Lori Roniger

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Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids

How do you get kids to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal of making toothbrushing fun had a big impact on the students, according to a new study in the International Dental Journal.

May 3, 2018

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AAE18: Is newer technology better at reducing bacterial load?

Are newer root canal instruments and procedures more effective at eliminating bacteria than their predecessors? Studies presented on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting (AAE18) suggest the superiority of one of the new 3D shaper file system but no differences among debridement devices.

May 1, 2018

2016 08 25 16 27 40 174 Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria 400

How to take action to reduce periodontal disease

How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.

April 30, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures

Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.

April 23, 2018

2017 04 24 15 39 42 105 3d Printing Ball 400

What are the consequences of early first-molar extraction?

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus among practitioners, researchers turned to the literature for answers.

April 19, 2018

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Do certain techniques or materials produce better dentures?

What are the best techniques and materials for making final impressions for complete and removable partial dentures? As there is no clinical consensus, researchers conducted a review of the published literature and published their findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

April 15, 2018

2017 03 17 16 12 13 771 Dentures 400

Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, investigators compared the effects of this treatment on periodontitis patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis.

April 11, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

Review advises conservative approach for painful TMD

What's the best way to manage pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? Authors of a recent review propose a conservative approach that includes multiple kinds of treatments, including dental, psychological, medical, and physical therapies.

April 10, 2018

2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400

Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates

Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient's race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider type. That's according to a new study of Medicaid recipients published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 1, 2018

2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400

Tooth-related factors linked to perio bone loss

Tooth-related factors are linked to periodontal disease but systemic factors aren't, according to research presented at the recent 2018 American Association of Dental Research meeting. Results indicated that older patients are still vulnerable to bone loss, but minimally invasive treatments may reduce this risk.

March 28, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

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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.

Pregnant Woman 400

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

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

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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

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

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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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