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Pediatrics
AADR 2018: How to maximize bond strength when using SDF
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been shown to reduce the bond strength of composite to dentin, but SDF does not have that same effect on resin-modified glass ionomer, according to research presented on March 22 at the 2018 American Association of Dental Research (AADR) meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
March 22, 2018
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
Anesthesia
Infographic: Trends in dental anesthesiology
The average dentist anesthesiologist is a man who works at least four days per week and is optimistic about the future of the profession, according to a recent survey of more than 200 dentist anesthesiologists in the U.S. and Canada.
March 19, 2018
2016 11 16 12 30 14 419 Iv Sedation 400
Orofacial Pain
Dental fear associated with pain, caries
Fear of the dentist may have broad consequences for oral health, according to the findings of a new study. Children who expressed dental fear were more likely to experience caries, pain, and a poor perception of their own dental health.
March 18, 2018
2016 08 08 14 52 18 538 Dentist Tool 400
Federally Qualified Health Center
Infographic: 12M U.S. kids live with untreated decay
More than 12 million children experienced untreated coronal caries between 2011 and 2014, even in the era of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The statistic comes from a new study that looked at demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with untreated decay.
March 12, 2018
2016 08 15 14 35 34 52 Diverse Children 400b
Dental Specialties
Study: Half of Latinos experience poor oral health
A recent study took an in-depth look at how cultural background and ethnic identity affect the oral health of U.S. Hispanics and Latinos. More than half of U.S. Latinos have experienced poor oral health-related quality of life, the study found.
March 8, 2018
2018 03 08 21 03 6936 Patient Hispanic 400
Restorations
Christensen: 5 key takeaways about composite restorations
Dr. Gordon Christensen spoke about composite restorations at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During his well-attended lecture, Dr. Christensen gave his take on materials, procedures, and general restorative trends.
March 5, 2018
2016 12 07 12 53 05 25 Restoration Tooth 400
Sugar
How to help patients and society combat added sugars
Despite overwhelming evidence about the harms of added sugars, dentists don't always feel comfortable discussing nutrition with patients. So experts described the best strategies to counsel patients during a panel presentation at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. They also discussed public health activism efforts around sugar-sweetened beverages.
March 4, 2018
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Sugar
Panel warns of sugary drink health effects
Health experts detailed the effects of sugary drinks during a panel presentation at the 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The panelists emphasized that these beverages can have oral and overall health consequences and that added sugars may come from surprising sources.
February 28, 2018
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Infection Control
Time to rethink using wet wipes in your office
If you're using wet wipes to disinfect surfaces, it may be time to rethink your infection-control product. Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD, named the best disinfectant products and strategies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, and wet wipes didn't make the cut.
February 26, 2018
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Dental Practice
2 pillars of success: Scheduling and case acceptance
CHICAGO - Scheduling and case acceptance are two pillars upon which successful practices rely, according to a practice management presentation by Dr. Roger P. Levin at the 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 21, 2018
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Do’s and don’ts for boosting practice production
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Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips about how you can implement two changes today that will immediately grow your practice's production.
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