Melissa Busch[email protected]RestorationsSplatter 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, 2022Dental EducationPandemic impels students to forgo practice for more schoolThough more than half of dental school seniors in the U.S. plan to begin practicing dentistry upon graduation, the pandemic is driving more graduates to change plans and pursue advanced education, according to a February 2022 report by the American Dental Education Association.February 6, 2022RestorationsGold dental implants linked to rare oral lichen planusGold-containing dental implants may have caused an allergic reaction in a 64-year-old woman's mouth that developed into the chronic inflammatory disease oral lichen planus. The case report was published on February 2 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.February 3, 2022Previous PagePage 59 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
