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Is film still the dental radiography gold standard?

Digital radiography may be chipping away at the market share of film, but the latter still has its advantages. Saudi researchers compared conventional film with direct and semidirect digital radiography systems to find out which one produced the best images. They found a clear winner.

September 16, 2014

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CDA Presents: Pain control and its complexities

During last week's California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Dr. Steven Ganzberg explained the complexities of pain management and how much of what we know about pain has been learned in the last 50 years.

September 10, 2014

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Patient denture satisfaction hinges on a stable mandible

A denture is the most logical treatment option for many edentulous patients, and that is unlikely to change. A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association has examined just what makes patients who have dentures satisfied with them. The results can help clinicians determine what aspects of dentures are most important to their patients while setting expectations.

September 2, 2014

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Touchless image navigation will change dental surgery

Touchless screen navigation technology is inexpensive and widely available. Now researchers in Argentina have incorporated a touchless controller into a successful experimental dental surgery workstation, improving ease of image software navigation while ensuring sterility.

August 27, 2014

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Israel ends water fluoridation

Under the direction of its Health Minister, Israel will end water fluoridation on August 26. The decision was criticized by the Israeli Dental Association and ends a practice that has served 70% of the country and had been in place since 1970.

August 25, 2014

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August 20, 2014

JADA study: Dentists need to be better informed about sealants

Sealants are inexpensive and have proved to be effective, but a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) has found that many dentists need to improve their understanding of them and their uses.

August 18, 2014

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Lack of instruction consistency hinders toothbrushing

Toothbrushing is the most basic practice for maintaining oral health, but what is the best way to do it? A new analysis of brushing instructions provided by dental associations, research, textbooks, and toothbrush and dentifrice companies in 10 different countries found there is very little consensus. That should be of concern to dentistry, in the opinion of the study authors.

August 13, 2014

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Study: Use electromyography first instead of MRI for TMDs

A new study has evaluated how effective surface electromyography is in diagnosing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) with differing pathology, finding that it can help produce an accurate diagnosis that doesn't require a costly MRI exam.

August 11, 2014

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With preparation, reimplantation survival more likely than not

While implant failures are rare, relative to their rates of survival, failure is an inevitable part of a practice that places implants. Now, two researchers have examined the data regarding the survival rates of reimplantation with results that clinicians should find encouraging.

August 6, 2014

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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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Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care

Dentist Thinking

Is analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?

Toe Tag

Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death

Time to Get Ready for the Year-End Rush

Time to Get Ready for the Year-End Rush

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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