The number of patients who visited emergency clinics in China for dental problems increased by approximately one-third during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to the same period in 2019, in a new study. The findings were published on April 3 in BMC Oral Health. Three times as many patients received prescriptions for antibiotics and pain relievers during the pandemic than they did in 2019, the authors noted. The
Nexa3D has launched a new dental lab 3D printer called NXD200. The printer includes Keystone Industries’ KeySplint Soft and KeyModel Ultra for dental and orthodontic models. It also features other laboratory and medical device printing materials, including KeyTray and KeyGuide, according to the firm. The printer can also be ordered with xCure, Nexa3D’s postprocessing curing system for photoplastic-based parts, Nexa3D said. The NXD200 dental lab 3D printer. Image courtesy of
Delta Dental’s apparent ongoing refusal to credential dentist anesthesiologists has minimized the specialists’ standing and unfairly kept their reimbursement levels below those of other anesthesiology-providing colleagues, according to a news story published on April 2 by ADA News. Appropriately credentialing dentist anesthesiologists would enable billing at an appropriate and equitable fee schedule, as well as improve patient access to dental anesthesiology services, several dentist anesthesiologists told ADA News. The U.S.
Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation. A research team led by Anni Vanhatalo, PhD, from the University of Exeter in the U.K. compared the effects of drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice with a placebo
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week is news you might want to pass on to your patients. A new study showed young people with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums. While research has repeatedly shown a link between gum health and heart health, this study exclusively focused on healthy adults who were free of
Benco Dental announced it is expanding its customer rewards program, Benco Select, to students to help them overcome hurdles when approaching graduation. Benco Select Student provides members with instant, free access to a comprehensive Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) study guide. Members also receive free job placement services for postgraduation employment and associateship opportunities. In addition, students will receive a subscription to the quarterly magazine Incisal Edge, the company
Dental Dose is a new twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and myths. Chances are, articaine is the local anesthetic of choice in your office. But how well do you know the ever-popular agent? In this episode of Dental Dose, Tom Viola shares three articaine myths that might confuse even the most experienced dentist. “The fact
National Dentex has acquired Dental Services Group and the combined company will operate under the National Dentex Labs brand. National Dentex’s Tom Daulton will serve as CEO, leading the new organization of nearly 4,000 employees. The combined company will share best practices and capabilities to help deliver its products to independent dentists and dental service organizations. The acquisition follows on the heels of National Dentex’s union with Cerberus in October.
April 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Dr. Louis Rafetto, an oral surgeon and spokesperson for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), spoke with HuangshanDental.com about the occasion. “The goal is to promote the use of protective gear, such as mouthguards and helmets,
Parents have higher levels of hesitancy about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 than they do about getting shots for themselves, according to a survey released on March 31. The survey was conducted by ParentsTogether, a nonprofit organization with 2.5 million families across the U.S. More than 970 parents participated in the survey, which was conducted via Facebook Messenger between March 7 and 12. Parents are 17% less likely to say
Singer-songwriter Madison Beer went viral on TikTok for opening a bottle of beer with her teeth. YouTuber David Dobrik uploaded the viral video with the caption “that’s why her last name is beer!!” It has garnered 2.3 million likes and more than 16,000 shares as of April 1.
Biolase has announced a pilot program to train endodontic residents at Einstein Healthcare Network to use Waterlase dental lasers. The program aims to offer residents hands-on experience with dental lasers currently used in dental practices. The Waterlase dental laser can extend endodontic treatment options and speed up treatment time, Biolase said. The endodontic residency program at Einstein Healthcare Network is one of the first hospital-based programs approved by the ADA,