Theresa Pablos[email protected]RestorationsCDA Presents 2015: The endo/implant controversyANAHEIM, CA - A panel of six experts gathered at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting to debate the merits and drawbacks of implant and endodontic procedures. The conversation gave way to a consensus -- general dentists should determine which procedure is best on a patient-by-patient basis.May 7, 2015Dental EducationADEA: Is the U.S. dental safety net able to do more?The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a policy brief detailing the state of the dental safety net in the U.S. The paper highlights concerning access-to-care issues, including a 16% increase in the number of emergency room visits for dental-related problems from 2006 to 2009.May 6, 2015Oral-Systemic LinkCDA Presents 2015: Rethinking the role of the dentist can save livesANAHEIM, CA - By understanding how inflammation and oral bacteria affect systemic health, the dental team can help save both teeth and lives, according to a presentation by DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD, at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 conference.May 3, 2015Office ManagementHow to make your practice transgender-friendlyIf a transgender patient walks into your office, do you know what questions to ask and not to ask? Do you have forms and facilities the patient would feel comfortable using? If you answered no, you're not alone. While many dentists want transgender patients to feel welcome, not everyone knows how to do so.April 29, 2015RestorationsSchool-based sealant programs are not making the gradeMost U.S. states are failing to make significant strides in school-based dental sealant programs, according to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dentists can help children in their state by urging state legislatures to do more for children in high-need schools.April 27, 2015CBCTStitched CBCT images accurate as surgical guideStitched small field-of-view cone-beam CT (CBCT) images appear accurate and reliable enough for the fabrication of implant and restoration surgical guides, according to a new study. These 3D images may provide an affordable and effective way for dentists to ensure successful implant surgeries.April 22, 2015CosmeticShould nondentist teeth-whitening services be regulated?In the recent ruling in the North Carolina teeth-whitening case, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that the state dental board does not have the authority to regulate teeth-whitening services provided by nondentists. The question remains, however, is it necessary for these teeth-whitening professionals to be regulated?April 20, 2015OpioidsQuarter of patients misuse opioids for pain managementAbout 1 in 4 patients misuse opioids prescribed for chronic pain, according to a new study. Dentists are in a prime position to help prevent such prescription drug abuse by educating patients about drug misuse.April 15, 2015CAD/CAMCompany creates 'Terminator'-style 3D printing for dental structuresNew 3D printing company Carbon3D has created a continuous printing technology inspired by a scene in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." The 3D printer may be able to help dentists quickly print customized dental structures within minutes.April 13, 2015Hygiene ToolsDentists may soon prescribe nanoparticles to fight biofilmsResearchers have created a way for nanoparticles to deliver an antibacterial agent directly to dental plaque, according to a new study. Their discovery could lead to better treatments for caries and other biofilm-related diseases.April 8, 2015Previous PagePage 43 of 45Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlementAn Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.Regulatory UpdatesHow buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistryScope of PracticeADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, moreLegal IssuesFake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested againSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
