Melissa Busch[email protected]PediatricsAdults remember losing baby teeth fondlyFor nearly 40% of adults, losing a baby tooth is their earliest dental memory -- and an event many remember fondly. The findings come from a survey released on May 26 by online market research platform DentaVox.June 2, 2021PeriodonticsPoor oral health hides case of immunoglobulin G4-related diseaseA 38-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare case of immunoglobulin G4-related periodontitis after presenting with severely enlarged gums. The case was published on May 28 in BMC Oral Health.June 1, 2021RestorationsAAE supports vital pulp therapy for mature teethThe American Association of Endodontists (AAE) supports vital pulp therapy as a treatment option for patients who have adult teeth with injured pulps and fully formed roots, according to a position statement released on May 24.May 31, 2021Dental HygieneWHO declares oral health a global health priorityOral health may no longer be low on the list of global health priorities. At a May 27 meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), health ministries around the world approved a resolution that puts achieving better oral health back on the global agenda.May 26, 2021Dental PracticeTeledentistry cuts costs, helps triage dental patientsMedicaid patients who consulted with a dentist remotely in 2018 did not delay treatment or experience more serious emergency problems, and the cost for care was less, according to a research brief released in May by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.May 26, 2021Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAAOMS delegates to vote on new anesthesia requirements in fallDelegates of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) may adopt new rules for in-office anesthesia to ensure patient safety, according to a short communication published on May 19 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.May 25, 2021Infection ControlDentalpalooza marks shift back to in-person conferencesOn June 4, Dentalpalooza will take place at an outdoor community event space located next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. All eyes are on the organizers to see what in-person dental conferences could look like in 2021 and beyond.May 24, 2021OrthodonticsU.S. orthodontic spending climbs 70% over 2 decadesIn 2016, patients in the U.S. spent about $20 billion on orthodontic treatments, according to a study published on May 17 in BMC Oral Health. This represents approximately 70% growth over spending in 1996 and was also the most spent during the 20-year study period.May 23, 2021HomeNumber of dentists per capita to grow 10% by 2040The number of dentists per capita in the U.S. is projected to rise by about 10% over the next 20 years as the number of new dentists entering practice outstrips slowing population growth, according to a research brief published on May 13 by the ADA Health Policy Institute.May 20, 2021Dental SpecialtiesDental office tip leads to U.S. Capitol riot arrestA tip from a dental office led to a New York man being arrested and charged on May 17 with multiple offenses in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to documents released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.May 19, 2021Previous PagePage 76 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesImposter orthodontist arrestedA North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.Immune SystemDisplaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-oldPatient CommunicationWhy 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patientsLegal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
