Melissa Busch[email protected]AntibioticsMost ED visits for toothaches result in antibioticsMost adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the American Journal of Emergency MedicineJuly 7, 2022InsuranceU.S. lawmakers urge CMS to expand Medicare dental coverageSome legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are requesting that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) broaden the definition of medically necessary dental coverage, which would expand access to Medicare recipients.July 6, 2022CardiovascularMan cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes himA dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.July 5, 2022PeriodonticsApical periodontitis causes brain abscesses in 7-year-oldA 7-year-old boy with congenital heart disease developed multiple brain abscesses caused by an infection from apical periodontitis in his baby teeth, according to a case report published on June 28 in BMC Oral Health.June 28, 2022Dental PracticeDental practice bans patients weighing more than 280 lbA dental practice in the U.K. will no longer treat patients who weigh 127 kg (about 280 lb) or more to prevent them from damaging their expensive dental chairs again, according to recent news reports.June 28, 2022Intraoral ScannersRestoration accuracy hinges on preparation designWhen it comes to the accuracy of digital scans for complete onlay restorations, preparation design and the type of intraoral scanner used to capture the images matter, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.June 27, 2022Dental AssistantHPI: Dental hygienists, assistants get pay hikes of up to 6%Approximately eight out of 10 dentists recently have given pay raises -- commonly in the range of 4-6% -- to dental hygienists and assistants, according to poll results released in June by the ADA’s Health Policy Institute (HPI).June 26, 2022CBCTPediatric dentists may need to improve their image interpretationSome pediatric dentists didn’t perform very well when they tried to identify and detect traumatic dental injuries and problems on patients’ images, according to a small explorative study published June 20 in BMC Oral Health.June 26, 2022HomeThe ADA is focused on diversity and inclusion: Here's whyIn recognition of World Refugee Day, Juneteenth, and Pride Month taking place in June, ADA President Dr. Cesar Sabates shared with DrBicuspid.com why he's prioritizing efforts for dentistry to become more diverse and inclusive.June 23, 2022Infection ControlImaging Insider: Restoration accuracy hinges on preparation designJune 22, 2022Previous PagePage 49 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
