Theresa Pablos[email protected]Dental EducationDentistry is becoming more diverse -- Here's why that mattersIn 2018, the majority of dental school applicants were women and nonwhite. American Dental Education Association President and CEO Dr. Richard Valachovic spoke with DrBicuspid.com about what the changing demographics of dentistry could mean for the profession.July 23, 2018OpioidsResearchers discover pain relief pathway with fewer opioidsBetter relief for acute pain using fewer opioids may be on the horizon thanks to new research into a chemical compound that targets multiple pain receptors. Researchers found that the addition of one type of protein provided better pain relief at a lower morphine dose in rodents.July 18, 2018Dental PracticeADA predicts more dentists through 2037The number of full-time dentists in the U.S. is projected to increase through 2037, according to a new ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) brief. The new estimates are the latest from the institute and an update to a similar report from 2016.July 11, 2018CardiovascularPoor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease riskPoor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits may be at an increased risk for heart troubles.July 9, 2018EndodonticsResilon bests gutta-percha at preventing root fracturesA commercially available obturation material may better at preventing vertical root fractures than gutta-percha, according to a new systematic review that looked at vertical root fracture incidence in more than 650 roots.July 4, 2018InsuranceTexas lags behind in oral health for seniorsTexas has some work to do if it wants to improve the oral health for older adults in the state. Bianca Rogers, a public affairs manager for Oral Health America, gave tips on how the state can improve key metrics related to oral health for this population during a June 26 webinar.July 1, 2018EndodonticsEndodontics Insider: Resilon bests gutta-percha at preventing root fracturesJune 26, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: New perio system | Is water fluoridation effective? | Kids' dental fearJune 21, 2018EndodonticsWhich endo file is best for reducing post-op pain?Not all endodontic files are equal when it comes to reducing pain after root canal treatment. A new study found that patients reported less pain after being treated by one self-adjusting file.June 21, 2018PediatricsKids with siblings fear dentist more than only childrenFamily structure may partly influence whether children experience dental fear and anxiety, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that children with siblings feared the dentist more than only children and children from single-parent households.June 18, 2018Previous PagePage 16 of 45Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegationsA health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.Periodontics1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowthAIAI may detect early childhood caries in individual teethDSOWhat lies ahead for DSOs in the 2nd half of 2025?Office ManagementDo’s and don’ts for controlling practice overhead
