Theresa Pablos[email protected]Dental PracticeMedical and dental insurance appear fated to convergeThe medical and dental insurance markets have operated in separate silos for decades. But that could start to change -- and sooner than you think. Industry insiders say the question isn't if the two industries will converge, but rather when and how.January 17, 2018Dental PracticeReport: Dental spending spikes after tax refundsConsumers spend more on dental services during tax-refund season, according to a new report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute. The increase in healthcare spending suggests patients are putting off health and dental treatments until they have additional cash.January 15, 2018AnesthesiaJADA: Capnography beneficial for moderate sedationMonitoring exhaled carbon dioxide, or capnography, may be able to prevent severe adverse events in moderately sedated patients, according to a new review published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.January 11, 2018EndodonticsCore-carrier obturation rivals conventional techniquesCore-carrier obturation may be a viable alternative to conventional root canal obturation techniques. A new systematic review found that the core-carrier method had the same success rate as the traditional cold lateral condensation technique.January 8, 2018Intraoral Scanners5 things to know before buying an intraoral scannerIntraoral scanners are increasingly becoming part of the dental workflow, and for good reason. These versatile devices have been shown to both please patients and save practices time and money, according to a new review.January 4, 2018DenturesImplant-retained dentures tied to higher quality of lifeThe type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related quality of life. A new study found that patients with implant-retained overdentures reported a significantly better quality of life than those with conventional dentures.December 28, 2017RestorationsTemporary healing abutments stand up to the testImplant healing abutments appear to be safe to use immediately after implant placement, according to the findings of a new study. These temporary abutments may be able to promote healthy soft-tissue healing, thereby reducing the risk of peri-implantitis.December 20, 2017OrthodonticsPlant-based mouthwash rivals chlorhexidine in new studyA plant used in traditional Indian medicine may also benefit orthodontic and dental patients. A new study found that neem mouthwash rivaled chlorhexidine at reducing three oral health indicators for patients with braces.December 18, 2017Imaging SystemsHow to improve CBCT accuracy for vertical post fracturesAccurate diagnosis of vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth is a crucial but challenging task. That's why researchers evaluated the accuracy of cone-beam CT (CBCT) for these fractures and also ways to improve its accuracy in suspected cases.December 12, 2017DiabetesPerio treatment has hidden benefit for diabetes patientsNonsurgical periodontal treatment may positively impact the lives of patients with diabetes, even when it does not directly improve diabetes indicators. The findings come from a new study investigating the effects of scaling and root planing on patients with type 2 diabetes.December 5, 2017Previous PagePage 22 of 45Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergenciesDental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.Team ManagementRetaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matterTMJ/TMDBiofeedback may help treat TMDsPodcastsPodcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?AntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
