Melissa Busch[email protected]ObesityObesity, not ancestry, may be linked to dental developmentWhen people develop teeth may have more to do with whether they are overweight or obese than their genetic origins, according to a study published on March 13 in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.March 16, 2023Dental PracticePrepare now for the end of the COVID-19 emergencyAs the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency approaches in May, dentists need to ensure that they are complying with the U.S. Stark law, according to a webinar hosted on March 14 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.March 15, 2023AntibioticsPRF may help reduce oral surgery infectionsUsing a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique to deliver antibiotics may decrease the risk of postsurgical infection in oral surgery patients, according to a proof-of-concept study recently published in BMC Oral Health.March 14, 2023EndodonticsRubber dam clamp may lead to cortical tooth necrosisA stainless-steel rubber dam clamp used during a root canal may have led to cortical necrosis in a healthy 22-year-old woman's mandibular tooth, according to a case report published on March 10 in the Journal of Endodontics.March 13, 2023Dental PracticeSedative-induced fantasies may be rare risk to dentistsHallucinated sexual assaults and erotic fantasies induced by sedatives, including midazolam, may occur during procedures like dental restorations, putting clinicians at risk of legal troubles, according to a review published on March 9 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.March 13, 2023Invisible AlignersRising trend: Clear aligners for kids with mixed dentitionClear aligner therapy is emerging as a popular orthodontic treatment in children with a mix of primary and permanent teeth, and orthodontists expect its use to grow, according to a study published on March 9 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.March 9, 2023Dental PracticeDental workers charged with COVID-19 unemployment fraudTwo employees at a dental practice in West Virginia have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently collecting about $30,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.March 8, 2023RestorationsFla. dentist pulls car with teeth in bid to break world recordThe world record for pulling a 2,000-lb car by the teeth for 30 m is 18.13 seconds. A Florida dentist aims to have his name published in the Guinness World Records by beating that time, according to news reports.March 8, 2023Dental PracticeWhat's the most economical way to treat orofacial pain?Nerve allograft surgery may be more effective and have a lower long-term cost than nonsurgical treatment for persistent trigeminal neuropathy, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.March 8, 2023Dental HygieneMd. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcareParents of children enrolled in public school or childcare in Maryland may be required to provide evidence that their kids underwent oral health screenings before specified ages, according to bills recently introduced by state lawmakers.March 6, 2023Previous PagePage 31 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.
