Rob Goszkowski[email protected]Orofacial PainWill dental anesthesiology be the next ADA specialty?The American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA) has reached the final step in gaining recognition for dental anesthesiology as an ADA specialty. But while confident in its reasoning and data, the ASDA is concerned that politics could derail its efforts.August 22, 2012Regulatory UpdatesCalif. start-up developing 'better' titanium implantNasseo, launched in April, is looking to make dental implants accessible to prospective patients whose medical conditions undermine their ability to support dental implants. After winning a recent entrepreneur challenge, the company is using the prize to embark on the complex regulatory process necessary to bring its innovation to market.August 19, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderAugust 12, 2012Orofacial PainArticaine better than lidocaine? Not alwaysA meta-analysis published last year in the Journal of the American Dental Association concluded that articaine is superior to lidocaine for pulpal anesthesia. While a critical summary of the same study in the current issue generally agrees, the reviewer questions articaine's superiority in all circumstances.August 9, 2012RestorationsMinimally invasive root caries treatment passes testA minimally invasive approach to restoring interproximal root caries using a glass ionomer yielded positive results in a six-year study, regardless of the patients' age, gender, or periodontal status -- if the restoration placed was of high quality.August 7, 20123D PrintingGlidewell Laboratories to acquire IOS TechnologiesGlidewell Laboratories will complete its purchase of IOS Technologies in early September. The companies intend to bring more chairside solutions to restorative dentistry.August 2, 2012Dental EducationIs NYU dental school going 'amalgam-free'?Dental students at New York University (NYU) were alarmed by a letter they received in July that appeared to indicate the school would be implementing an "amalgam-free" policy. In reality, the new policy only installs alternative restorative materials as the school's default.July 30, 2012RestorationsIs ATP production more caries-relevant than MS?A recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association comparing risk assessment techniques for early childhood caries found a mutans streptococci (MS) culture to be the most effective. But is a newer method more effective?July 29, 2012PediatricsStudy IDs 'best' technique for ECC risk assessmentAfter comparing four different screening tools for assessing early childhood caries (ECC) risk, a Journal of the American Dental Association study has found that salivary culture of mutans streptococci was the most effective.July 22, 2012Dental EducationA day in the life of ... Blende Dental GroupThe Blende Dental Group in San Francisco takes an old-school approach to a common problem: delivering oral healthcare to patients who are unable to leave their homes. Known as the house-call dentists, Blende specializes in providing care to those with special needs.July 17, 2012Previous PagePage 19 of 32Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
