Alex Dagostino[email protected]Dental HygieneHow to address 2 common dental issues in older patientsAs patients age, dry mouth and caries become more common. Researcher Anita M. Mark explained the causes and what dentists can do to help prevent these conditions in older patients in a survey published on July 22 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.July 25, 2022DenturesOne denture system's drawbacks leave patients out of trialResearchers compared the clinical outcome of one digital dentures system with that of conventional dentures in an article published July 16 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. While digital systems can take fewer visits, the lack of customization left many patients ineligible for the trial.July 24, 2022Regulatory UpdatesWill more DSOs lead to more legal violations?The model of dental support organizations (DSO) and their increasing popularity may lead to more violations of the corporate practice of dentistry, according to a legal note published in the June issue of the DePaul Journal of Health Care Law.July 21, 2022Dental EducationHow dental schools are minimizing COVID-19 transmissionAt the end of 2019 as COVID-19 spread globally, the World Health Organization released infection control protocols to reduce the rate of infection. A study published July 18 in the International Dental Journal details how dental schools rapidly adjusted to ensure the safety of students, staff, and patients.July 20, 2022RestorationsTikTok's #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people's dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by TV personality Katie Price and Jack Fincham of "Love Island" entails traveling abroad to Turkey to get discounted crowns.July 19, 2022CosmeticThe science behind teeth whitening methodsPatients are increasingly seeking dental esthetics, and teeth whitening procedures are a conservative means to improve dental esthetics. As patients become more aware of dental esthetics, there may be increased demand for esthetic procedures and an increase in outcome expectations.July 18, 2022Cosmetic4 surprising factors that affect teeth whitening successYou may already know that the bleaching agent used and the exposure time affect the success of teeth whitening procedures, but these factors are the start of considerations dentists must take into account to achieve a pearly white finish, according to an article published on June 9 in Dentistry Review.July 18, 2022Dental PracticeMichigan, Oregon implant dentists can advertise credentialsMichigan and Oregon have signed and agreed to settlements allowing dentists with certain credentials from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry to advertise their expertise publicly.July 14, 2022Dental HygieneRare bone marrow diseases linked to poor oral healthPatients with genetic disorders that impair the formation of blood cells and platelets may also have poor oral health, according to a study published on July 7 in the Pediatric Dental Journal. The oral health effects may be directly related to the diseases or other factors related to the conditions.July 13, 2022Dental PracticeDentists are detecting developmental disorders in childrenScreening for developmental disorders and ensuring that the children who are suspected of having them receive the necessary support is crucial. Researchers observed a significant relationship between oral function and developmental disorders in a study published on July 9 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.July 12, 2022Previous PagePage 11 of 15Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
