Leah Sherwood[email protected]Dental HygieneHow dentists can help victims of human traffickingDental injuries or diseases can sometimes be red flags for human trafficking, which is why dentists should know which patients are at risk and how to intervene, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA on February 23.February 23, 2022RestorationsRegenerative endo treatments show promise in trialResearchers have shown that two regenerative endodontic procedures -- revitalization and a platelet-rich, fibrin-based technique -- could be a viable treatment for mature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps. Their findings were published recently in the International Endodontic Journal.February 22, 2022SugarPictorial health warnings curb purchases of sugary drinks for childrenA picture may be worth a thousand words of warning about the dangers of sugar, according to research published on February 1 in PLOS Medicine. Parents were less inclined to purchase sugary drinks for their children if the products contained pictorial health warnings, the study found.February 1, 2022Oral BacteriaMothers, formula-fed babies have more similar oral bacteriaNew research suggests that infants who are formula fed share more of their mothers' oral microbiome than babies who are only breastfed. The findings were published on January 18 in the journal mBio.January 19, 2022Dental PracticeDental salary survey finds higher wages, office turnoverOverall wages for the dental industry have increased, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, according to a survey released by DentalPost on January 11. However, with the increase in wages lurks the threat of turnover in some front office roles.January 12, 2022AIIs AI ready to hit the big time in dentistry?Is dentistry ready for artificial intelligence (AI)? Or rather, is AI ready to be applied to dentistry outside of academic and research settings? AI shows promise, but its use in dentistry still lags behind AI in clinical medicine, according to research published online January 3 in Dentistry Review.January 5, 2022Dental HygieneWhich U.S. states are best, worst for dental health?Which U.S. state has the best dental health? Connecticut, according to a new survey published by national dental provider Express Dentist. The survey measured 25 key dental health indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.January 3, 2022InsuranceReport calls for renewed investment in oral healthcareOral healthcare needs to be prioritized and addressed, with renewed initiatives and investments in research that focus on oral healthcare equity, urged a commentary published on December 21 in the Lancet. The commentary accompanies the recently released update to the U.S. surgeon's general report on health.December 22, 2021AnesthesiaComputerized anesthesia devices cause less pain, anxietyUsing computerized anesthesia devices results in less pain and anxiety for adult dental patients compared to traditional anesthesia delivery, according to a review article published online in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.December 13, 2021RestorationsUSPSTF updates recommendations for children under 5The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released updated recommendations to prevent dental caries in children younger than 5. The recommendations were accompanied by a JAMA Health Forum editorial on December 7 that called for reducing inequities in early childhood caries in primary healthcare settings.December 8, 2021Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesSmileDirectClub to pay nearly $5M to 28K customersNearly a year after SmileDirectClub abruptly closed its operations, ceasing any future sale of its products and ending its lifetime guarantee, the clear aligner company will shell out $4.8 million in refunds to customers.Legal IssuesDentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliersPodcastsExclusive: Dr. Marko Vujicic talks dental trends, including staffing shortages, spending, moreOral & Maxillofacial SurgerySocial media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgerySponsor ContentCandid Conversations