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Restorations
Stuck vampire fangs give 55-year-old man a Halloween fright
What's one thing that's spookier than the spirits roaming among the living on Halloween? Getting fake vampire fangs stuck in your mouth. A 55-year-old man knows this frightening experience firsthand, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal.
August 19, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Tooth extraction causes rare symptom of vertigo
A 26-year-old woman experienced vertigo after having two teeth surgically removed, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal. Only four similar cases have been reported, the authors noted.
August 18, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
New paper highlights steps to change TMD treatment
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have recommended overhauling temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. An August 13 article published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology highlights the recommendations and steps taken to address them.
August 16, 2021
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Restorations
Surgeons treat woman's severe post-traumatic condylar resorption
A woman was treated successfully for severe facial skeletal deformities caused by the condylar resorption of her temporomandibular joint, which stemmed from childhood trauma. The report was published on August 13 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.
August 15, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Are you using throat packs? It may be time to reconsider
Throat packs may not effectively prevent patients from ingesting blood during oral surgery or improve postprocedure nausea and vomiting, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published on August 6 in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 12, 2021
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Dental Practice
Want to implement flexible work schedules? Here's how
Flexible work arrangements may be the answer to meeting dental practices challenges, including increased patient demand and employee absences due to COVID-19 infections or quarantines, according to advice published on August 9 in BDJ In Practice.
August 10, 2021
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Dental Practice
Don't let 'fuzzy thinking' put dental patients at risk
Are you practicing while under the influence of "fuzzy thinking" -- basing dental treatment decisions on opinions rather than facts? Clinicians who do so may be putting patients at risk, according to a perspective published August 8 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 9, 2021
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Restorations
Psychosomatic syndrome can lead to unneeded dental procedures
Phantom bite syndrome -- a psychosomatic condition in which patients are preoccupied with dental occlusion -- can result in unnecessary dental procedures and even lead to new or worse dental problems. Frontiers in Psychiatry published a case report of three women with the condition.
August 8, 2021
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Alternative Pain Therapies
You're not dreaming: Hypnosis works as an anesthetic
Hypnosis is a safe, effective, and inexpensive technique that could be used in place of anesthesia during dental procedures, according to a clinical report published on July 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 5, 2021
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Infection Control
Upcoming dental shows will require COVID-19 vaccination
With the continued spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus and rising COVID-19 cases, premier fall dental shows will require attendees to show proof of vaccination or submit to regular testing. Additional precautions will be in place for individuals who attend the ADA's SmileCon 2021 or the 2021 Greater New York Dental Meeting.
August 4, 2021
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.
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More details uncovered in dental director’s death
By Melissa Busch
Additional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.
April 25, 2025
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Dentist accused in shooting responds to lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Georgia accused of shooting her partner to death has responded to a wrongful death lawsuit.
April 25, 2025
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The future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on this
By Ava Barros
The protein ATF6 may be a promising target for developing noninvasive orthodontic treatments by triggering the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, or TNFα, in immune cells called macrophages, according to a news release.
April 25, 2025
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Navigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilities
By Dr. Alexis Lee
Dr. Alexis Lee discusses innovative solutions for patients with challenges swallowing.
April 25, 2025
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Dental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prison
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in California who pleaded guilty to tax evasion was sentenced to prison.
April 24, 2025
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Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth
By Dr. Kartik Antani
In dentistry, where margins are tight and demands are high, smart fee negotiation is the difference between working harder and working smarter, writes Dr. Kartik Antani.
April 24, 2025
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What mouth rinses may do to some restorations
By Ava Barros
The extended use of certain mouth rinses may have a significant, adverse aesthetic effect on CAD-CAM resin-based restorations. The study was published recently in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
April 24, 2025
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How a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needs
By Kevin Henry
In this video interview, Dr. Anjali Rajpal emphasizes the importance of preserving natural tooth structure and enhancing patients' natural beauty while navigating the pressures of social media and cosmetic trends.
April 24, 2025
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Conservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite
By Dr. Troy Schmedding
In restorative dentistry, preserving tooth structure and ensuring long-term function are central to ensuring a successful outcome. In this case study, Dr. Troy Schmedding explains step-by-step how he restored a class V lesion.
April 24, 2025
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New details emerge in death of dental director
By Melissa Busch
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
April 23, 2025
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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
April 23, 2025
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