50% of opioids prescribed by dentists exceed recommendations

About half of opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the U.S. exceeded two-day supply recommendations identified in previous research, according to a new study published online February 3 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Dentists commonly prescribe opioids with approximately one-third of patients having received more powerful medications than necessary for the type of pain they experienced, according to the study authors. “Up to half of opioids received at

3 tips for marketing teeth whitening on social media

By the time you get to the end of this article, about 300 people in the U.S. will have whitened their teeth. Research showed that about 38 million adults were projected to use whiteners in 2019, and the market is expected to continue to grow annually. It’s time you use patients’ quest for bright smiles to grow your practice. To make it work, you will need to go beyond hanging some

Oral surgeon loses license to settle heart infection claims

A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension to resolve allegations that lax infection-control practices at his office led to 15 patients contracting the bacterial heart infection endocarditis, including one who subsequently died. John Vecchione, DDS, also agreed to pay $293,500 in penalties and costs to resolve allegations that his continued failure to follow infection-control protocols exposed his patients to the risk of contracting endocarditis, according

Henry Schein will open Nasdaq for Give Kids A Smile

Henry Schein said it will open the Nasdaq Stock Market on February 5 to celebrate the 18th annual Give Kids A Smile program. The company is a founding partner with the ADA on the initiative, which provides free oral healthcare to children in need across the U.S. Henry Schein CEO Stanley Berman will ring the Nasdaq opening bell with ADA President Chad Gehani, DDS.

Premier unveils 4 dental products

Premier Dental has released a new barrier sleeve, an adhesive primer, and two cements, all of which it will display at the upcoming Chicago Dental Society 2020 Midwinter Meeting. Premier’s lineup of new products include the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} Sleeve-It: The disposable barrier sleeve line covers syringe dispensers to prevent cross-contamination. It has a precut opening for the dispensing tip and comes in multiple sizes. ZR-Cem self-adhesive resin cement.

Eat to improve overall heath, including mouth health

A breakfast sandwich filled with an egg and processed cheese, followed by a glass of juice and a donut may sound delicious, but it’s far from healthy. This breakfast is loaded with carbohydrates and added sugars and will do more harm than good. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. Eating this way will damage your gut bacteria, compromise your immune system, create chronic systemic inflammation, and, ultimately, change the bacteria and acid levels

Man threatens to shoot up dental office over dentures

A man in Florida was arrested after threatening to shoot up a dental office after staff wouldn’t allow his sister to pick up his dentures, according to news reports. Bruce G. Clark, 66, was charged with threats of violence with a firearm and was remanded to the county jail on January 29 after he was unable to post his $10,000 bond. After Clark’s sister arrived to pick up the dentures

All That You Need to Know About Periodontics

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth. A periodontist is a dentist who practices periodontics or specializes in the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of periodontal disease. Dentists who practice periodontics are also experts when it comes to the treatment of oral inflammation and the placement of dental implants. In order to become a licensed periodontist, the dentist must receive training in the

Loose Tooth Causes, Prevention and Treatments

When it comes to the development and growth of children, loose baby teeth are a normal part of both. However, if you’re an adult and you’ve somehow ended up with loose permanent teeth, then it’s something you should consult your dentist about. If you’re unable to address the problem ASAP, your tooth might eventually fall out altogether. Unfortunately, unlike with milk teeth, your body doesn’t make an automatic replacement for

Orthodontic Treatments in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand is a place with first-world level healthcare that’s in many ways better and more affordable than those available in first world countries like the United States of America and the United Kingdom as well as the European Union at large. Thantakit Clinic in Bangkok is one particular clinic out of many that embodies Thailand’s proud heritage of having world-class medical and dental services made available through medical and dental tourism. With

Week in Review: Dentist dishes on his DSO experience | Calling the cops over a toothbrush | ADA rescinds prayer policy

Dear DrBicuspid Member, When it comes to readership statistics, it would be very fair to call me a geek. I constantly check Google Analytics and other software systems to see what articles our members are reading every hour of every day. It’s a fascinating journalism lesson and helps me and my team plan ahead for editorial content that will meet your needs. I have quickly learned that our audience is

Examining the 3-step process for dental implant maintenance

Dental implants are a highly successful therapy and a must for treatment options in today’s practice. Protocol for the maintenance of dental implants is now supported by a plethora of research. With that, you must stay up to date as changes happen frequently. The longevity of an implant-supported restoration will be compromised if improper or incomplete maintenance procedures and techniques are employed. The mantra of “do no harm” to the