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Dental Hygiene
Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids
How do you get kids to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal of making toothbrushing fun had a big impact on the students, according to a new study in the International Dental Journal.
May 3, 2018
2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400
Endodontics
AAE18: Is newer technology better at reducing bacterial load?
Are newer root canal instruments and procedures more effective at eliminating bacteria than their predecessors? Studies presented on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting (AAE18) suggest the superiority of one of the new 3D shaper file system but no differences among debridement devices.
May 1, 2018
2016 08 25 16 27 40 174 Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria 400
Periodontics
How to take action to reduce periodontal disease
How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.
April 30, 2018
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Dentures
The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures
Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.
April 23, 2018
2017 04 24 15 39 42 105 3d Printing Ball 400
Restorations
What are the consequences of early first-molar extraction?
What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus among practitioners, researchers turned to the literature for answers.
April 19, 2018
2018 03 09 22 59 0014 Girl Pain 400
Dentures
Do certain techniques or materials produce better dentures?
What are the best techniques and materials for making final impressions for complete and removable partial dentures? As there is no clinical consensus, researchers conducted a review of the published literature and published their findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
April 15, 2018
2017 03 17 16 12 13 771 Dentures 400
Hygiene Tools
Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?
Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, investigators compared the effects of this treatment on periodontitis patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis.
April 11, 2018
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Orofacial Pain
Review advises conservative approach for painful TMD
What's the best way to manage pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? Authors of a recent review propose a conservative approach that includes multiple kinds of treatments, including dental, psychological, medical, and physical therapies.
April 10, 2018
2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400
Orofacial Pain
Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates
Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient's race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider type. That's according to a new study of Medicaid recipients published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 1, 2018
2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400
Dentures
Tooth-related factors linked to perio bone loss
Tooth-related factors are linked to periodontal disease but systemic factors aren't, according to research presented at the recent 2018 American Association of Dental Research meeting. Results indicated that older patients are still vulnerable to bone loss, but minimally invasive treatments may reduce this risk.
March 28, 2018
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
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This conversation featuring Rodney Schutt highlights the need for greater awareness and solutions in the dental field regarding the gag reflex, a common issue with many dental patients in the practice and at home.
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There are four important pieces that define communication in the dental practice, writes Yvette S. Medellin. Whether you have a team of two or 200, good communication is paramount.
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Smooching your way to better oral health
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While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.
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Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.
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Gestational diabetes, more linked to lack of oral care
By Ava Barros
Receiving preventive dental care during pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Do patients know they have gum disease? It's complicated
By Melissa Busch
Dental patients aren't certain whether they've been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for it, according to a study.
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The critical connection between oral health and mental health
By Kevin Henry
In DrBicuspid's latest video interview, we spoke with Colgate-Palmolive's Dr. Maria Ryan to discuss the mental state of today's dental patient and what dentists and dental teams should know.
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This antibiotic may make dental implants more likely to fail
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Patients who take this antibiotic before dental implant surgery may experience a lower implant survival time, according to a study.
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3 keys to executing your dental practice's optimal schedule
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Most dental practices mistake their schedule for their business and fail to realize that it's simply a pathway. Scott J. Manning, MBA, says it's time to change that approach.
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Clinical tip: What you need to know about a double-socket membrane graft
By Kevin Henry
In this week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses an effective solution for some oral surgery cases.
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