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Dental Practice
Should you treat a stoned patient? It's complicated
Adult dental patients who reek of marijuana and seem stoned but who can still move and communicate should probably be treated for planned procedures, according to a commentary published in the June issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
June 2, 2022
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Man develops rare abscess in chewing muscle after extraction
Imaging aided in the diagnosis of a 26-year-old man's very unusual infratemporal fossa abscess that developed in the lateral pterygoid, a masticatory muscle, following wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published May 27 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
May 31, 2022
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DSO
Top 10 DSOs: The largest companies keep growing
Of the 10 largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., Heartland Dental continues to hold first place. Though it held the top spot since our last updated list in 2021, it's not the only DSO to add new affiliates.
May 30, 2022
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Dental Practice
Will the Supreme Court review hygienist’s marijuana case?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is imploring the U.S. Supreme Court not to review decisions denying workers’ compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including one case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.
May 26, 2022
2019 08 08 23 50 6818 Cannabis Marijuana 400
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
'Toothlike' vascular lesion removed from tween
A vascular lesion containing calcified blood clots located near a 12-year-old's parotid gland was removed after imaging revealed an odd mass with a "toothlike" appearance. The case report was published May 20 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
May 25, 2022
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Orofacial Pain
Computer-controlled anesthesia cuts the ouch for kids
Children injected with computer-controlled intraligamentary anesthesia prior to molar extractions felt less pain than those given typical inferior alveolar nerve blocks, according to a study published May 20 in BMC Oral Health.
May 24, 2022
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AI
Overjet inks deal with DSO Great Lakes Dental Partners
Dental artificial intelligence software developer Overjet has partnered with dental support organization (DSO) Great Lakes Dental Partners.
May 23, 2022
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Endodontics
Drinking mouthwash causes man's impaired vision
A 77-year-old man experienced impaired vision in both eyes due to ingesting large amounts of mouthwash for more than a year following a root canal procedure, according to a case report recently published in Survey of Ophthalmology.
May 23, 2022
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Legal Issues
La. dentist dies in boat accident
The body of a dentist who went missing after his boat was involved in an accident at a Louisiana lake was recovered on May 22, about two days after the crash, according to a release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 23, 2022
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May 20, 2022
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Tooth removal without consent results in arrest
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Ditch meat for optimal oral health? Maybe
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Eating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.
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With government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and prevention
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Following the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.
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Dentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia alone
By Melissa Busch
Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.
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Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse
By Ava Barros
Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.
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Finding the right representation for your practice
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Do’s and don’ts for handling setbacks
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Setbacks are inevitable for practice owners, but as Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, great leaders follow key steps to overcome challenges and build lasting success.
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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
By Melissa Busch
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents
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Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
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