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Opioids
Study finds opioids less effective after tooth extraction
Patients who took opioids for pain relief after tooth extraction reported higher levels of pain than patients who took other analgesics in a new study, published in JAMA Network Open. The findings suggest nonopioid analgesics should be the first-line pain relief for extractions.
March 23, 2020
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dental Specialties
West Coast tops U.S. wellness rankings
Wellness is composed of many factors, such as a healthy diet, affordable healthcare and medical costs, and opportunities for being physically active. Personal finance website WalletHub examined 43 key indicators and found that West Coast cities are the best, at least in terms of healthiest U.S. cities.
March 5, 2020
2020 03 06 00 21 9248 Fruits Vegetables 400
Oral Bacteria
Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk
Vaping changes a user's oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 3, 2020
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
Periodontics
Review suggests cavities, periodontitis share common origin
Sugar, sweet drinks, and other fermentable carbohydrates may promote the development of both cavities and periodontal disease, according to recent research. These diseases may both emerge in response to nutritional imbalances in your patient's mouth.
February 18, 2020
2020 02 18 23 17 2219 Tooth Pain 400
Dental Practice
Utah, La. at different ends of U.S. dental rankings
Louisiana has the fewest dentists per 100,000 residents in the U.S., suggesting an opportunity for entrepreneurial dentists or dental service organizations. On the opposite side of the scale, Utah is the state with the most dentists per capita. These and other findings were announced in the latest report on the state of U.S. dental care by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 17, 2020
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally
Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.
January 15, 2020
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Oral Cancer
Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients
Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.
January 6, 2020
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Obesity
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
2019 12 10 21 09 1174 Obesity 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
2019 12 01 21 43 7540 Smoking Drinking 400
Imaging Systems
Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct digital radiography in almost 140 teeth to find out.
October 17, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
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Dental manufacturer to settle pregnancy discrimination suit
A dental company has settled a lawsuit in which it's accused of reportedly firing a pregnant employee days after she was hired.
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ChatGPT ads: What to expect, and why dentists should care
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A dental company has settled a lawsuit in which it's accused of reportedly firing a pregnant employee days after she was hired.
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Christine Taxin recaps the critical lessons from the Insurance Extravaganza and what it means for clinicians and dental team members.
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Former Iowa prison dentist accused of improper conduct
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa Department of Corrections dentist is charged with improper, lewd, or lascivious conduct.
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Enhancing cybersecurity on a budget
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Outdated antivirus software is useless against a cyberattack. Security expert Gary Salman explains how to strengthen your cyber defenses.
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The hidden profit lever in your dental practice
By Joanne Miles, RDA
Strong alignment between clinical leadership and operations drives sustainable growth in the dental practice, writes Joanne Miles, RDA.
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Baby teeth show promise for cerebral palsy treatment
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A stem cell therapy using human baby teeth improved motor function and learning in rats. Clinical trials in children are next.
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Death of 44-year-old dental patient ruled an accident
By Melissa Busch
A medical examiner report revealed the cause of death of a 44-year-old dental patient.
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Good oral health may improve overall health in cirrhosis patients
By Ava Barros
Regular dental care may support overall health in people with cirrhosis.
April 8, 2026
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The Miss Thailand viral veneer video: What dental teams should know
By Dr. Piotr Irving
A beauty pageant disaster became a teaching moment about veneers and patient expectations, writes Dr. Piotr Irving.
April 8, 2026
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Why ultrasonic scaling fails, and how to fix it with a better clinical system
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, details the ultrasonic scaling mistakes that may be costing your practice efficiency and patient comfort.
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