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Dental Hygiene
Kids with autism have fewer caries but other oral health issues
Children with autism experience fewer caries and decayed, missing, and filled teeth than their neurotypical peers, according to the findings of a new study. However, these children are prone to other oral health issues, including bruxism, dental anxiety, and soft-tissue trauma.
September 19, 2019
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Obesity
Snack taxes could be more effective than soda taxes
You've likely heard about taxes on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, but what about one on sugary snacks? A new study from BMJ found that raising the price of cookies, cakes, and other sweets could benefit public health.
September 12, 2019
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Oral Cancer
Study shows evidence of herd protection against oral HPV
HPV vaccination rates continue to rise, and it may be to everyone's benefit. Researchers discovered evidence of herd protection against oral HPV infections. They detailed their findings in a study published on September 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
September 11, 2019
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2 keys to anesthesia safety: Patient and case selection
Safe anesthetic procedures begin with patient and case selection, according to oral and maxillofacial surgery expert Dr. Stuart Lieblich. He spoke about keeping patients safe during office-based anesthesia procedures at the recent 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco.
September 10, 2019
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AI
Video from ADA 2019: Dr. Martin Jablow on AI in dentistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental practice may seem far-fetched, but it's already here, according to dental technology expert Dr. Martin Jablow. He spoke about AI’s past, present, and future at the recent 2019 ADA FDI World Congress in San Francisco.
September 9, 2019
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Periodontics
Antioxidants are good for oral health -- here's why
SAN FRANCISCO - Pass the dark chocolate and berries. Antioxidants found in these and other common foods and spices can help boost oral health, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 8, 2019
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DSO
Brace yourself: The surgeon general's report is coming
SAN FRANCISCO - The first U.S. surgeon general's report on oral health in 20 years is coming out in 2020. Top U.S. dental leaders spoke about why the report will be essential reading for all dental professionals at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 5, 2019
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Dental Practice
Top 5 dental benefit issues -- and what to do about them
SAN FRANCISCO - Chances are your dental school didn't cover dental benefits, but they're still an important part of running a practice. Staff from the ADA Practice Institute discussed common dental benefit issues at this week's 2019 joint ADA and FDI World Dental Federation meeting.
September 4, 2019
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Opioids
4 tips to prevent medication errors
Medication errors and adverse events are not uncommon, and they seem to be happening with increasing frequency. Experts outlined four ways dentists can help prevent patient harm from medications in the September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association.
September 3, 2019
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Sugar
Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of death
Consuming sugary drinks has been linked to an increased risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a long-term study published on September 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study included almost 452,000 individuals from 10 European countries.
September 3, 2019
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
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Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model
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Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion
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A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.
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Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.
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This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
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A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
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Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.
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Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
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For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
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A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
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Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?
By Melissa Busch
Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.
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