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Periodontics
Unique gum cells may prevent perio disease in the future
Newly discovered sensory cells in gums that protect the mouth from infections that cause tissue and bone damage to teeth may be the answer to periodontitis prevention treatments in the future, according to new research.
October 7, 2019
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Cardiovascular
Dental patients may misreport preexisting conditions
Up to a third of dental patients do not accurately report their preexisting medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to clinicians, according to a new study. Treatment planning and patient outcomes may be affected without accurate information, the authors noted.
October 3, 2019
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Antibiotics
Prophylactic antibiotics may cause serious side effects
Prophylactic antibiotics prescribed before dental procedures may cause serious adverse events, including allergic reactions requiring hospitalization and bacterial infections, according to new data presented on October 3 at the Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting (IDWeek 2019) in Washington, DC.
October 3, 2019
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Restorations
FDA meeting to focus on safety of dental amalgam, implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a public meeting in November to discuss ongoing efforts to evaluate dental amalgam and metal-containing implants and to address potential safety questions.
October 1, 2019
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Cosmetic
Study: Electric-activated method whitens teeth faster
Using an electrokinetic flow method to whiten teeth offers a faster, equally effective alternative to other available light-diffusing treatments, according to a study published September 20 in Dental Materials.
September 26, 2019
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Orofacial Pain
Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having a skilled staff, according to the author of a recent study. Utilizing the appropriate anesthetic approach and taking serious precautions can reduce complications in these patients.
September 26, 2019
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Cardiovascular
Review shows link between gum disease and hypertension
Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published on September 24 in the European Society of Cardiology's journal, Cardiovascular Research.
September 25, 2019
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Orofacial Pain
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
September 24, 2019
Dental Practice
Incidents of preventable dental mistakes rising
The number of severe dentistry failures that clinicians could have prevented, such as performing surgery on the wrong location, continues to climb. Wrong-tooth removals account for up to 10% of all preventable safety dental incidents, known as "never events," according to a new study.
September 23, 2019
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Invisible Aligners
Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why
Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient's unique dental problems play the largest role in treatment, so do a number of other factors. Doctor and patient demographics also affect their decisions, according to a new study.
September 22, 2019
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Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024
By Melissa Busch
For the second time in nearly six months, a 31-year-old man was arrested for reportedly operating an illegal dental practice.
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Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
By Melissa Busch
Musical performance, including playing keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
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Campaign focuses on generating more smiles from Black men
By Kevin Henry
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Opinion: It's time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
By Dr. Mark Burhenne
With the recent ruling on fluoride, it's time for the dental community to embrace evidence-based practice and prioritize patients' whole-body health, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.
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5 ways to invest in your hygiene team's future (without breaking the bank)
By Sheena Hinson, RDH
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How to talk to patients about dental hypersensitivity
By Ava Barros
Though patients may not discuss dental hypersensitivity because the condition may seem minor or unsolvable, clinicians should make time for these discussions, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans to sell to competitor
By Melissa Busch
Biolase and its subsidiaries voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to sell its assets for $14 million.
October 2, 2024
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Ex-dental student sentenced for hate crime shootings
By Melissa Busch
A former dental school student who pleaded guilty to attempting to shoot to death two Jewish men has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
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How AI can impact the business side of the dental practice
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In this episode, sponsored by Garfield Refining, Teresa Duncan sits down with Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping the administrative side of the dental practice.
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