Tony Edwards

Opioids
Study finds opioids less effective after tooth extraction
Patients who took opioids for pain relief after tooth extraction reported higher levels of pain than patients who took other analgesics in a new study, published in JAMA Network Open. The findings suggest nonopioid analgesics should be the first-line pain relief for extractions.
March 23, 2020
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dental Specialties
West Coast tops U.S. wellness rankings
Wellness is composed of many factors, such as a healthy diet, affordable healthcare and medical costs, and opportunities for being physically active. Personal finance website WalletHub examined 43 key indicators and found that West Coast cities are the best, at least in terms of healthiest U.S. cities.
March 5, 2020
2020 03 06 00 21 9248 Fruits Vegetables 400
Oral Bacteria
Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk
Vaping changes a user's oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 3, 2020
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
Periodontics
Review suggests cavities, periodontitis share common origin
Sugar, sweet drinks, and other fermentable carbohydrates may promote the development of both cavities and periodontal disease, according to recent research. These diseases may both emerge in response to nutritional imbalances in your patient's mouth.
February 18, 2020
2020 02 18 23 17 2219 Tooth Pain 400
Dental Practice
Utah, La. at different ends of U.S. dental rankings
Louisiana has the fewest dentists per 100,000 residents in the U.S., suggesting an opportunity for entrepreneurial dentists or dental service organizations. On the opposite side of the scale, Utah is the state with the most dentists per capita. These and other findings were announced in the latest report on the state of U.S. dental care by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 17, 2020
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally
Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.
January 15, 2020
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Oral Cancer
Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients
Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.
January 6, 2020
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Obesity
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
2019 12 10 21 09 1174 Obesity 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
2019 12 01 21 43 7540 Smoking Drinking 400
Imaging Systems
Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct digital radiography in almost 140 teeth to find out.
October 17, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
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Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain
A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.
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Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain
By Melissa Busch
A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.
October 25, 2024
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How this DSO is solving technology, staffing, and 4th-quarter issues
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Cindy Roark, who is the senior vice president and chief clinical officer at Sage Dental, covers a wide range of topics in this video interview focusing on the fourth quarter of the year.
October 25, 2024
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How much time and money are linked to implant maintenance
By Ava Barros
Patients with dental implants supporting fixed restorations should expect to spend more time and money to maintain them over a 10-year period, according to research published in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.
October 25, 2024
Dental Implants
The role of a financial expert in divorce for dental practice owners: Navigating goodwill valuation
By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
For dental practice owners going through a divorce, the valuation of the practice -- especially the division between personal and enterprise goodwill -- can substantially impact the financial settlement.
October 25, 2024
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DrBicuspid's 10 most spine-chilling case reports
By Melissa Busch
In the spirit of the most frightening time of the year, DrBicuspid counts down its 10 scariest case reports.
October 24, 2024
2022 05 06 Pneumocephalus Dental Polisher 400
Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
October 24, 2024
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Panoramic x-rays often fail to detect root resorption
By Melissa Busch
Panoramic x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, according to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.
October 24, 2024
Panoramic Xray
Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.
October 23, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Clinical tips: Mastering chairside restorations and shade selection
By Kevin Henry
Kricket Doker, a certified dental assistant and registered dental technician, shares how dental patients can receive better in-office restorations.
October 23, 2024
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Patients reveal their top 10 fears of the dentist and dental appointment
By Kevin Henry
Based on numerous articles and Google reviews, we compiled a list of the things that scare your patients the most before they ever walk into your dental practice.
October 23, 2024
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This may be key to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium
By Melissa Busch
Giving patients certain medications before or during surgeries may reduce their risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to a study.
October 23, 2024
Anesthesia Sergey
A surprising cause of toothaches
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Most patients see a dentist because of a toothache. A case report published in the Journal of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine reveals that not all toothache troubles are cavity-related.
October 23, 2024
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