Md. dentist arrested for sharing child porn at work

A dentist was arrested for possessing and sharing multiple images of child pornography through an online social network while working at a family dental practice in Parkville, MD, according to news reports. Adam Slatniske, DDS, of Sykesville, was charged with five counts of possessing and five counts of distributing child pornography. He was released on November 5 after posting bond. The 28-year-old has been released from his position at Parkville

Week in Review: Bonus plans | 2020 insurance changes | A clinical tip to know

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Monday marks Veterans Day here in the U.S., and it’s my hope that you and your team are taking the time in your dental practice to thank the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces to protect our freedoms. My dad served in Vietnam, and I know how much the words “Thank you for your service” mean to him. Do you know which of

UNC fan gets permanent ‘Carolina blue’ front teeth

Every time this guy flashes a smile, the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team will know where he stands, according to an article on 247sports.com. A UNC fan, who has not been named, was seen sporting permanent Carolina blue front teeth at the Tar Heels season opener against Notre Dame in Chapel Hill on November 6. The fan opted to turn up the volume on his superfan status after

Only 3 out of 5 women get teeth cleaned during pregnancy

Approximately 90% of women know that taking care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy is important, yet only about 60% go for dental cleanings, according to a new study published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health. The researchers found that women who knew dental care was crucial were 1.4 times more likely to have their teeth cleaned during pregnancy, proving that educating expectant mothers about the value of

Man nearly dies after dentures get stuck in throat for hours

A 75-year-old man in China almost choked to death after accidentally swallowing his dentures while eating a meal. The dentures were lodged in his throat for about eight hours before they were removed during emergency surgery, according to news reports. Zhu Benbiao was rushed to the hospital by his family after they noticed he had difficulties breathing and eating. He was scanned at the hospital, and it revealed that one

Dentist sets world record for fastest crown prep

A dentist in Kentucky will take the crown for completing the fastest tooth crown preparation in the world, likely landing him in the Guinness World Records, according to news reports. On November 7, Jack Perkins, DDS, completed the task on a 3D dental model in 84.6 seconds. It often takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete the process on a patient. Now, the dentist and owner of Perkins Dentistry in

Lifelong exposure to fluoride reduces caries in kids

PHILADELPHIA – Lifetime exposure to community water fluoridation is effective in reducing dental caries in the permanent teeth of teens and tweens, according to studying findings presented at the American Public Health Association 2019 annual meeting. Large socioeconomic disparities in dental caries prevalence were observed in the permanent teeth of students in North Carolina, according to Go Matsuo, BDS, MPH, of Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry in Nagasaki, Japan.

Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection

There is no question that there is a direct link between patients’ oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals have reported that communicating that connection is more difficult than expected. Plus, when topics are difficult, we human beings often push them into the background of our priorities. With those difficulties in mind, we reconnected with dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, on the latest episode of the Dental

CDHP changes direction

The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) is turning over control of its online public health policy and advocacy research and analysis to health advocacy organization Community Catalyst. The move comes as CDHP, a Washington, DC-based think tank established in 1997 to provide dental coverage for all children, plans to expand its focus and no longer operate as an independent nonprofit, as of year’s end. Meg Booth, CDHP’s executive director, said

Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria

Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of researchers. The findings suggest that even occasional incense use can alter the composition of the oral cavity. A team of 28 researchers analyzed saliva samples from more than 300 residents of the United Arab Emirates, a country where incense use is common for religious ceremonies

ADA, Scholastic offer new tools for Tiny Smiles program

The ADA and publisher Scholastic have invited family physicians to use new tools and resources for their Tiny Smiles dental health program. Available in both English and Spanish, the resources promote the importance of oral health in infants and young children. The free Tiny Smiles PDF kits feature activity sheets for children, tips to share with parents, and a miniposter to display in clinics. Program resources also are available for

The importance of banking natural tooth structure

I’m a progressive dentist. However, when it comes to preserving tooth structure, I’m a conservative guy. With 24 years of practice and thousands of restorations under my belt, I’ve learned that the best dentists bank tooth structure whenever possible. All images courtesy of Dr. David Rice. You see, we can do the following: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} Continue to educate ourselves at places like the Dawson Academy or Spear. Elevate our