Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed while eroding trust in legitimate oral health professionals. Strengthening oversight and patient awareness is essential…
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Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons…
CMS Rule Cements the Importance of Oral and Systemic Health Integration
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding…
Exercise and Omega-3s Pose a Powerful Threat Against Apical Periodontitis
New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation,…
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NC Dental Board Considers Change to Sedation Procedures
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has received a multitude of comments regarding a proposed rule change that would require all dental practices in the state to hire a certified registered nurse anesthetist or an…
FDA Approves Artificial Intelligence Caries-Detection System
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a caries-detection system based on artificial intelligence. The system uses radiographs and information gleaned through the search of more than 100 million data points…
Dental Students Perform Robot-Assisted Implant Surgery
Dental students at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry performed a robot-assisted implant surgery on May 4. As one of three dental schools with a robotic system for implant surgery, the school’s educators and post-doctoral…
Cause of Severe Hepatitis in Children Remains a Mystery
Cases of acute hepatitis so severe as to require hospitalization have impacted children across 11 countries, including the United States. The World Health Organization reports 169 cases of hepatitis among healthy children who subsequently…
The NIOSH Addresses Worker Safety in the Dental Setting
Citing risks posed by aerosol exposure in the dental setting, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is studying ways to improve the safety of oral health professionals. In a partnership with the West Virginia…
Pac-Dent Announces New Magnetostrictive Insert Tips
Pac-Dent (909-839-0888; pac-dent.com) has announced the launch of its 25K and 30K magnetostrictive ultrasonic universal insert tips. Compatible with all magnetostrictive handpieces, the new inserts were designed to enhance workflows and…
CDC Releases Revised Recommendations on How US Can Better Respond to Public Health Emergencies
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new information was released at a breathtaking pace, leaving many struggling to keep up, including public health officials. In response to the weaknesses revealed over the past 2 years—as the world continues…
Unmet Oral Health Needs Are Common Among US Children With Developmental Disabilities
New research shows that United States children with developmental disorders/disabilities (DD) are more likely to experience unmet oral health needs than typical children even though children with DD see an oral health professional more…
W&H Launches New Proxeo Twist Rotary Polishing Systems
W&H has recently expanded its portfolio for North America with a choice of two new rotary polishing systems for more comfort and greater freedom of movement in the oral cavity during prophylaxis or periodontitis treatment. Their unique…
Tufts Professor Works to Change the Perception of Deciduous Teeth
Cheen Loo, BDS, PhD, MPH, DMD, FAAPD, professor and chair of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University College of Dental Medicine in Boston, grew up needing extensive restorative care, which sparked her interest in a career in dentistry.…
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