Melissa Busch[email protected]RestorationsSwallowed dental crown caused man to develop appendicitisA 51-year-old man unintentionally swallowed a dental crown, resulting in an unusual case of appendicitis caused by ingestion of a foreign body, according to a case report published April 12 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.April 14, 2022Imaging SystemsImaging Insider: Which camera is best for dental photos?April 13, 2022Infection ControlPlant protein gum may chew out SARS-CoV-2Gum made from a plant protein may be a real blow to SARS-CoV-2. Chewing the gum traps the virus, cutting the viral load in saliva, possibly curbing transmission, according to a study recently published in Molecular Therapy.April 13, 2022Dental PracticeWhat you need to know about the U.S. No Surprises ActThe U.S. No Surprises Act, which took effect in January, aims to protect patients from unexpected hospital bills. It also directly affects oral and maxillofacial surgery, according to a perspective published April 9 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.April 12, 2022CBCTCan antihypertensive drugs prevent jaw bone loss?Cone-beam computed tomography scans show antihypertensive drugs may positively affect the thickness of the jawbone cortex, possibly preventing bone loss. The study was published April 4 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.April 10, 2022EndodonticsRoot canal sealer found in woman with nerve injuryA 27-year-old woman lost sensation in her chin and lip following root canal treatment on her mandibular molar. Months later, specialists confirmed that extrusion of the root canal sealer caused the patient's permanent anesthesia, according to a case report published April 1 in Oral Surgery.April 7, 2022InsuranceTraditional models won't work for patients with special needsAchieving oral health equity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires improving provider availability and embracing new financial models, according to a symposium held on April 5.April 5, 2022CardiovascularLidocaine shot may have led to patient's heart attackA local injection of lidocaine during dental treatment possibly induced a coronary artery spasm, potentially resulting in a 50-year-old man's heart attack, according to a case report published April 3 in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences.April 4, 2022RestorationsWhen patients ask for healthy teeth to be pulled, dentists obligeA small percentage of patients request the extraction of healthy teeth, and though dentists report reluctance, many pull the teeth anyway, according to a study published on March 30 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.April 3, 2022Dental PracticePractice settles claim it used patient data in political bidAn Alabama dental practice agreed to take corrective action to settle a potential HIPAA violation for reportedly disclosing patients' private health data to a campaign manager and a marketing firm hired to manage the owner dentist's political campaign.March 31, 2022Previous PagePage 55 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
