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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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Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea
A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.
2025 04 17 Flucke John 400
Smile Design
Dental duets: 25 years of dental technology -- hits, misses, and future winners
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Orofacial Pain
Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
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Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.
April 17, 2025
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Dental duets: 25 years of dental technology -- hits, misses, and future winners
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello spoke with Dr. John Flucke, one of dentistry's thought leaders when it comes to technology, to discuss dental technology trends we've seen and what's to come.
April 17, 2025
2025 04 17 Flucke John 400
Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
By Ava Barros
Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
April 17, 2025
Prescription Medicines Best
Is this hindering burning mouth syndrome treatment?
By Melissa Busch
Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment.
April 17, 2025
Burning Mouth Adeniadit
Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth
By Ava Barros
Poor oral health may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Pain Research.
April 17, 2025
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Man dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.
April 16, 2025
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Mouthguards appear to work for apnea
By Ava Barros
Long-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 16, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to increase case acceptance using CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Steven Hernandez, a member of the CDOCS faculty, offers his tips to help you improve your case presentation skills, especially with dental implants using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
April 16, 2025
Using CBCT for better case presentation
6 strategies to manage stress in times of rapid change
By Lisa Newburger
The key is not to avoid uncertainty but to manage it in a way that empowers you to move forward with confidence, writes Lisa Newburger.
April 16, 2025
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Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
By Ava Barros
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
April 15, 2025
Teens Smile
Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care
By Ava Barros
Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 15, 2025
Tooth Pain Woman
Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes
By Estela Vargas
Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.
April 15, 2025
Vargas Estela 400
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