Week in Review: NSAID for wisdom tooth pain | Fluoride makes essential drug list | Tips for no-shows

Dear DrBicuspid Member, A preemptive low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) etoricoxib may reduce the need for analgesics after third-molar surgery. We covered all the details in the top story of the week. The etoricoxib findings were based on the results of a randomized clinical trial in which patients were given the medication 30 minutes before surgery. Those who took etoricoxib were less likely to take analgesic medication

3 common myths in laser dentistry

For nearly 30 years, dentists have successfully used laser technology to solve myriad dental problems. Nevertheless, misconceptions about this technology remain. Here’s my response to three of the most prevailing myths today. Myth No. 1: All lasers are created equal. Dr. Samuel Low Many people believe that all dental lasers work the same way on oral tissues. The fact is, laser action is highly dependent on the respective wavelength and

PDS partners with Periodontics Health Group

Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is partnering with Periodontics Health Group to expand on the traditional dental service organization model and leverage expertise to support dental specialty groups. Through the partnership, Periodontics Health Group will provide care to patients in more than 40 PDS-supported practices throughout South and Central Florida, with plans to expand its footprint in Florida as well as other states. The group will be contracted with supported dental

Fluoride toothpaste, SDF make WHO’s list of essential drugs

Oral health is having its moment on a global scale. The World Health Organization (WHO) will add fluoride toothpaste, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and glass ionomer cement to its list of essential medications for adults and children. These oral health items will be added under the new “dental practices” section of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for adults, as well as the one for children. The list contains

Ancient jaw shows surprising tooth wear pattern

Researchers unearthed a jawbone from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi that belonged to an ancient human with a surprising dental wear pattern, according to an article published on September 29 in PLOS One. The jawbone, which showed severe occlusal wear and related dental pathologies, belonged to an elderly person of unknown age and gender who lived 16,000 to 25,000 years ago. It represents the first Pleistocene human skeletal remains from

Pac-Dent buys JS Dental Manufacturing

Dental product and device company Pac-Dent has acquired endodontic manufacturing firm JS Dental Manufacturing. The purchase will expand Pac-Dent’s endodontic portfolio, it said. Pac-Dent was established in 1992 and also offers preventative care, teeth whitening, and infection control products. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

GC America launches new lithium disilicate block

GC America has released its GC Initial LiSi block, a crystallized lithium disilicate block that doesn’t require firing, according to the company. The block features the firm’s high-density micronization technology for CAD/CAM and can be polished immediately after milling, GC America said. It is available in four shades and two translucencies. GC America plans to begin marketing the GC Initial LiSi block on October 1. The GC Initial LiSi block.

7 checklists for routine maintenance to reduce service calls

There are many aspects of operation to which a dentist-owner needs to pay attention but also just as many ways to ensure your office runs smoothly and efficiently. One of the best ways to keep your equipment working well and for as long as possible is routine maintenance. Keeping up with routine maintenance is one of the easiest ways to avoid downtime and reduce service calls. Rick Zieska. I’ve compiled

Premier Dental highlights 4 new products

Premier Dental is highlighting four new products it said will help dentists be more efficient and improve patient outcomes. The new products are as follows: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} Premier X5 Sectional Matrix for class 2 composite restorations BioGreen biodegradable microapplicators, made from food production straw byproduct NexTemp clear temporary resin cement, a eugenol-free cement that includes potassium nitrate, chlorohexidine, and fluoride An upgraded version of its BioCoat Opaque bioactive pit

Woman’s 35 years of pain and the dark history of a TMJ implant

A woman spent 35 years with severe pain due to the placement of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthetic device, and her case illustrates why these implants were destined to be recalled in 1991, according to a perspective article published on September 27 in the Journal of Pain Research. The woman is just one of the hundreds of patients — predominantly young women — who experienced chronic pain, dysfunction, and disability

Etoricoxib may be answer to wisdom tooth surgery pain

A preemptive low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) etoricoxib may reduce the need for analgesics after third-molar surgery, based on the results of a randomized clinical trial published on September 23 in BMC Oral Health. Patients who were given etoricoxib 30 minutes before surgery were less likely to take analgesic medication during the 24-hour period following the procedure, the authors wrote. “Etoricoxib has a substantial pre-emptive analgesic effect,

Chapter Aesthetic Studio moves forward with expansion plans

Medical aesthetic clinic operator Chapter Aesthetic Studio has opened its second practice location following its acquisition of Alivana Aesthetics. The new clinic in New Hartford, NY, will offer injectables, laser treatments, aesthetic treatments, and body treatments, according to the company. Launched in 2021 by Aspen Dental Management and Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic to create a new national medical aesthetic clinic brand, Chapter Aesthetic Studio plans to launch 10 more clinics