Tony Edwards[email protected]Sports DentistryStudy finds elite athletes have poor oral healthOral disease is prevalent in elite athletes despite the fact that they brush their teeth more than other patients, according to the findings of a U.K. survey. Most of the athletes indicated, however, that they would be willing to change their oral hygiene behavior to improve their oral health.August 22, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Dentures found in patient's throat | 5-year plan | Access to patient recordsAugust 16, 2019EndodonticsReview focuses on avoiding discoloration after regenerationRegenerative endodontic procedures such as root canal revitalization can be successful, but tooth discoloration caused by the materials used may occur. Researchers reviewed the literature to see which materials could cause tooth discoloration and how to successfully avoid this issue.August 15, 2019EndodonticsEndodontics Insider: Review focuses on avoiding discoloration after regenerationAugust 13, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Unvaccinated patients | Cannabis conversations | Effective social mediaAugust 9, 2019EndodonticsStudy compares imaging modalities for microcrack detectionWhen trying to locate microcracks on root dentin after root canal prep, is microcomputed tomography or cone-beam CT a more effective imaging modality? Researchers scanned 30 molars to find out.August 8, 2019CAD/CAMImaging Insider: Is micro-CT or CBCT better for microcrack detection?August 6, 2019RestorationsReview: Oral health education from nurses, others is effectiveEducational, preventive dental programs are being presented to new mothers by nondental practitioners as a way to reduce the prevalence of early childhood caries. Researchers reviewed the literature and found these programs can improve the oral health of those involved.August 4, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Productive scheduling | Fired for texting | Mercury levels in amalgamAugust 2, 2019RestorationsIs probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.August 1, 2019Previous PagePage 3 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for role in patient's deathA dentist who was convicted for unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance that caused the death of his 24-year-old dental patient was sentenced.Vulnerable PopulationsStudy reveals link between food insecurity and tooth lossTeam ManagementA major HR compliance challenge in 2024Office ManagementDo's and don'ts for financesSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?