Rob Goszkowski[email protected]PediatricsStudy explores impact of secondhand smoke on GA for kidsIn light of the increasing use of general anesthesia (GA) for dental procedures in children, researchers at Ohio State University sought to explore the impact of secondhand smoke on their recovery. Recovery times, they learned, are longer for children exposed to it.January 14, 2013WhiteningStudy: Bleaching changes teeth at molecular levelTeeth whitening has become commonplace, but what are the side effects of using high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide? Brazilian researchers warn that the effect on teeth beyond changing their color should be relayed to patients.January 8, 2013Orofacial PainWhat's the connection between redheads and IAN blocks?Previous research has suggested a link between anesthetic failure and redheaded women. While examining the anesthetic efficacy of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block, researchers in a new study turned up a different sort of challenge that these patients face.January 3, 2013RestorationsNew compressor yields cleaner air, higher capacityThe RAMVAC Osprey compressor from DentalEZ may represent a shift in compressor technology for the dental industry. After learning how many contaminants can collect in compressors' air receivers, the company doubled down on hygiene for its latest design.December 30, 2012PediatricsStudy: Nerve blocks for kids virtually risk-freePediatric nerve blocks are overwhelmingly safe, according to a large-cohort review that examined data from nearly 15,000 nerve block procedures. However, catheter-related procedures were slightly more risky than single-injection blocks, the researchers found.December 10, 2012Dental EducationReport: Most dental ER patients are young, uninsured, ruralA new U.S. report examining patterns in dental-related emergency room visits found that patients are more likely to be young, uninsured, and living in rural areas, confirming ongoing concerns in the profession about access to care.December 3, 2012RestorationsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Margherita FontanaMargherita Fontana, DDS, PhD, has launched an ambitious plan to create a tool that will screen children at high risk for dental caries. DrBicuspid.com spoke with her to learn about this project, for which she received a Presidential Early Career Award, and to get her thoughts about the role of CAMBRA in dentistry today.December 2, 2012RestorationsOne year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridationOne year after voting to end water fluoridation, Florida's Pinellas county commission voted November 27 to reinstate the practice for its 700,000 customers. What turn of events prompted the turnaround?November 28, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderNovember 25, 2012RestorationsMajor Calif. city moves toward water fluoridationThe water board for the district serving most of San Jose, CA, has approved a financing plan to fluoridate the city's water supply. But while $2.4 million from outside sources will help cover the cost, the remaining $4.6 million will have to come from surcharges paid by the public.November 20, 2012Previous PagePage 16 of 32Next PageTop StoriesPatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPatient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happySponsor ContentJoin Us
