Melissa Busch[email protected]Practice TrendsIs the culture at your practice free from sexual harassment?Do you know what constitutes sexual harassment, how to prevent it, and how to handle it if a complaint arises at your dental practice? If not, what you don't know can hurt you, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 157th Midwinter Meeting.February 24, 2022Orofacial PainDealing with the 'I still feel that' during anesthesia deliveryAchieving complete anesthesia of a patient's tooth that needs treatment when everything else in the mouth seems numb is the most common difficulty clinicians face, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.February 23, 2022RestorationsSplatter may be on eyewear even if dental teams don't see itBlood and saliva droplets that are invisible to the naked eye can be found on protective eyewear worn by dental professionals after treating patients, according to a study published online February 14 in Clinical Oral Investigations.February 21, 2022Smile DesignVeneers may trump crowns for restoring teeth with fluorosisCeramic veneers are minimally invasive, preserve tooth structure, and provide long-term aesthetic rehabilitation and, therefore, may be a better option than crowns for patients with fluorosis, according to a study published on February 17 in BMC Oral Health.February 17, 2022X-RayRare vascular lesions detected on dental x-raysRare and noncancerous but aggressive vascular maxillofacial lesions, which can damage bones and nerves if untreated, were detected as incidental findings on two patients' dental x-rays. The cases were published on February 12 in the Australian Dental Journal.February 15, 2022Orofacial PainCan kids breathe away their dental fear?Children with dental anxiety may experience benefits such as improved mood and less self-reported pain by using a simple breathing technique during treatment, according to a study published on February 13 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.February 14, 2022Dental PracticeBullying, discrimination push male hygienists to leave fieldMale dental hygienists experience gender discrimination, bullying, and sexual harassment in the workplace, according to a study published on February 8 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. These experiences may push male hygienists to leave the profession.February 13, 2022RestorationsWhat you need to know about bruxism and vitamin DThe severity of tooth clenching and grinding that patients experience may be associated with their vitamin D levels, according to a study published February 6 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.February 10, 2022RestorationsCould leaning back in the dental chair lead to stroke symptoms?Two patients experienced strokelike symptoms after hyperextending their necks during dental treatment, according to a case report recently published online in the Neurologist.February 8, 2022Dental PracticeOral surgeon files complaint over RI vaccine mandateA Rhode Island oral and maxillofacial surgeon filed a complaint on February 4 against the state governor and a senior health department official who ordered the clinician to stop treating patients until he was vaccinated for COVID-19.February 7, 2022Previous PagePage 59 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
