Melissa Busch[email protected]CardiovascularMan 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, 2022PeriodonticsA twist of fate? Believers in luck more prone to gum diseasePeople who believe that luck decides their fate may face a greater risk of developing severe gum disease compared to those who think their actions change their destiny. The research was presented on June 16 at the European Federation of Periodontology's EuroPerio10 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.June 21, 2022Endodontics$3M project aims to regenerate lost tooth pulpResearchers in New Jersey are developing a first-of-its-kind materials-based therapy that restores lost tooth pulp by triggering the body to regenerate it. The project, funded by a $3 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, would offer an alternative to conventional root canals.June 19, 2022Previous PagePage 49 of 122Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsDoing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomesThe secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.FluorideIs fluoride varnish worth it?Dental HygieneThe self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnoutPractice SalesWhat to consider before selling your practiceSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
