Previous research has indicated a link between higher levels of tooth decay and children who are abused or neglected. But if a child sees a physician, not a dentist, can the physician recognize the oral health signs that might suggest neglect is taking place? Many children in the U.K. do not have a dental home, so these at-risk children may be seeing a general physician before they see a dentist.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Previous research has indicated a link between higher levels of tooth decay and children who are neglected. But if a child sees a physician, not a dentist, can the physician recognize the oral health signs that might suggest neglect is taking place? The results of a new study suggest this is not the case. Learn more here. Dental trauma requires prompt treatment to save teeth, yet 20%
Are there any ways to prevent minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, also known as canker sores, in your pediatric patients? Do hygiene habits, practitioner preventive protocols, or psychosocial factors contribute to its occurrence? A new study examined these relationships. Researchers performed intraoral exams on children between the ages 5 and 12 and also interviewed them and administered a questionnaire to the study participants. They found associations between minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis
As dentists, we know the impact of oral health on overall health. As specialized doctors, we have an implicit responsibility to provide quality care for our growing population of aging patients — one highly vulnerable to the consequences of poor oral health — and we must understand how their needs differ from the average patient. To adapt our practices to aging patients, we must look at common clinical problems this
All patients that undergo a dental surgery need patience and enough time to recover from their dental surgeries, and sometimes they wonder if there’s something they can do to speed the recovery process. Nowadays, PRP Therapy is used as a new alternative with beneficial outcomes to oral surgery patients, reducing bleeding and enhancing soft tissue healing and bone regeneration. Recovery Process after Oral Surgery This process is different for each
Orthodontic dental support organization (DSO) Smile Doctors has acquired DN Orthodontics, which has 10 practices in Louisiana and Mississippi. The 10 practices will be rebranded as Smile Doctors and keep their current team members. The DSO now has more than 140 affiliated practices in 13 states.
Dental trauma requires prompt treatment to save teeth, yet 20% of emergency department (ED) physicians are not confident treating dental emergencies in children, according to a new study published in Pediatric Emergency Care. Matthew Cully, DO, is a pediatric resident at MUSC. Researchers used a survey to ask hundreds of pediatric ED physicians about their comfort level treating dental emergencies, as well as their years of experience and whether their
How do you get children to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal of making toothbrushing fun had a big impact on the students, according to a new study in International Dental Journal. The program involves oral health education and consistent toothbrushing at schools, and it was implemented for nearly 8,000 children between the ages of 2 and
Henry Schein has introduced a proprietary clear aligner system. The SLX clear aligner system uses the sagittal first/motion 3D technology from Henry Schein Orthodontics to reduce the number of aligners typically needed. The open-source SLX web portal accepts stereolithography (STL) digital impressions from all leading intraoral scanners, according to the company. The system has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Delta Dental of California will pay a total of $65 million to more than 14,000 California dentists to settle a 2013 reimbursement lawsuit filed by the California Dental Association (CDA). The average amount each practice will receive is more than $4,400. Learn more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, you likely have parents, educators, and other healthcare practitioners ask how to get children to brush their teeth twice
For decades, whenever you need a dental cap or crown, your dentist had to get molds of your teeth in order to make a teeth impression of sorts. A tray of goopy putty was used back in the day to make a 3D or three-dimensional model of the prepared set of teeth. Through this mold, a dental laboratory could customize and craft a new crown or set of crowns. Nevertheless,
Many quotes have been attributed to Abraham Maslow, one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. But one, in particular, is significantly relevant in today’s world of healthcare. “You will either step forward into growth or back into safety,” Maslow said. Why is this so relevant today? I’m glad you asked. Bacteria As a periodontist, my training was conventional. That means that I was educated to believe that
