Hannah Welkeditorial@drbicuspid.comDental PracticeTips to secure patient data in the cloudThe benefits of the cloud are obvious for dentists and patients. But cloud software also comes with security risks that dentists should be aware of so they can protect themselves against a data breach. Two attorneys share their advice for keeping your patient data safe in the cloud.October 10, 2022RestorationsDigital workflow can aid layering technique for anterior teethA digital workflow can be used to layer composite resin restorations, according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. In the paper, researchers describe a process involving software and 3D templates to restore anterior teeth, helping to quickly create appealing restorations.May 22, 2022Dental PracticeMore patients presenting with orofacial painThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for new orofacial pain complaints and related symptoms, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The most common symptoms that providers felt were aggravated in these patients included anxiety, headache, bruxism, pain while chewing, and sleep disturbances.May 19, 2022RestorationsDigital workflow speeds up implant-supported crownsImplant-supported crowns can be made in both fully and partially digital workflows. The occlusal adjustment and total adjustment times of the fully digital workflow, however, are significantly shorter than the partially digital workflow, according to a study in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.May 16, 2022RestorationsMothers get conflicting messages on fluorideMothers often receive conflicting information about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. This conflicting information, some of which is false, makes it difficult for them to make oral health decisions for their children.May 4, 2022InsurancePeriodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomesPeople with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.May 1, 2022PediatricsTongue device improves sleep apnea in kids with Down syndromeA surgically implanted device that moves a person's tongue forward during sleep reduces sleep apnea severity in children with Down syndrome, according to a study published April 21 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.April 21, 2022Federally Qualified Health CenterDisability council urges Biden to expand dental MedicaidIn a March letter, the U.S. National Council on Disability urged President Joe Biden and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to require all state Medicaid agencies to provide dental benefits to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.April 13, 2022InsuranceDental tops list of delayed care for older adultsOlder adults were more likely to delay dental care than any other type of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis published in March by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.April 6, 2022Oral CancerCOVID-19 pandemic ups risk for oral cancerThere's been a dramatic increase in the risk for oral cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes in lifestyle risk factors coupled with interruptions to dental care and preventive healthcare, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.April 4, 2022Page 1 of 5Next 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
