Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis

A patient’s oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology Online Journal. A team of researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus surveyed 256 patients, 100 with psoriasis and 165 without, at the university’s dermatology clinics. Patients with psoriasis who rated their gum health as poor or very poor exhibited significantly

Receptionist sentenced for forging opioid prescriptions

A former receptionist for a Harrisburg, PA, dentist has been sentenced to federal prison for forging opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Belinda Dietrich of Marysville will begin serving a one-year prison term on January 6, 2020, followed by three years of probation, for distributing a controlled substance and making false statements in healthcare matters, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Third of kids in Britain don’t brush at bedtime

Approximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don’t brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national survey reported in the Daily Mail. About 70% of parents admit they don’t push their children to brush because they want to avoid major meltdowns at night. Though parents urge their children to take care of their teeth, most kids only brush on average about

Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens

The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in JAMA Network Open. The researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York obtained oral rinse samples from 1,259 sexually active female adolescents between

Dentist arrested for trying to entice minor into illegal meetup

A Connecticut dentist has been arrested on charges of trying to entice someone he met on the internet who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl into having sex, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Scott David Cohen, DDS, owner of Trumbull Smiles Family Dental in Trumbull, CT, was arrested October 25 on charges of enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, travel with intent to

Anticancer agent shows promise for treating perio disease

A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in BMC Oral Health. The authors explored the ways the compound, known as luteolin, could boost oral health. Researchers from China tested the effects of luteolin on extracted human periodontal ligament cells (HPDLCs). The agent improved the cells’ osteogenic properties, which could pave the way for new periodontal

Dentist by day, avid video game collector always

A Florida dentist and one of the world’s most enthusiastic video game collectors recently spent about $1 million to acquire approximately 40 classic titles, according to news reports. Eric Naierman, DDS, of EN Smile Design in Hollywood, FL, bought factory-sealed, mostly first-edition releases of the games. Experts in the industry say it may be one of the most prominent collections, in terms of value and rarity, in the world. Over approximately

3 simple steps to full-arch temporaries

It’s time to drop some knowledge on building amazing temporary restorations. As a fan of the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) principle, here are three key steps to make it happen. I would love to hear your feedback! Step 1: Impression or scan David Rice, DDS. The first step in this process? Collect your assets. In today’s dental practice, the great news is that we have options. You can go

Week in Review: Hello from Kevin Henry | Essential dental assistant skills | Periodontist payment

Dear DrBicuspid Member, It’s an honor to be the editor in chief of HuangshanDental.com. Dental publications have been part of my life since I came into the industry in 1999, and I’m honored to take the reins of such a well-known and well-respected voice in the dental sphere. Like my predecessor, Tony Edwards (a great journalist and human being), I believe that HuangshanDental.com should be about journalism and reporting to

New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches

Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions. A panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry recommended against using antibiotics in most clinical

SmileDirectClub teams with Canadian pharmacy chain

SmileDirectClub has partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada to offer clear aligners at the retailers’ locations. As part of a pilot launch, SmileShops will be offered at Shoppers Drug Mart’s East Mall location in Etobicoke and a Kingspoint Plaza location in Brampton, both in Ontario, according to SmileDirectClub. The company has made similar moves in other countries. SmileDirectClub has opened approximately 300 SmileShops in CVS and Walgreens in the

ADA supports drug take-back event

The ADA is taking an active role in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26. The goal of the event is to safely dispose of unused prescription medications and raise awareness and action to the U.S. opioid public health crisis. The ADA promotes the safe use of opioid pain medications for dental patients and their families. Over the last five years, dentists have written nearly 500,000 fewer opioid