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Dental Practice
ADA 2019: Technology use equals more productive dental teams
SAN FRANCISCO - Improved patient engagement and greater productivity at dental practices hinge on embracing new technologies. Bringing new technology into dental practices empowers staff to take more responsibility, which leads to a boost in patient engagement and productivity, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 5, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Periodontics
ADA 2019: New perio classifications help improve patient care
SAN FRANCISCO - Updates to periodontitis and peri-implant disease classifications can help dental professionals improve the care of their patients, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 4, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Oral Cancer
Most oral health students ready to give HPV vaccines
A majority of oral health students are willing to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to patients to help prevent new cases of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study.
September 3, 2019
2019 08 02 22 09 5651 Boy Vaccine 400
Restorations
Tooth decay more likely in kids exposed to trauma
Children who grew up with household dysfunction were more likely to have tooth decay in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry on August 28.
September 2, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Restorations
Birthplace, age, marital status predict caries and more
The age, country of birth, and marital status of household members better predict the prevalence of dental caries, sealants, and restorations in children than education, according to a new study published in BMC Oral Health on August 27.
August 29, 2019
2016 09 30 15 08 36 946 Boy Dental Exam 400
Infection Control
Does presurgery oral care improve heart surgery outcomes?
It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 28, 2019
2019 08 29 00 18 5224 Heart Lungs 400
Hygiene Tools
Surgery patients get oral hygiene kits to reduce pneumonia risk
In hopes of reducing the number of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, insurance company Aetna is sending oral hygiene care packages to certain patients before surgery. The company's chief dental officer highlighted the program's impact during a media presentation on August 26.
August 27, 2019
2019 08 27 22 22 8153 Doctor Wheeling Patient 400
Orofacial Pain
Preventing medicine-related osteonecrosis takes a team
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare but painful condition that sometimes occurs after tooth extractions. Collaboration among dentists and pharmacists is needed to treat the pain associated with this condition and improve patient outcomes, according to the authors of a new article in Pharmaceutical Journal.
August 22, 2019
2018 05 01 22 28 0467 Jaw 400
Oral Cancer
Study: Few minority, poor patients get screened for cancer
About 75% of racial and ethnic minorities and patients with low socioeconomic status reported that dental professionals did not screen them for oral cancer during dental visits, according to a new study.
August 21, 2019
2016 09 20 09 44 50 351 Dentist Patient Hygienist 400
Orthodontics
Orthodontist indicted on fraud, bribery charges
A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and performed free dental work for a former state senator in exchange for legislation that benefited his dental clinics.
August 19, 2019
2016 09 29 11 39 46 810 Scales Of Justice 400
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What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.
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By Ava Barros
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We often focus on the financial preparation for retirement, but what about the emotional side of starting the next chapter of your life? Dr. Marc Cooper shares his thoughts and advice on the subject.
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U.S. court: Fluoride in water risky, must be addressed
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge in California ruled on September 24 that adding fluoride to public drinking water to help prevent tooth decay is risky to individuals and requires government intervention.
September 25, 2024
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This method lights up early caries activity
By Ava Barros
Dye-enhanced quantitative light-induced fluorescence may effectively assess early enamel caries, reducing the need for subjective visual evaluations, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 25, 2024
Tooth Anatomy
Clinical tip: Using 3D imaging in correlation with 2D imaging in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In the latest CDOCS tip, Dr. Meena Barsoum discusses a case and how 3D imaging enabled him to coordinate a proper diagnosis for his patient.
September 25, 2024
Dr. Meena Barsoum.
Tooth database being created to ID remains of missing
By Ava Barros
Researchers are collaborating to develop a tooth database to aid in identifying missing service members by analyzing subtle variations in tooth enamel, offering hope to families.
September 25, 2024
Gabriel Bowen, PhD (center), and fellow members of the Project FIND-EM team. Image courtesy of FIND-EM.
Where U.S. patients spend the most for dental exams
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. states with the most expensive and affordable dental exams were recently ranked.
September 24, 2024
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Dental insurance tip: Treatment plans for scaling and root planing should include treatment prescriptions
By Estela Vargas
A new system of prescribing the proposed treatment rather than listing it on a form can remove barriers to communication with the clinical and administrative team, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 24, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
These specialists pull 3rd molars but for different reasons
By Ava Barros
Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
September 24, 2024
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