Dental Specialties

1 in 10 overdoses on medication for dental pain

By Melissa Busch

About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.

January 27, 2025

Opinion: It's time to reevaluate the fluoride conversation

By Dr. Mark Burhenne

Dental patients who are informed about the risks of fluoride may look for alternative treatments, pushing cosmetic dentistry to evolve, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.

January 24, 2025

Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

By Ava Barros

Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

Nonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Ava Barros

Surgeons often prescribe opioids preemptively, though a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be the preferred choice for pain after third-molar extractions, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management

By Kevin Henry

Approximately 50% of all surgical site infections are preventable if doctors follow best practices. Here's what a new study is highlighting to help you in your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin

By Kevin Henry

CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.

January 22, 2025

AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy

By Ava Barros

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 22, 2025

Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.

January 20, 2025

Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries

By Melissa Busch

U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.

January 20, 2025

Clinical tip: Addressing loose screws with CEREC

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Meena Barsoum returns with another quick clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice.

January 15, 2025

Wearing dentures may slow cognitive decline

By Ava Barros

Denture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.

January 14, 2025

This drug may treat postendodontic pain

By Ava Barros

This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

January 13, 2025

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