Melissa Busch[email protected]RestorationsSARS-CoV-2 may reside in perio pockets, cavitiesSARS-CoV-2 can be detected in cavitated tooth decay and periodontal pockets, suggesting that these sites may act as reservoirs for infection, according to an article recently published online in Molecular Oral Microbiology.February 2, 2022DenturesImaging aids removal of dentures from woman's bowelImaging aided in the retrieval of dentures from the bowel of a mentally competent 52-year-old woman who unknowingly swallowed them, according to a case report published online January 28 in the International Journal of Surgery Open.January 31, 2022WellnessPandemic aftershocks worse for dentistsDental professionals already had greater mental health and stress-related medical vulnerabilities than other healthcare professionals. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and amplified the risks, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.January 27, 2022Sleep DentistryScreening for sleep-disordered breathing isn't just for adultsSleep-disordered breathing, including abnormal episodes of breathing and snoring, can occur in children at any age, which is why they should be screened for the condition during routine dental exams, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.January 26, 2022Practice TrendsFemale dentists are more diverse, get paid less than menFemale dentists in the U.S. are more diverse in race, ethnicity, nativity, and spoken languages than their male colleagues. However, they also report significantly lower annual incomes than male dentists, according to research from the State University of New York.January 26, 2022Legal IssuesOrthodontist sentenced to prison in ex-senator bribery schemeA well-known orthodontist was sentenced to roughly 12 months in prison for his role in a public corruption scheme involving a former state senator from Arkansas, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas.January 25, 2022RestorationsNIDCR highlights need to improve health inequitiesHealthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council.January 25, 2022Orofacial PainWhat you need to know about the nocebo effectThe nocebo effect is real and can cause worsening dental symptoms and other adverse events, according to a review published on January 18 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. In dentistry and other medical fields, the effect can lead to poor treatment outcomes.January 24, 2022DenturesSocial isolation hastens tooth loss in older adultsSocial isolation was associated with fewer remaining teeth and accelerated tooth loss among older adults in China in a study published on January 17 in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.January 23, 2022Dental PracticeHow to talk to patients when something goes wrongAccidents, such as pulling the wrong tooth, can happen, but how clinicians respond to these situations makes all the difference, according to a webinar presented on January 19 by the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention.January 20, 2022Previous PagePage 60 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
