Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental PracticeMetLife settles dentist misclassification suit for $3.4MMetropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) has agreed to pay about $3.4 million to settle a suit filed by dental consultants who claimed they didn't get overtime and benefits because they were wrongly treated as independent contractors, according to a settlement motion.October 7, 2019PeriodonticsUnique gum cells may prevent perio disease in the futureNewly 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, 2019CardiovascularDental patients may misreport preexisting conditionsUp 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, 2019AntibioticsProphylactic antibiotics may cause serious side effectsProphylactic 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, 2019RestorationsFDA meeting to focus on safety of dental amalgam, implantsThe 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, 2019CosmeticStudy: Electric-activated method whitens teeth fasterUsing 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, 2019Orofacial PainSpecial needs patients require unique anesthetic approachesSafe, 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, 2019CardiovascularReview shows link between gum disease and hypertensionHaving 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, 2019Orofacial PainAnesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approachesSeptember 24, 2019Dental PracticeIncidents of preventable dental mistakes risingThe 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, 2019Previous PagePage 118 of 122Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course workA dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.TMJ/TMDTMDs may be ruining patients’ livesRegulatory UpdatesInside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol HillLegal IssuesCharges to be dismissed against ex-dental employeeOffice ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
