Medical technology firm Forward Science has enhanced its nonopioid oral pain relief gel BioStōm. In collaboration with its partners PuraGraft and MPS, Forward Science improved the product by increasing bioadherence and optimizing viscosity.
A rare dental developmental abnormality, known as a protostylid and characterized as an extra cusp, caused a woman’s apical periodontitis, according to a case report published on August 28 in BMC Oral Health. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans allowed clinicians to visualize the supernumerary cusp with an intact root canal, which was fused with the mesiobuccal canal in the middle of the root. The woman underwent endodontic treatment and was
In this blog, we’ll explore how diabetes affects oral health and share tips for maintaining good oral hygiene despite this chronic condition. Diabetes’s impact on blood sugar levels and overall health is well-known, but its influence on oral health is often overlooked. Let’s delve into this crucial connection. Increased Risk of Gum Disease One of the most prominent effects of diabetes on oral health is its contribution to an increased
Dental Care for Children: A guide on how to care for children’s teeth and gums, including tips on brushing, flossing, and the importance of early dental checkups. Brushing your teeth, flossing, and gargling mouthwash are important habits to foster whether you’re a child or adult. You should prioritize oral hygiene to avoid losing all your teeth when you’re older. However, what about dental care for children? How should you go
Medical tourism refers to the process in which patients from the U.S. or Australia go to places like Spain or Thailand to get a medical checkup, procedures, or surgeries at more affordable prices even when you take into account travel expenses. One of the subsets of medical tourism is dental tourism, which also happens to be one of many tourist attractions available in the beautiful country of Thailand. There, anyone
Oral Hygiene Tips: A list of practical tips for maintaining good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing techniques, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste, and avoiding bad habits that can harm teeth. You’ve heard that very popular saying comparing an ounce of prevention and a pound of cure, right? The same also applies to oral hygiene. If you wish to avoid dental issues in the future when you’re older, it’s
Oral Health and Overall Health: A discussion on the connection between oral health and overall health, including how poor oral health can affect other parts of the body. It’s your responsibility to brush your teeth and floss the gaps in between them daily. However, you might be unaware of how important this hygienic habit really is. It’s more than just cavity prevention and keeping a pearly white smile. Keeping the
Dental Care for Seniors: A discussion on how oral health changes with age and how seniors can maintain good oral health as they get older. Early prevention will keep “senior citizen” dental issues from cropping up down the line. On the other hand, once you’re already older, the ravages of aging will make you susceptible to these issues anyway. With that in mind, how should seniors properly handle the oral
A smile can say more than words, and because of this, we understand how frustrating it can be not to be comfortable with one’s smile. People who are looking for ways to improve their smile often opt to get a smile makeover so that they can regain their confidence and be able to smile without worrying all over again. As this treatment can be quite expensive, many patients keep choosing
A new dental practice guideline recommends acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as first-line treatments for managing short-term pain in children. “This clinical prescribing guideline is a critical step in supporting appropriate treatment of pediatric acute dental pain through the use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs,” Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in a news release. The advice allows
Barcelona-based clear aligner company Impress has opened its first clinic in New York, making it the company’s 11th location in the U.S. Currently, Impress operates in more than 160 cities in the U.K., Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Ukraine, and the U.S. In addition to its newest location in New York, Impress has clinics in San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle and has several more U.S. openings planned as part of its
A clinical psychologist at the University of Arkansas has received a $450,000 federal grant to train dentists in the state on how to effectively handle child anxiety. Lauren Quetsch, PhD, received the award from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to train general and pediatric dental providers in Arkansas on evidence-based, child behavioral management skills to enhance young patient compliance and reduce dental anxiety. Lauren Quetsch,
