Explore the intricacies of mandibular block anesthesia with a focus on three techniques — Conventional Technique, Vazirani-Akinosi, and Gow-Gates — that improve the provision of profound anesthesia.
Teledentistry gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, its continued use has been thwarted by regulatory roadblocks. A new report from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health…
Twenty years ago, Michael Apa, DDS, graduated from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and launched a successful career in aesthetic dentistry. Today, he has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, and counts many…
Dental antibiotic prescribing rates stayed stable from 2012 to 2019, despite efforts to revise guidelines and implement antibiotic stewardship programs in dental settings, according to a study published in Infection Control & Hospital…
Essential trace heavy metals are commonly found in tap water, and Chinese researchers wanted to determine their effect on periodontal health. A total of 1,348 participants were included in the nationwide research, and the concentration of…
Research conducted at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has uncovered an essential protein, ORAI1, that feeds the growth of oral cancer tumors and intensifies the associated pain. The scientists hope this discovery will…
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil highlights the significant decline in oral health among morbidly obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery or preparing for it. The study involved 100…
Originally, the European Union (EU) had agreed to phase out the use of dental amalgam by 2028, however, its new “Proposal for Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council,” seeks to end the use of dental amalgam by January 1,…
