Erik L. Ridley

Sleep Apnea
Dentists play key role in screening for OSA
Dentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 8, 2023
Dentist Advise Patient
Pediatrics
Sensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autism
A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.
June 7, 2023
At the SADE research clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, sensory adaptations to the environment were shown to significantly reduce autistic children’s physiological and behavioral stress during dental cleanings.
Scope of Practice
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
Oral Cancer
Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients
Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.
May 3, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Organized Dentistry
Lawmakers back AAPD effort for outpatient oral surgeries
Bipartisan lawmakers in U.S. Congress are supporting an effort to allow oral health surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.
April 17, 2023
Boy Procedure Suction
Public Health
NYU team lands NIDCR grant to study mitochondria role in tooth enamel formation
Researchers from the NYU College of Dentistry will study the role of mitochondria in the formation of tooth enamel.
April 12, 2023
Woman Lab Microscope
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Imaging Systems
Imaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken aligner
Imaging aided in retrieving an accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, according to a case report.
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Vulnerable Populations
Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care
Dentist Thinking
DSO
Is analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?
Toe Tag
Endodontics
Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death
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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
By Ava Barros
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?
By Beth Gaddis
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
Toe Tag
What cancer patients need to know about dental implants
By Ava Barros
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?
By Ava Barros
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
By Kevin Henry
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
Real Estate Deed Lane Erickson
Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
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?
By Kevin Henry
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
Handcuffs
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