Rob Goszkowski[email protected]PediatricsABC News spotlights pediatric dental sedation risksABC News aired an alarming story July 12 about pediatric dental sedation that questioned dentists' motives and spotlighted weekend training courses, describing them as inadequate and overly focused on increasing dentists' bottom line.July 12, 2012PeriodonticsStudy: Heavy cellphone use affects salivary glandsThere is no shortage of controversy about the impact frequent cellphone usage may have on the human body, but there is little concrete data. Now a new study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology has found that excessive cellphone use can induce functional and volumetric changes in the parotid gland.July 9, 2012Dental EducationStruggling dental chain looks to mend its waysChurch Street Health Management, a private-equity-backed dental chain primarily serving Medicaid patients, has emerged from bankruptcy with new owners, a new name, and a new strategy to overcome a history of federal investigations and lawsuits related to allegations of unnecessary treatment.July 3, 2012RestorationsDo oxalates reduce dentin hypersensitivity?A systematic review published last year in the Journal of Dental Research found little evidence to support the use of oxalates for treating dentin hypersensitivity. Now a critical summary by the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry's review council lends further support to these findings.July 1, 2012RestorationsFluoride delivery gets due attention at IADRThree studies focusing on the effectiveness of fluoride delivered in several different ways, from milk to dentifrice and sealants, were presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting last week in Brazil.June 27, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderJune 24, 2012RestorationsReview: Prophylactic third-molar removal unsubstantiatedA new review in the Cochrane Library seeking evidence of asymptomatic third-molar removal's value found none. Nor did it find evidence against the procedure. Is taking a "wait-and-see" approach the best alternative?June 19, 2012RestorationsNYU study: Family dynamics heavily impact oral healthDo children of unhappy couples have poorer oral health? Ongoing research being conducted at New York University (NYU) suggests there is a correlation, and a new program seeks to prevent patterns of poor oral health maintenance from developing in these at-risk families.June 13, 2012PediatricsSurveys: Isolite system improves productivityPractitioners who use the Isolite system say that it increases productivity and efficiency, according to two surveys presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's recent annual session. However, they also noted a gap in training with the device in academic settings.June 11, 2012RestorationsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Ronald BulardDr. Ronald Bulard, founder of Imtec and CEO of Park Dental, has been a driving force in dental implantology for more than 20 years. Here he discusses the history of mini-implants and the ongoing need for innovation in the implant industry.June 6, 2012Previous PagePage 20 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
