Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental TherapistsStudy focuses on dental therapists' impact in Native Alaskan communitiesIn the first study to look at the long-term outcomes of communities served by dental therapists, researchers from the University of Washington have found that children in Alaska Native communities had lower rates of tooth extractions and more preventive care than those in communities not receiving services from these practitioners.August 10, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Key dental therapist outcomes; plus periodontitis & sealant effectivenessAugust 10, 2017CAD/CAMImaging Insider: Are U.S. practices taking more images?August 9, 2017RestorationsStudy finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teethSilver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also well-accepted by their parents in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.August 9, 2017OrthodonticsCase report: Orthodontic brace wire found in bowelYou might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient's mouth, but what about in their abdomen? A new report from BMJ Case Reports highlights the unusual case of a patient who swallowed part of an orthodontic wire but did not have health issues until a decade later.August 8, 2017DenturesCase report: Overuse of denture fixative causes rare neurological disorderWhat's in the denture fixative your patients use and could it lead to health issues? For one 62-year-old patient, the long-term overuse of a fixative with zinc caused him to lose feeling in both of his legs. A new case report details the need to be aware of how your patients are using over-the-counter fixatives.August 7, 2017DiabetesEpidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patientsDo you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem is wider than expected.August 6, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Fighting the sugar effect; plus addressing no-shows and viewing bone defectsAugust 3, 2017CBCTIs CBCT or intraoral radiology better for finding bone defects?Cone-beam CT (CBCT) and intraoral radiology are the most commonly used modalities to detect peri-implant bone defects. But does one outperform the other in finding these defects? Researchers compared numerous studies and came away with a surprising answer about both modalities.August 3, 2017RestorationsRestoratives Insider: Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teethAugust 2, 2017Previous PagePage 43 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlementAn Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.Regulatory UpdatesHow buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistryScope of PracticeADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, moreLegal IssuesFake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested againSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
