Melissa Busch[email protected]CBCTCotton swabs, resin aid in making accurate implant surgery guidesFiducial markers consisting of cotton swabs and resin can be used to create an accurate implant surgical guide for patients with braces, according to an article published on September 20 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.September 23, 2021PeriodonticsHeartburn drugs may be key to less severe gum diseaseProton pump inhibitors taken for acid-related gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn may cut the severity of periodontal disease, according to a study published on September 21 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.September 22, 2021Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryOral 'black fungus' infection linked to COVID-19 treatmentOral surgeons should be aware of a rare, serious oral fungal infection that may occur after COVID-19 treatment, according to a case report from Tennessee published on September 19 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.September 21, 2021PeriodonticsDo you know how to care for your patients with MS?Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at greater risk of developing periodontal disease and caries due to difficulties they may have performing oral care and accessing a dentist, according to a clinical paper published in the British Dental Journal.September 19, 2021Imaging SystemsEarliest proof of caries found in 54-million-year-old mammalThe oldest known evidence of caries in a mammal was found in the fossils of a monkeylike animal that lived 54 million years ago. A shift to higher-sugar foods likely caused the tooth decay, according to a study published on September 9 in Scientific Reports.September 16, 2021CosmeticQueen Victoria made wearing teeth a fashion trendFrom mourning her husband's death to showing off love tokens from his hunting trips, Queen Victoria helped trigger the popularity of jewelry adorned with teeth, according to a news article published on September 10 in the British Dental Journal.September 15, 2021OrthodonticsOrthodontist pleads guilty in ex-Ark. lawmaker bribery schemeA well-known orthodontist pleaded guilty on September 13 in connection with a public corruption scheme involving a former state senator from Arkansas, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas.September 13, 2021Infection ControlSurgical gloves can be hack for removing stripped dental screwsSurgical gloves may come in handy for more than just infection control. Sterilized gloves can be used to remove damaged dental screws from patients, according to a technical note published online September 11 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.September 13, 2021Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryNew surgical method removes broken dental instrumentClinicians used a new surgical technique to remove a separated endodontic instrument stuck about 2 mm below the tip of a patient's tooth root in a case published in the Journal of Endodontics.September 12, 2021Dental HygieneVaccine for caries? It's not science fiction, says NIDCRA vaccine for caries could be possible under a new division tasked with using "crazy, bold ideas" to prevent and cure disease. Health leaders introduced the proposed U.S. agency at a September 9 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).September 9, 2021Previous PagePage 69 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceA former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.CDS Midwinter 2026Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product revealsSmile DesignWhy women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science saysX-RayDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-raysSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
