Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental TherapistsCan expanding hygienists' practice improve adult care?Does expanding a hygienist's scope of practice translate to improved oral healthcare at the state level? With the debates about dental therapists and dental telemedicine ongoing, a new study investigated if hygienists with expanded practice options were able to reduce the burden of oral disease.December 5, 2016Dental PracticeStudy projects U.S. dental visits to increase through 2026In 2013, about 42% of the U.S. population saw a dentist. But what will happen in 2017 or 2026? Will the number of dental visits by Americans increase or decrease through the next decade? Two economists and a dental public health researcher took on the difficult task of assessing what will influence the number of dental visits in the immediate future.December 5, 2016X-RayWeek in Review: U.S. access to affordable dental care lags; new insurance code; and x-raysDecember 1, 2016CAD/CAMImaging Insider: Does imaging lead to overdiagnosis of TMDs?November 30, 2016OrthodonticsCan laser therapy accelerate orthodontic tooth movement?Dental crowding is an issue in much of the U.S. population, but lengthy treatment time leads some patients to dismiss leveling and alignment treatments. Low-light laser therapy may be a safe method to speed up the process, according to a new study.November 27, 2016EndodonticsAre flare-ups likely after single-sitting root canal?As single-sitting root canal treatments are becoming more common, an issue with this procedure is the occurrence of endodontic flare-ups afterward. Researchers from India studied 200 patients divided by age group to see how often these patients experienced endodontic flare-ups after root canal.November 21, 2016Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Treating jaw pain; pediatric treatment studies; and new productsNovember 17, 2016Dental PracticePractice Management Insider: Creating culture in your officeNovember 16, 2016AnesthesiaDoes sedation help kids' long-term dental behavior?When treating preschool children for early childhood caries, is moderate sedation more effective than protective stabilization or general anesthesia in terms of improving the child's behavior at future dental visits? Researchers from Brazil focused on that question in a new study.November 16, 2016CAD/CAMDo newer CAD/CAM units produce better restorations?Is there a notable difference in restoration margin quality between a newer CAD/CAM unit and a previous generation? That was the provocative question researchers from Ohio investigated in a new study.November 16, 2016Previous PagePage 57 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesNew lawsuit claims permanent injury from implantsA Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.Vulnerable PopulationsGuess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?Regulatory UpdatesIHS to cease using mercury amalgamMarketingDo’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patientsSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
