a three-year clinical trial comparing the caries-prevention effects of daily doses of xylitol lozenges to placebo lozenges revealed that xylitol has more robust caries-prevention abilities than the primary analysis suggested.April 22, 2013WhiteningLess peroxide, more time triumph in whitening strip studyA new study comparing the effectiveness of two teeth-whitening treatments found that an experimental whiting strip, which has a lower H2O2 concentration applied for a longer period of time, had better results than one currently on the market, which has a higher concentration and is used for less time.April 15, 2013RestorationsWhat caused Calif. man's death during third-molar surgery?After a 24-year-old San Diego man died last month during what was considered a routine third-molar extraction, early reports suggested that he was given too much propofol. But it has since been revealed that two pieces of gauze were found in his throat. The state dental board and the man's family are looking for answers.April 14, 2013RestorationsDo IAN blocks prevent third-molar buds from maturing?Researchers at Tufts University are exploring an interesting possibility in the development of third molars: Could misplaced inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) blocks that strike third-molar buds prevent them from growing into teeth? Their retrospective study, in the current Journal of the American Dental Association, suggests that it happens.April 7, 2013RestorationsMystery surrounds Iraq war vets with severe tooth decayA number of U.S. military veterans have experienced inexplicable, rapid, and extremely painful tooth decay after serving in Iraq. An investigative journalist in Texas better known for his groundbreaking articles on Medicaid fraud is working to discover the cause.April 2, 2013WhiteningAre remineralizing agents effective on white-spot lesions?There is no easy answer for resolving white-spot lesions (WSLs) that appear following orthodontic treatment. A new systematic review found insufficient evidence supporting the effectiveness of various preventive measures, but another researcher suggests not giving up on these measures just yet.March 27, 2013RestorationsPublished evidence supports partial caries removalThe best way to treat carious lesions extending into dentin is to ensure a good seal, according to a new study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. As long as the pulp is protected, total removal of the decay is not necessary, the authors contend.March 26, 2013WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderMarch 20, 2013RestorationsNew implant system uses exact copy of original dentitionA new dental implant system from Natural Dental Implants has the technology to apply an intuitive concept: replacing a tooth with an implant that is an exact replica of the extracted one. The company is awaiting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.March 19, 2013RestorationsStudy: Water fluoridation good for adults as well as kidsUsing a nationally representative sample of Australian adults, an international team of researchers found that the caries-preventive effects of water fluoridation are at least as great in adults born before widespread implementation of fluoridation as after. Their findings, published in the Journal of Dental Research, may not put the debate to rest, however.March 18, 2013Previous PagePage 14 of 32Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
