Prednisolone may cause delayed healing after tooth extraction

Patients taking prednisolone following a tooth extraction may experience delayed healing of the extraction socket. A study published on September 8 in the Journal of Dental Sciences identified specific dosages of prednisolone and other factors associated with delayed healing of the extraction site. The study included 80 patients who had a tooth extracted under local anesthesia and were taking prednisolone orally. Patients were divided into groups based on their healing,

Gum disease bone loss linked to higher risk of death in men

Increased alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis may be associated with a heightened risk of all-cause death, according to a large study that followed U.S. men for decades. The findings were published on September 12 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. A 14% increase in the hazard of mortality was linked with each one-unit increase in the mean alveolar bone loss score, the authors wrote. “Long-term evaluation of periodontal status

USOSM names new VP of business development

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has appointed Robert Manning as vice president of business development. Manning will be responsible for the strategic growth and development of USOSM, seeking out new surgeon partners and ensuring a smooth transition during the partnership process, the company said. He has more than 20 years of experience working with private practice physicians, including serving as the vice president of business development for US Renal Care

Study finds cool way to reduce postop pain

Using saline irrigation with saline at lower temperatures when removing bone during impacted third-molar surgery may reduce patients’ pain and other postoperative complications, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Patients experienced less pain, lower levels of trismus and swelling, and took fewer analgesics when irrigation using 4° C saline was used compared to saline irrigation at warmer temperatures, the

Bigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids’ health

More generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children’s oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA. Researchers evaluated whether recent changes to Medicaid dental payment policies were associated with changes in children’s dental visits, oral health, and school absences. Approximately 15,800 Medicaid-enrolled and 16,900 privately insured children ages 6 to 17 who participated in the 2016-2019 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) were

Candid fills out leadership team with new hires

Clear aligner developer Candid has appointed Dr. Lou Shuman as an executive consultant and chief development officer and Dr. Brian Gray as chief dental officer. Dr. Lou Shuman. All images courtesy of Candid. Shuman is the CEO and founder of Cellerant Consulting. Gray has trained nearly 30,000 dentists in clear aligner therapy over the last two decades, according to Candid. Dr. Brian Gray. The company’s leadership team, which also includes

1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patients

Root caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of fluoride therapy that is superior to other types when it comes to preventing root caries in this age group, according to a review published on September 1 in the Journal of Dentistry. With an aging population and life expectancy increasing worldwide, dentists will see older

What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?

What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it’s their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. In the last few decades, the field of orthodontics has experienced drastic changes. Therefore, generational perspectives of orthodontists may be important for the specialty now and in

Frontline Dental names 1st CEO

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists has named Leigh Feenburg as its first CEO. Frontline Dental is an emerging national dental implant partnership network. Feenburg joins the company from Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners, where as CEO he was instrumental in the company’s growth to encompass over 240 practices, Frontline Dental said. Feenburg received a bachelor’s degree in health education and behavioral science from the University of Florida. Leigh Feenburg, CEO of Frontline Dental

Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book

Dr. Alvin Danenberg’s new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched on September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay. HuangshanDental.com readers may be familiar with Danenberg’s columns, which often explore the nuanced relationship between oral health and overall well-being. The book is

Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline

Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia. A total of 47 studies were included in the review: 24 for cognitive decline and 23 for dementia. In the literature, poor periodontal health was reflected as periodontitis, tooth

Something to gnaw on: Bruxism causes and solutions

We all clench or grind our teeth at times. We may do it when we’re sleeping, or we may do it when we are awake. Most times, bruxism is not a problem, and people learn that they grind their teeth only after their loved one hears them grinding at night. However, continuous bruxism should not go unchecked. It could cause serious damage to the teeth, the jawbone, and the jaw