Melissa Busch[email protected]Orofacial PainA sedative that may top midazolam for outpatient oral surgeryRemimazolam had a higher success rate in sedating patients undergoing outpatient oral surgery compared to midazolam, according to a study published on September 15 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.September 20, 2022PeriodonticsNew topical gel may suppress gum diseaseA newly developed topical gel that targets a major driver of periodontitis may prevent and treat gum disease, according to a new animal study published on September 20 in Cell Reports. Since no similar treatments exist, the gel could pave the way for a noninvasive, at-home gum disease treatment.September 19, 2022Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryHow much money oral surgeons spent to influence U.S. electionsOral and maxillofacial surgeons donated nearly $5 million to political campaign committees in the last decade to help influence U.S. elections, but the top dollars didn't go to the big parties, according to an abstract published on September 15 in a Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery supplement.September 18, 2022Federally Qualified Health CenterOnly 1 in 3 dentists take MedicaidAn estimated 1 in 3 dentists in the U.S. treat Medicaid patients, and those who see low-income patients are less likely to be white, according to a panel discussion held on September 15 by the ADA Health Policy Institute.September 15, 2022PeriodonticsGum disease bone loss linked to higher risk of death in menIncreased alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis may be associated with a heightened risk of all-cause death, according to a large study that followed U.S. men for decades. The findings were published on September 12 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.September 13, 2022Orofacial PainStudy finds cool way to reduce postop painUsing saline irrigation with saline at lower temperatures when removing bone during impacted third-molar surgery may reduce patients' pain and other postoperative complications, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.September 12, 2022Invisible AlignersWhat are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it's their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.September 8, 2022Dental PracticeDentists have a place on cancer teamsMany patients diagnosed with cancer put other health concerns, including dental problems, on the back burner, which could delay treatment and recovery. That's why a clinical instructor from New York University says dentists should be part of a patient's cancer team.September 6, 2022InsuranceADA supports Medicare dental changes but wants clarityThe ADA supports the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposal to expand coverage of medically necessary conditions requiring dental services, but it wants the agency to address issues related to the administration and reimbursement of the benefits.September 5, 2022AntibioticsAntibiotics for root planing? It depends on clinician typeAbout 30% of U.S. clinicians prescribe antibiotics to patients during scaling and root planing, but dentists and periodontists write prescriptions for different reasons, according to a study published on August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.September 1, 2022Previous PagePage 45 of 122Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course workA dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic 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
