Rob Goszkowski[email protected]RestorationsStudy: Extract symptomatic 3rd molars, improve other teethA new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has found support for the removal of third molars in patients with only mild symptoms of pericoronitis, since the procedure can improve the health of nearby dentition. Does the data make sense?October 29, 2013PediatricsReport: ECC cause of most Canadian preschoolers' surgeriesCanadian health officials are sounding the alarm about early childhood caries (ECC) with a new report that contains startling findings about how often very young children have surgery under general anesthesia to treat ECC problems. Authorities believe that poor oral health could be leading to unnecessary surgeries in children.October 24, 20133D PrintingStudy: Digital radiography users more satisfied than film usersThere is an ongoing debate about digital radiography versus film, but a survey of New Zealand practitioners has found that film users are less satisfied with their systems than their digital counterparts. Among the former group, one-third of users are considering taking the leap into digital.October 21, 2013RestorationsSurfLink coating could help implants better bond to boneA Swiss company has created a coating that could improve upon one of titanium's most important characteristics when used in dental implants: biocompatibility. The firm believes that its SurfLink material will help implants bond to bone more effectively than bare titanium, improving stability, speeding patient healing, and reducing costs.October 17, 2013Oral CancerMRI better predicts oral cancer survivalMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be a better tool for predicting the chances of survival and tumor metastasis of patients with oral cancer, according to a new study by British researchers. They found that measuring tumor volume on MRI scans could offer a more accurate prognosis than analyzing the surface area of a tumor.October 15, 20133D PrintingDrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM InsiderOctober 13, 2013RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderOctober 9, 2013RestorationsStudy: Save the tooth, avoid the implantDental implant technology has advanced significantly since the introduction of the devices. But the results of a new study comparing their long-term performance to compromised teeth receiving treatment bring forth a discussion about their role in dentistry.October 9, 2013Federally Qualified Health CenterReport on oral health finds many states failing U.S. seniorsA new report by Oral Health America details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a "poor" rating by the report, an ominous sign for the baby boomer generation.October 7, 2013WhiteningSmartphone apps abound for orthodontic patients, cliniciansSmartphone apps are available for every purpose imaginable, and there are many for orthodontic patients and clinicians. A new Journal of Orthodontics study has taken a look at what orthodontic apps are available and what they can do for the user.October 3, 2013Previous PagePage 9 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
