Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental HygieneHygiene Insider: Hygienists feel the time crunch when giving dietary adviceNovember 2, 2016Dental Practice2016 Dental Excellence Awards nominating continuesThe nominating process continues for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for dentistry's most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Best New Operatory Product, and more. There are eight categories in all.November 2, 2016AnesthesiaShould procedures requiring sedation be combined for kids?Combining dental and medical procedures for children is both safe and cost-effective when appropriate, according to a study presented at the recent 2016 Anesthesiology annual meeting. The Ohio researchers noted that limiting sedation exposure in children is preferable to reduce the risk of anesthesia-related complications.November 1, 2016PeriodonticsAre periodontitis patients at risk for atrial fibrillation?Are patients with periodontitis more likely to be at risk for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter? In the first population-based study to look at a possible link between periodontitis and atrial fibrillation, researchers from Taiwan report results that may have implications for your patients.October 31, 2016EndodonticsCan CBCT help reduce root canal surprises?Surprises in endodontic treatments, such as additional canals on an incisor, can disrupt the best-laid treatment plans. As more than 40% of root canal treatments need retreatment because of missed roots or canals, researchers from France wanted to determine if cone-beam CT (CBCT) could determine the number of additional canals and also if one tooth's root canal anatomy was predictive of another's in the same patient.October 31, 2016Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Pneumonia and dental visits; new dental app; and orthodontics rulingOctober 27, 2016Dental SpecialtiesStudy: Dental visits cut pneumonia riskPatients with regularly scheduled dental visits are less likely to come down with pneumonia, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 26,000 patients to determine the role oral healthcare visits play in reducing the pneumonia risk.October 27, 2016Invisible AlignersU.S. judge rules against orthodontics firm in ad caseA U.S. district court has ruled that Propel Orthodontics has "disseminated false and misleading advertisements throughout its participation in the marketplace," while granting a preliminary injunction against the company in favor of OrthoAccel Technologies.October 26, 2016Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Cone-beam imaging and your practice; ransomware attacks; and student loansOctober 20, 2016CBCTADA 2016: Can CBCT benefit the general dentist?DENVER - If you're a general dentist on the fence about a cone-beam CT (CBCT) system, dental technology expert Dr. John Flucke might have answered your questions about if it is worthwhile and practical to invest in this technology in a presentation on Thursday at the 2016 ADA annual meeting.October 20, 2016Previous PagePage 59 of 102Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsDoing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomesThe secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.FluorideIs fluoride varnish worth it?Dental HygieneThe self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnoutPractice SalesWhat to consider before selling your practiceSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
