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CBCT reveals 1st reported case of premolar with 5 canals
A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan helped identify a fifth canal in the first premolar of a man who was undergoing a root canal. This is the first reported case of a fifth canal in this type of tooth, according to a case report published on September 10 in BMC Oral Health.
September 28, 2020
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Dental Practice
Does teledentistry have a place in practices after COVID-19?
Teledentistry finally may have its moment, and it may help dental practices stay on track with patients in the face of the ongoing pandemic and beyond, according to a recent panel discussion hosted by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
September 27, 2020
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Restorations
FDA calls for high-risk patients to avoid dental amalgam
Instead of recommending a complete ban of dental amalgam, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that high-risk individuals, such as pregnant women, avoid getting these fillings "whenever possible and appropriate."
September 24, 2020
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Are patients in your state getting vaccinated?
Support for a COVID-19 vaccine continues to wane even as companies report being closer to bringing one to the public. This may not be surprising, considering people in many U.S. states don't get inoculated for other diseases such as polio and the flu.
September 23, 2020
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CAD/CAM
Low doses of Botox may help TMJ pain without bone loss
Short-term, low doses of botulinum toxin (Botox) can be used to manage pain related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) without causing jawbone loss, according to a study published on September 3 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
September 22, 2020
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Restorations
Sleep apnea may affect COVID-19 severity
Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk for more severe complications from COVID-19, according to a new study published on September 8 in Sleep Medicine Reviews.
September 21, 2020
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Infection Control
How could COVID-19 change the dental hygiene profession for good?
From workforce shortages to changes in infection control protocols, dental hygienists have taken a one-two punch from the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the long term, it may change their roles in practices and offer them new opportunities.
September 20, 2020
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Dental Practice
More than 6M likely without dental coverage due to COVID-19
About half of those who lost dental insurance when they became unemployed due to COVID-19 are expected to remain uninsured. Higher rates can be expected in states that didn't expand Medicaid, according to a study published on August 28 in the Journal of Dental Research.
September 17, 2020
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Periodontics
The link between 3rd molars and periodontal disease
Adult African Americans, Hispanics, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages are more likely to have retained their wisdom teeth, making them more at risk for periodontal disease, according to a study published online on September 14 in Public Health.
September 16, 2020
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Home
One-third of U.S. adults unsure or won't get COVID-19 vaccine
About 14% of people in the U.S. "probably" or "definitely" will not get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, and another 17% remain unsure, according to a study published online on August 20 in Vaccine.
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Patients suffering from bruxism pose unique challenges to dentists, especially when creating beautiful, strong, lasting restorations. Dr. Jae Seon Kim shares a fascinating case of how he transformed one woman's smile.
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New local dental anesthetics can reduce pain, reduce waiting time, and offer increased reliability.
January 30, 2025
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Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?
By Ava Barros
There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.
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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.
January 29, 2025
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How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care
By Ava Barros
Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.
January 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.
January 29, 2025
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Why you should stop printing a Dentrix ledger for tax statement requests
By Kevin Henry
Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.
January 29, 2025
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1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient
By Melissa Busch
A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.
January 28, 2025
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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health
By Ava Barros
There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 28, 2025
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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2
By Estela Vargas
In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.
January 28, 2025
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Dentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4M
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was awarded $1.4 million in damages after a court heard testimony that his car crash injuries could reduce his projected lifetime earnings by $6 million if he worked until age 65.
January 27, 2025
Gavel Money Lawsuit
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