Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental HygieneLong-term care staff lack oral healthcare trainingAdding to the literature on oral healthcare in long-term care facilities, researchers have found that training on the subject was lacking among care staff at six such facilities in New England, according to a presentation at the recent International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress.July 31, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Oral health policy for older adults is a mess; plus patient recall and implantsJuly 27, 2017BrainWhat effect does Alzheimer's disease have on oral health?SAN FRANCISCO - Does Alzheimer's disease have an effect on a patient's oral health? New research suggests that the severity of dementia may well be related to the extent of a patient's oral health issues, according to a presentation at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Researchers also presented five key findings of their study to help aid you in treating these patients.July 26, 2017Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDoes a drug holiday aid BRONJ patients undergoing surgery?In patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), what is the best treatment to prevent a relapse? While a so-called drug holiday is often recommended before BRONJ surgery, a new study finds that this discontinuation of the drug did not influence the likelihood of relapse but the type of surgery did.July 24, 2017Dental PracticeSurvey: Older Asian Americans lack dental careSAN FRANCISCO - More than 61% of older Asian Americans living in central Texas do not have dental insurance, according to the results of a survey presented at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. The study findings suggest these patients face challenges to obtain proper oral healthcare, the authors noted.July 24, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Is arginine the new fluoride? Plus 10-second tooth cleaning and largest insurersJuly 20, 2017HomeBusiness & Industry Insider: A different kind of private practiceJuly 19, 2017HomeTop 5 large-group dental carriers in the U.S.The five biggest large-group dental carriers in the U.S. together have reported almost $4 billion in dental premiums for 2017. But the difference between the top two companies on the list and the bottom three remains considerable. Using publically available information, DrBicuspid.com illustrates the size of the dental insurance market in the U.S. and how two companies control much of the market.July 19, 2017RestorationsHow do CAD/CAM materials hold up to dental prophylaxis?CAD/CAM blocks have evolved considerably in terms of materials, shade, and durability. But does this evolution mean the blocks can stand up to professional dental prophylaxis? Researchers put various CAD/CAM blocks up against a year's worth of prophylaxis to see how they fared.July 19, 2017AnesthesiaCDA-supported anesthesia bill advances from committeeA California State Assembly bill that would have required three practitioners to be present when a child younger than age 7 was undergoing anesthesia in a dental office has been put on hold, while a separate Senate bill on the same topic supported by the California Dental Association (CDA) is advancing in that state's Legislature.July 16, 2017Previous PagePage 44 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
