Lori Roniger[email protected]RestorationsWhat you need to know about 3D printing in dentistryWant to print teeth for your patients? Dentists discussed how 3D printing is changing dentistry at the recent 3DHeals 2017 conference in San Francisco. Printing teeth and dentures may be just beyond our capabilities at present, but as costs come down it will become a reality in the near future.April 24, 2017Dental PracticeWhy don't female dentists earn as much money as men?Why is there a persistent gap in earnings between male and female dentists? Researchers examined this issue in dentists, compared with physicians and lawyers, and found that the difference has decreased among them all but remains. However, a greater proportion of the gap is still unexplained among dentists, an amount that has held steady over time.April 19, 2017RestorationsAre patients satisfied with noninvasive treatment?Research supports the benefits of minimally invasive dentistry for noncavitated carious lesions, but can providing such care damage your professional reputation and lower patient satisfaction? In a new study, patients who received noninvasive treatment were just as satisfied as those who underwent invasive treatment.April 13, 2017Imaging SystemsCan facial and neck dimensions predict sleep apnea?Could measuring certain facial and neck dimensions predict which patients are at increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea? One researcher is exploring a possible connection in adults and presented her findings at the recent International Association for Dental Research annual meeting.April 10, 2017RestorationsCan improving oral health prolong life after menopause?Are postmenopausal women with periodontitis or edentulism at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and death? A large prospective study examined the risk of cardiovascular disease and death in this population, with the results suggesting that improving oral health could lengthen life.April 6, 2017PeriodonticsWhy do pregnant women have more dental problems?What accounts for the increased risk of gingival bleeding and tooth decay during pregnancy? Are there differences in oral health habits between pregnant and nonpregnant women, and when do they occur? Research presented at the 2017 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting explored these issues.April 2, 2017Oral-Systemic LinkAre e-cigarettes more harmful than regular cigarettes?Electronic cigarettes have been touted by some as being safer than regular cigarettes. However, research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting links e-cigarette use with potentially harmful microbiome changes and the risk of periodontal disease.March 30, 2017RestorationsNew materials designed to fight pathogens, reduce cariesThe development of secondary caries and bacterial acid formation leads to many dental restoration failures. However, researchers are concocting clever new polymer-based dental materials to combat such problems, as discussed at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting.March 29, 2017Dental PracticeHow effective is teledentistry in nursing homes?Teledentistry has been suggested as a solution to combat the dental neglect increasingly prevalent among elderly residents of long-term care facilities. But is the technology ready for its close-up? A new study compared teledentistry to face-to-face examination for diagnosing dental pathology.March 29, 2017TMJ/TMDIADR 2017: How to predict development of chronic TMDHow can you tell if a patient diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) will develop chronic pain? Researchers examined the relationship between various factors at onset and the likelihood of ongoing problems, and they presented their results at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting.March 26, 2017Previous PagePage 9 of 12Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
