Tony Edwards[email protected]AntibioticsStudy finds U.S. dentists prescribe too many antibioticsA new study in JAMA Network Open found that almost 81% of antibiotics prescribed by U.S. dentists for infection prophylaxis before dental visits were unnecessary. The researchers examined data from more than 91,000 commercially insured patients to make this determination.May 31, 2019AntibioticsWeek in Review: Older adults and insurance | Antibiotic prescriptions | CDA Presents trendsMay 30, 2019Dental PracticeCDC: Most older U.S. adults lack dental insuranceLess than 30% of U.S. adults 65 years and older had dental insurance in 2017, according to a new data brief released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 29. The research looked at dental insurance status, economic status, and more.May 29, 2019RestorationsStudy compares strength of CAD/CAM provisional restorationsNew technologies and materials have made it easier to create and repair restorations, but do these CAD/CAM materials hold up as well as more-established materials? Researchers put four of them through their paces.May 28, 2019OpioidsStudy finds U.S. dentists' opioid prescriptions 'excessive'The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions by dentists? Researchers looked at the most recently available data to compare the rates of prescriptions in the two countries and found a vast difference, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.May 23, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Getting started with 3D printing | Personalized dentistry | Opioid alternativesMay 23, 2019RestorationsRestoratives Insider: Study compares strength of CAD/CAM provisional restorationsMay 21, 2019Dental PracticeNew products, services highlighted at 2019 CDA PresentsCalifornia Dental Association's recently concluded 2019 CDA Presents meeting featured more than 550 exhibiting companies and thousands of attendees. As part of our continuing coverage, DrBicuspid.com offers a look at new products and services from Henry Schein, Benco Dental, Crest, and more.May 20, 2019Dental PracticeWeek in Review: Hidden caries risks | CDA Presents video | Building a group practiceMay 16, 2019PeriodonticsSurvey results suggest link between RA patients and perio diseaseRheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are both inflammatory, chronic, and progressive, but is there a link between the two? Researchers surveyed hundreds of patients with RA to find out.May 16, 2019Previous PagePage 8 of 102Next PageTop StoriesSmile DesignDentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teethDentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsPediatricsPodcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistryTeam ManagementExcellence in dental practiceSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
