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Opioids
Tramadol linked to low blood sugar in new study
Tramadol is one of the most used opioid analgesics, but new research suggests it may have a severe side effect -- hypoglycemia. Patients who used tramadol were significantly more likely to experience low blood sugar than those who used comparable medications.
September 2, 2019
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Dental Hygiene
Doctors, office workers binge on sugar when stressed
More than one-quarter of British adults turn to sugar when their stress levels spike, according to new survey results from a U.K.-based oral health nonprofit. The percentage was even higher for doctors, office workers, and other professionals.
August 29, 2019
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Orofacial Pain
Tooth, jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache
Tooth or jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache, according to new research from the journal Neurology. Up to 10% of people with headaches also experience orofacial pain, and tooth or jaw pain may be the only headache symptom for some people.
August 28, 2019
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Insurance
Most U.S. voters support adding dental to Medicare
Seven out of 10 U.S. voters support adding dental benefits to Medicare, according to poll data released on August 26. The majority of likely voters from every age group, race, gender, and political party supported the idea.
August 27, 2019
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Dental Practice
Transgender patients feel welcome at dental offices
Transgender and gender-nonconforming patients often feel welcome, or at least neutral, when visiting the dental office, according to new study findings in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The same isn't always true when they receive care in other medical settings.
August 26, 2019
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Orofacial Pain
Email reminders may minimize daytime clenching, grinding
If you want patients to stop grinding their teeth, maybe you should email them. A new study found that patients who received regular email reminders significantly reduced their daytime nonfunctional tooth contact.
August 25, 2019
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Restorations
Whitening may prevent biofilm buildup on restored teeth
Whitening may prevent biofilm buildup on restored teeth, according to the findings of a new study. Restorations bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide and 15% carbamide peroxide had significantly lower levels of biofilm than those left untreated.
August 22, 2019
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Pediatrics
Can SDF reduce restoration bond strength? Yes and no
Can the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) affect restoration bond strength? The results are mixed, according to a new systematic review published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
August 21, 2019
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Restorations
Restoratives Insider: Whitening may prevent biofilm buildup on restored teeth
August 20, 2019
Dental Education
Want to improve dental education? Make it a game
Adding game-like quizzes to dental school courses may improve learning outcomes. A recent study found dental students who took mobile quizzes during class had more motivation to learn and greater course satisfaction.
August 20, 2019
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Orthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid case
An orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.
Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, MS, DrPh. Image courtesy of Indiana University School of Dentistry.
X-Ray
Dental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routine
Dr. John Blake, president of the California Dental Association.
Organized Dentistry
Debate to Better Dentistry: The future of the ADA’s tripartite system
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Oral Cancer
Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress
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2 arrested for running illicit practice in convenience store
Two people were arrested for operating an elaborate illegal dental practice in the back of a convenience store in Massachusetts, according to police.
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3Sixty, Atomica launch new AI guided-surgery software
3Sixty, a digital dental solutions provider, and Atomica, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, will launch a new guided surgery software suite.
September 26, 2023
Dental Surgery
How to keep your dental team from imploding, Part 2
Dentists worry about keeping their valued employees from leaving. In this second article, Dr. James V. Anderson says that developing a culture of trust attracts and retains top talent.
September 26, 2023
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New tool developed for assessing sleep apnea
Researchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
September 26, 2023
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High Point University breaks ground on new dental school
High Point University broke ground on September 23 on a new 77,500-sq-ft facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina’s only private dental school.
September 25, 2023
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Daniel Erb, HPU provost; Dr. Scott De Rossi, founding dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine; Angie Workman and Dr. Rick Workman; and HPU President Nido Qubein. Image courtesy of HPU.
NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team
Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.
September 25, 2023
Denture Upper
Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations
Dentsply Sirona’s DS Core, Primemill, and Primeprint have been integrated with the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner, creating more integrated dental workflows.
September 25, 2023
Dental Crowns
Do’s and don’ts for office security
Fall is a good time to perform a safety inspection of your office. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to ensure your practice location gives your patients a safe, positive, and pleasant experience.
September 25, 2023
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
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Check-Cap investor opposes merger with Keystone Dental
Symetryx, a Check-Cap shareholder, is against the Israel-based medical diagnostics company merging with Keystone Dental in a deal that would represent an equity evaluation of $225 million.
September 22, 2023
Man Hand Stop
DSO MB2 Dental adds Wis. to its network
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental announced its entry into Wisconsin with the addition of a dental partnership in Green Bay.
September 22, 2023
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