Dentists attack sleep apnea

Feb 13, 2008

Using a George Gauge to fit a Klearway oral appliance. Video courtesy of Alan A. Lowe D.M.D., Ph.D.

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Imaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken aligner

September 19, 2024

Time to Get Ready for the Year-End Rush

Time to Get Ready for the Year-End Rush

September 1, 2024

Dentist Thinking

Is analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?

September 19, 2024

Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death

September 18, 2024

Imaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken aligner

By Melissa Busch

Imaging aided in retrieving an accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, according to a case report.

September 19, 2024

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Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.

September 19, 2024

Pregnant Woman 400

Is analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?

Analysis paralysis was a focus of conversation at the recent DentalForum conference, and here's what several leaders in the DSO space had to say on the subject.

September 19, 2024

Dentist Thinking

Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death

By Melissa Busch

After being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.

September 18, 2024

What cancer patients need to know about dental implants

For patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.

September 18, 2024

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Dentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?

Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.

September 18, 2024

Dental Exam Man

Clinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC Primemill

Our weekly collaboration with CDOCS is back, this time focusing on the CAD/CAM part of the dental practice.

September 18, 2024

Dr. Meena Barsoum.

Dentist warns this could happen to you

By Melissa Busch

A dentist finds himself in a shocking situation, and he wants to warn others.

September 17, 2024

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Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients

Patients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 17, 2024

Blood Test Samples Lab

Acquiring a dental practice and some of the pitfalls regarding taxes

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, believes there should not be any surprises in the acquisition and how the final accounting appears when the new owner's taxes come due. Here's what you need to know.

September 17, 2024

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?

Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.

September 16, 2024

Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set

Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more

By Melissa Busch

A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.

September 16, 2024

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