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Dental Botox use rises among teens
Once viewed primarily as a miracle wrinkle remover in the fight against aging, Botox is increasingly being embraced by dentists seeking to help their younger patients.
November 2, 2010
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Whitening
Dental Botox gains popularity -- and adversaries
Dentists aren't just wielding needles filled with Novocain these days. Many are now injecting their patients with Botox to improve appearances and alleviate pain -- while at the same time inciting the ire of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and some of their colleagues.
May 12, 2010
2010 05 06 09 46 14 716 Botox 70
Restorations
Are short implants getting the short shrift?
In a lecture at the recent Yankee Dental Congress, a Harvard University professor urged his audience to consider evidence he says shows that short, wide implants are superior to their long, skinny counterparts.
February 28, 2010
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Restorations
Keys to the full-mouth restoration
Full-mouth restorations can prove a tough sell. Patients don't always want to spend $50,000 and undergo 30 hours of work. But dazzling photos can often clench the deal -- provided you do beautiful work. Here's how.
February 15, 2010
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Invisible Aligners
The dos and don'ts of Invisalign
The key to making the most out of Invisalign is not relying too much on the company's automated solutions and being open to refining treatment plans along the way, an orthodontist who has done more than 300 cases told attendees at the recent Yankee Dental Congress.
February 11, 2010
2009 01 30 11 56 34 729 Invisalign 70
Whitening
What you might not know about teeth whiteners
BOSTON - White strips, whitening trays, paint-on whiteners ... a dizzying array of home teeth-whitening products are on the market. But there can be pitfalls on the path to aesthetic nirvana, and dental professionals can help patients avoid them -- if armed with the right information, according to a seminar at the recent Yankee Dental Congress.
February 3, 2010
2009 01 29 16 57 06 752 Boston 70
Periodontics
Lasers continue to make waves in periodontology
The American Academy of Periodontology's recent adoption of the ADA's cautionary policy on laser treatment of periodontitis has added new fuel to the long-standing debate over the effectiveness of laser-assisted new attachment procedure.
October 11, 2009
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Antibiotics
Time to rethink antimicrobials?
BOSTON - Despite concerns of antibiotic overuse and superresistant biofilms, systemic disease experts speaking at the American Academy of Periodontology meeting this week said that dentists should not be so reluctant to prescribe antibiotics for patients with severe gum disease.
September 16, 2009
2009 01 29 16 57 06 752 Boston 70
Restorations
Straumann debuts Roxolid alloy at AAP meeting
BOSTON - Straumann launched a unique implant material for the North American market at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) meeting on Monday, saying the substance could increase the public's acceptance of implant dentistry.
September 14, 2009
2009 01 29 16 57 06 752 Boston 70
Insurance
Dentists barter with cash-strapped patients
As the U.S. economy struggles, the ancient practice of swapping goods and services is boosting dental business nationwide. Many dental practitioners are now bartering directly with their patients and joining barter networks, where they accumulate a special currency.
July 20, 2009
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Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
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Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores what Gen Z dental patients value most and how practices can better connect with this growing demographic.
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Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
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Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
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