Rochelle Sharpe[email protected]WhiteningDental Botox use rises among teensOnce 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, 2010WhiteningDental Botox gains popularity -- and adversariesDentists 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, 2010RestorationsAre 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, 2010RestorationsKeys to the full-mouth restorationFull-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, 2010Invisible AlignersThe dos and don'ts of InvisalignThe 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, 2010WhiteningWhat you might not know about teeth whitenersBOSTON - 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, 2010PeriodonticsLasers continue to make waves in periodontologyThe 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, 2009AntibioticsTime 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, 2009RestorationsStraumann debuts Roxolid alloy at AAP meetingBOSTON - 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, 2009InsuranceDentists barter with cash-strapped patientsAs 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, 2009Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
