Imaging aids removal of dentures from woman’s bowel

Imaging aided in the retrieval of dentures from the bowel of a mentally competent 52-year-old woman who unknowingly swallowed them, according to a case report published online January 28 in the International Journal of Surgery Open. A 3D reconstruction of a computed tomography (CT) scan allowed clinicians to identify that she had swallowed a sharp, hooked object, which guided their surgical planning. Also, this case highlights the fact that populations

Do patients with prosthetics need antibiotic prophylaxis?

Dental professionals may want to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The findings of a new study in JAMA Network Open refute the recommendation for patients with prosthetic joints undergoing invasive dental procedures. The cohort study evaluated the association between late prosthetic joint infection (LPJI) in nearly 8,5000 patients admitted to hospitals in England. Despite the urging of orthopedic surgeons to provide these patients with

Female dentists are more diverse, get paid less than men

Female dentists in the U.S. are more diverse in race, ethnicity, nativity, and spoken languages than their male colleagues. However, they also report significantly lower annual incomes than male dentists, according to research from the State University of New York (SUNY). The diversity of female dentists may help improve access to dental care but may also come at a cost. Female dentists reported mean annual incomes 25% lower than those

Penn Dental Medicine offers new advanced dental program

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has launched a hybrid master’s program: Master of Advanced Dental Studies. The program includes online courses and a six-week on-campus clinical rotation in specialties of the students’ choice. The following specialties are offered: Endodontics Orthodontics Oral and maxillofacial surgery Oral medicine Pediatric dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics Students will have access to in-depth seminars and lectures, be exposed to the latest

Screening for sleep-disordered breathing isn’t just for adults

Sleep-disordered breathing, including abnormal episodes of breathing and snoring, can occur in children at any age, which is why they should be screened for the condition during routine dental exams, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. Dentists must understand the clinical indications of sleep-disordered breathing in children, stressed Dr. Keri Discepolo, who practices and teaches dentistry at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine,

NIDCR highlights need to improve health inequities

Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council. To reduce health disparities, including oral health inequities, scientists and healthcare professionals need to recognize and manage structural and interpersonal discrimination, said Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable, director of the U.S. National

CAO Group files patent complaint against P&G

The CAO Group has filed a complaint against Procter & Gamble (P&G) claiming patent infringement over P&G’s Crest teeth whitening strips. The complaint was filed on January 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. CAO asserts that P&G’s products infringe on its whitening strip technology. CAO’s Sheer White whitening strips have a new thickener for peroxide, flexible substrate materials, and a gelatinous formulation. The formula

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared Of The Dentist

We get it – visiting the dentist can cause a lot of fear and uncertainty. With several sharp-looking objects located throughout your dentist’s office, it’s easy to travel down that road. The reality is, these tools are not there to cause you harm. In fact, they’re there to help you Keep reading to find out what these tools are and why you ultimately shouldn’t be scared of the dentist! Scaler

What you need to know about the nocebo effect

The nocebo effect is real and can cause worsening dental symptoms and other adverse events, according to a review published on January 18 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. In dentistry and other medical fields, the effect can lead to poor treatment outcomes. Medical researchers characterize the nocebo effect as subpar treatment efficacy, worsening symptoms, or adverse events caused by a patient’s negative expectations about care. The scientific literature suggests

Leaky gut, leaky mouth must both be treated

A “leaky gut” and a “leaky mouth” are like leaky plumbing pipes. If your plumbing pipes are leaking, then you have to get all of them fixed — not just one of them! Think about your home’s plumbing pipes. If they were leaking, then toxic substances could infiltrate the surrounding ground. From there, the toxic elements could affect the immediate area as well as spread to other areas of the

Colgate-Palmolive, 3Shape introduce teeth whitening tool

Colgate-Palmolive and 3Shape are partnering to introduce a tailored-to-patient teeth whitening software tool to dental clinics across the U.S. The tool, called the Colgate Illuminator, can be accessed by dentists via the 3Shape Unite digital dentistry platform. It uses an algorithm to display interactive before-and-after patient photos. Dentists can provide patients with scans that convey simulations of predicted whitening treatment outcomes. The collaboration aims to help remove guesswork and comfort

Crest, Oral-B to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month

Oral-B and Procter & Gamble’s Crest plan to mark Children’s Dental Health Month in February by offering awards to pediatric and family dental professionals who promote oral health for underserved children. The public is invited to submit nominations for the awards between February 1 and 28. Eighty winners will be announced in March and April, and Crest and Oral-B will give these winners $500 worth of Oral-B toothbrushes, refill heads,