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A dread-reducing device may be just what dental patients wanted
By
Melissa Busch
A device being developed by a dentist and mechanical engineering students may help put dental patients at ease.
May 3, 2024
It may be time to have tough conversations with dental patients
By
Melissa Busch
Clinicians need to keep it real when they are discussing the potential success and failure of dental procedures with patients.
May 2, 2024
Gender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes
By
Ava Barros
Older adults and men may experience worse outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment, suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches for these patients. This analysis was published on April 25 in
Scientific Reports
.
May 2, 2024
SDF may help prevent dental erosion
By
Ava Barros
Topically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the
Journal of Dentistry
.
May 1, 2024
OrthoFX launches shorter-wear clear aligners
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OrthoFX has launched NiTime, clear aligners that are designed to be worn for shorter periods of time and can treat all classes of dental malocclusions, in the U.S.
May 1, 2024
Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
By
Ava Barros
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in
AJPM Focus
.
April 30, 2024
Toothache leads to implant removal from man's skull
By
Melissa Busch
A toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring lifesaving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.
April 26, 2024
Sweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' pain
By
Ava Barros
Applying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
.
April 26, 2024
Podcast: In today's dental landscape, what comes next for the AES?
By
Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Dr. Jason Luchtefeld discusses the American Equilibration Society (AES) and its focus on occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, and comprehensive oral care.
April 26, 2024
Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.
April 26, 2024
Are you properly anesthetizing dental patients who use drugs like Ozempic?
By
Melissa Busch
Clinicians may need to reconsider how they anesthetize and sedate dental patients who are taking glucagonlike peptide 1 agonists like Ozempic.
April 25, 2024
BMF's ultrathin veneer material gets FDA nod
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Boston Micro Fabrication's (BMF) UltraThineer material.
April 25, 2024
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