Melissa Busch[email protected]PediatricsVitamin D may protect against caries in kidsVitamin D may confer a certain protective effect against tooth decay in children and youth, according to a large U.S. study.April 4, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAcne gel may have triggered anaphylaxis in oral surgery patientsTwo teens who previously used antibiotic topical acne gels experienced anaphylaxis following IV administration of clindamycin prior to third-molar surgeries, according to a case report.April 3, 2023Team ManagementHow women learn, live, lead in dentistryIn recognition of Women’s History Month, female leaders discussed work-life balance and supporting other women on leadership paths.March 31, 2023Oral-Systemic LinkGot patients with bad breath? It may be their personalitiesCertain personality traits may be linked to bad breath, according to a study published on March 28 in Oral Diseases.March 30, 2023Dental PracticeThe COVID-19 emergency is ending: Are you prepared?As the COVID-19 public health emergency nears its end, dentists should review workplace policies, according to a webinar held on March 23 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.March 23, 2023Dental TherapistsIs it time for dentistry to ditch the DDS degree?The Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree may better represent modern dentistry than the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, according to a commentary in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 22, 2023InsuranceSuit claims CVS dry mouth product can erode teethAn Illinois man is suing CVS Pharmacy claiming that its dry mouth dietary supplement discs are falsely advertised as promoting a healthy mouth by providing lasting moisture. However, the product's high acidity may erode or demineralize teeth, according to the lawsuit.March 21, 2023AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia may be linked to woman's tongue paralysisA woman experienced tongue paralysis after the administration of local infiltration anesthesia for a dental restoration procedure, according to a case report published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.March 20, 2023Dental PracticeClinicians prescribed fewer opioids in 2019 vs. 2015Between 2015 and 2019, more than 2.7 million opioids were prescribed by dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. However, fewer opioids were prescribed in 2019 than in 2015, according to new research.March 20, 2023Legal IssuesWeek in Review: Dangers of dam clamps | Risks of sedative-induced fantasies | Post-COVID-19 PHE planningMarch 17, 2023Previous PagePage 30 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCharges to be dismissed against ex-dental employeeA former dental employee accused of embezzlement has reached a deal to have the charges dismissed against her.Office ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habitsImaging & CAD/CAMWho’s using in-house restorative CAD/CAM systems?Imaging & CAD/CAM3 dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories that matteredPodcastsUp 20, tied, or down 20? A championship coach shares how dental leaders should finish the year.
