Most guidelines support antibiotics to prevent endocarditis

Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent endocarditis following dental care vary, but most support its use despite the risk of antimicrobial resistance, according to a systematic review published on July 25 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Though guidance from the U.K.’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) scored highest on a development methodology and reporting transparency assessment in comparison to clinical practice guidelines (CPGs)

NIH scientists discover stomach viruses can be transmitted via saliva

A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases can grow in the salivary glands of mice and be spread through saliva, scientists at the National Institutes of Health have found. The findings indicate that a new route of transmission exists for these viruses, which affect billions of people worldwide each year and can be deadly. In a mouse, a microscopic view shows salivary gland acinar epithelial cells (pink) infected

Full Mouth Reconstruction in Mexico- Know your Options

Getting a procedure for a full mouth reconstruction is a big decision; it is important to know what the best option for your necessities and budget is. The full mouth reconstruction cost in Mexico compared to the U.S. is way more affordable, and it is a great option if you’re looking for quality service and attention for a lower price. The characteristics and materials involved in each procedure are ideal

What you need to know about malpractice and TMJ surgeries

About 1% of medical malpractice cases filed against U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons stem from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgeries, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Most medical malpractice practice cases filed against oral and maxillofacial surgeons were related to dentoalveolar and dental implant procedures. Therefore, the risk of potential lawsuits should not factor into clinicians’ decisions to stop performing TMJ operations, the

LightForce appoints Roger George to board of directors

LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Roger George to the company’s board of directors as of July 26. George previously served as senior vice president of global legal and regulatory affairs at Align Technology. George is an expert in establishing, prosecuting, and protecting intellectual property in the dental industry. He has been in the orthodontics industry for more than 15 years. Roger George. Image courtesy of LightForce Orthodontics.

U.K. dentists left to fix dental tourism gone wrong

U.K. dentists are picking up the pieces from a rise in dental tourism. A new survey from the British Dental Association (BDA) reflects the rising trend in dental tourism and highlights the problems it has caused for both patients and practices. Out of 1,000 British dentists surveyed, 94% reported they had examined patients who had traveled abroad for dental treatment, and 86% reported treating patients experiencing complications following treatment abroad.

MediNiche launches supplement for dental implant patients

Dentaplex vitamin supplement developer MediNiche has released an osseointegration support supplement for dental implant patients called Bone-Tite. The supplement was developed in collaboration with prosthodontists and periodontists for patients who need nutritional support before and after dental implant procedures, the company said. Bone-Tite includes vitamins C, D-3, and K-1; minerals calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, potassium, and copper; and bone-strengthening ingredients such as ipriflavone, bromelain, boron, and L-lysine, according to MediNiche.

How to address 2 common dental issues in older patients

As patients age, dry mouth and caries become more common. Researcher Anita M. Mark explained the causes and what dentists can do to help prevent these conditions in older patients in a survey published on July 22 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. According to Mark’s survey, dentists say that dry mouth and caries/cavities are the conditions they most frequently see in patients age 65 or older. Precancerous

1st reported dentigerous cyst found in NY infant

A bone-encased dentigerous cyst was removed from a 6-month-old in New York, according to a case report published on July 22 in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is believed to be the first reported case involving an infant. Dentigerous cysts are the most common developmental cysts occurring in the jaw over an unerupted tooth; however, they rarely occur before 10 years of age. Though panoramic x-rays

One denture system’s drawbacks leave patients out of trial

Researchers compared the clinical outcome of one digital dentures system with that of conventional dentures in an article published July 16 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. While digital systems can take fewer visits, the lack of customization left many patients ineligible for the trial. The study evaluated the Baltic Denture System, a product from Germany’s Merz Dental that allows dentists to fabricate complete dentures in two visits. In comparison,

Week in Review: Antibiotics for patients with prosthetics | What to know about monkeypox | DSO legal cases may rise

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Should you prescribe antibiotics to patients with prosthetics? Our top story of the week covered a session at the 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship that explored the intricacies of that very question. If you’re interested in this topic, you don’t want to miss our additional coverage of the summit. What to know about monkeypox Monkeypox, a rare disease of unknown origin that spreads through close contact

Your Next Stop for Aesthetic Dentistry

Going on a vacation should be all about having fun – forget about the day-to-day hassles that life may throw at you for a while and give yourself that well-deserved time. Scott-free – a great way to break your routine. Our teeth are perhaps the part of our body that we put through a lot the most, and a few days off for us don’t mean the same to our