Dental Specialties

Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events

By Ava Barros

Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

December 17, 2024

Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes

By Ava Barros

Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.

December 11, 2024

Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint

By Kevin Henry

Here is another great clinical tip that can help your dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.

December 11, 2024

Tramadol: The stealthy tyrant lurking behind pain relief

By Barbara Madej, RPh

Despite its effectiveness in managing pain, Tramadol poses significant risks, especially in dental settings. Barbara Madej, RPh, tells you what you need to know.

December 5, 2024

Ill-fitting dentures may put your life at risk

By Melissa Busch

Dentures that fit well may be good for your health, according to a large study.

December 4, 2024

Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery

By Ava Barros

Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

December 3, 2024

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 2

By Kevin Henry

Courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Doug Smail concludes his clinical tips on how dentists can ease the dental implant process.

November 27, 2024

Is this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?

By Ava Barros

Using this extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

November 26, 2024

Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters

By Ava Barros

Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.

November 25, 2024

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

By Kevin Henry

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease

By Ava Barros

This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

November 22, 2024

Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

By Ava Barros

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

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