Melissa Busch[email protected]Imaging SystemsOrtho treatment may have led to temporary tooth discolorationWeeks after the placement of clear aligners, a woman had transient apical breakdown, a sequelae of dental trauma, that may have led to discoloration in a tooth that didn't respond to pulp tests, according to a case report that was published on February 18 in the Australian Endodontic Journal.February 21, 2023AICould dental photos at obstetrician visits stop kids' caries?A researcher in New York is studying whether taking intraoral photos of pregnant patients' teeth during their regular obstetrician visits will prevent severe tooth decay in children. The research team will use the technology to monitor patients' oral health.February 20, 2023Orofacial PainMelatonin may reduce pain, swelling after 3rd molar surgeryPatients with impacted lower third molars may experience less pain and swelling if the hormone melatonin is applied to their tooth sockets after surgical removal, according to a prospective, randomized clinical trial published recently in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.February 20, 2023Dental PracticeEndodontist ordered to repay $10M in COVID-19 relief fundsAn endodontist in Oregon was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for his role in attempting to steal more than $170 million in U.S. COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.February 20, 2023Dental PracticeKids gagging at the dentist? Blame momChildren with a sensitive gag reflex during dental treatment may be just like their mothers. Among moms who gagged at the dentist's office, about 72% of their children did the same, according to a study published on February 16 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.February 16, 2023X-RayShould clinicians tell parents their child is pregnant?If a minor questions the safety of dental x-rays because she may be pregnant and isn't yet ready to tell her parents, clinicians must consider the potential legalities. The commentary was published on February 13 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.February 15, 2023Orofacial PainAnesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Melatonin may reduce pain, swelling after 3rd molar surgeryFebruary 15, 2023Dental AssistantOre. proposing $20M plan to recruit hygienists, assistantsAn Oregon lawmaker, who also is a dentist, is proposing the state spend $20 million to recruit and retain much-needed dental assistants and hygienists, according to a news story published on February 13 in the Oregon Capital Chronicle.February 14, 2023Dental HygieneIs it thyme to tackle bad breath with a new approach?Using a thyme mouth rinse periodontal treatment may improve gingivitis and reduce bad breath better than other mouthwashes, according to a new study published on February 9 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.February 13, 2023EndodonticsHow to improve numbness in irreversible pulpitis patientsPatients with irreversible pulpitis may experience greater anesthetic effectiveness from inferior alveolar nerve blocks if they are given anti-inflammatories prior to endodontic treatment, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Endodontics.February 13, 2023Previous PagePage 33 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.
