The average dentist anesthesiologist is a man who works at least four days per week and is optimistic about the future of the profession, according to a recent survey of more than 200 dentist anesthesiologists in the U.S. and Canada. Researchers sent an electronic and paper survey to 338 active members of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to gauge trends in the profession. More than 60% of members responded,
Fear of the dentist may have broad consequences for oral health, according to the findings of a new study. Children who expressed dental fear were more likely to experience caries, pain, and a poor perception of their own dental health. The study authors believe their findings show that dental fear needs to be identified and addressed to help prevent long-terms consequences associated with oral diseases. Their suggestions and findings were
Time to have that talk? Dental practitioners are well-positioned to help patients prevent cancers related to human papilloma virus (HPV) but can find it difficult to communicate with them about the topic. A new study examined the role of practitioners in this area and what might help them do a better job. Dentists and hygienists participated in focus groups and completed surveys about their roles and needs related to HPV
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our popular Legal Cases series returns as William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler detail a case in which an implant projected beyond the bony floor of a 60-year-old patient’s sinuses. As they write, there can be a difference between acceptable clinical practice and what a jury might see. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has reported a decrease in net revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2017 and the year. For the quarter (end-December 31), the company reported net revenue of $12.6 million, a decrease of 8% compared with net revenue of $13.8 million from the same period of 2016. The company attributed the revenue decrease to U.S. laser and imaging system sales. The company reported a net loss
Dental implant company Southern Implants has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for two new implants. The Zygan implant and the Oncology implant are both designed for patients with severely atrophic jaws, according to Southern Implants. The Zygan implant is a narrow, titanium implant, while the Oncology implant has a machined coronal surface. Both are part of the company’s Osseointegrated Fixtures system, which includes implants in a
The ADA has released the 2018 edition of Fluoridation Facts. The 114-page book is designed to help policymakers and the general public make informed decisions about community water fluoridation, according to the ADA. It lists more than 65 questions and answers about fluoridation’s effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness and contains more than 400 references. The book is available in print and e-book editions through the ADA Catalog. Discounts are available for
Dear Cosmetic Dentistry Insider, Teeth become more translucent as we age, but is the same true for uncolored zirconia ceramic restorations? Researchers put four of these restorative materials through an aging process to find out if their translucency changed over time and if these changes were noticeable to the human eye. Read our Insider Exclusive. In other Cosmetics Community news, for patients with a severe malocclusion, orthodontic surgery can be
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world. A 60-year-old man presented to a large group practice with many missing teeth. He had been
How does flossing compare with other interdental oral hygiene aids for maintaining periodontal health? Could the longstanding dominance of floss be heading for a further tumble? Researchers analyzed the existing evidence in a new study and reached some interesting conclusions. U.S. researchers conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials on the effects of various interdental oral hygiene aids on gingival inflammation and bleeding on probing, as well as plaque and
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine is informing more than 180 patients that the implant they received at the school’s Faculty Dental Practice may fail. A review of the implant process at the practice found that sterilized healing abutments were reused in 184 patients seen between 2014 and 2017, according to the dental school. The manufacturer of the abutments recommends they be discarded after one
More than 12 million children experienced untreated coronal caries between 2011 and 2014, even in the era of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The statistic comes from a new study that looked at demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with untreated decay. Financial and nonfinancial barriers both influenced the likelihood that a child would experience untreated caries, according to the authors. The researchers published their findings in BMC Oral
