A March 9 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detailed a cluster of nine cases of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) among dental personnel treated at one care center in Virginia from 2000 to 2015. This is the first known described cluster of this condition occurring among dental personnel. No clear cause was identified, but occupational exposure may be the culprit, according to the authors. “This cluster
Less than a third of children with oral pain saw a dentist before their parents went to a pharmacy for pain medication in a recent U.K. survey. In addition, about the same percentage of children saw a physician or other healthcare practitioner rather than a dentist for a diagnosis of their oral pain, researchers found. The results highlight the underutilization of dental services for children and the additional costs incurred
Getting dental work outside of your country of residence can be a little overwhelming sometimes, especially if you don’t know where to go. We’re sure you’ve heard of Los Algodones, Mexico also known as Molar City, the capital of dental tourism. But you might not know why it is the best place to get dental work done, right? We invite you to keep reading, we’ll give you some reasons to
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Too often, studies treat groups of participants as a single bloc rather than distinct individuals. A recent study tried to upend this trend by taking an in-depth look at how cultural background and ethnic identity affect the oral health of U.S. Hispanics and Latinos. More than half of U.S. Latinos have experienced poor oral health-related quality of life, the study found. Learn more here. Also on HuangshanDental.com,
A recent study took an in-depth look at how cultural background and ethnic identity affect the oral health of U.S. Hispanics and Latinos. More than half of U.S. Latinos have experienced poor oral health-related quality of life, the study found. The researchers hope their findings might help dental professionals better address issues concerning this diverse population. Marushka Silveira, BDS, MPH, PhD, from the National Institute on Drug Abuse led the
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer were significantly more likely to be prescribed opioid medications than patients diagnosed with lung or colon cancer in a new study, published in a research letter on March 8 in JAMA Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. Researchers from Harvard University and Duke University compared prescriptions for opioid pain medications given to patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer with those given to
What if the invasiveness of orthodontic surgery could be supplanted by something kinder and gentler for patients with a severe malocclusion? Enter a novel developing technology that uses nanoparticles containing a deactivated form of collagenase to remodel oral tissue. Periodontists, orthodontists, and chemical engineering researchers teamed up to develop a technique to implant nanoparticles in the gingival sulcus that were loaded with an enzyme that degrades connective tissue. This allowed
EverSmile has launched three oral care and cleaning products for patients with braces and clear aligners. The products include WhiteFoam, a patented foam cleaner that a patient applies to the inside of their aligner or tray, which is then worn in their mouth without soaking. The foam cleans the aligners, whitens teeth, and freshens breath. It can be used up to four times each day. OrthoFoam helps patients clean under
I have a pet peeve — professionals using their credentials to oversell products. They first present great information, but then they embellish it and sell a truckload of questionable products. I do understand that there are people who are sick and need help. I do believe that some of these people need a jumpstart to help their bodies get on the right track. Healthcare professionals dealing with these medical situations
Gordon Christensen, DDS, MDS, PhD, spoke about composite restorations at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During his well-attended lecture, Dr. Christensen gave his take on materials, procedures, and general restorative trends. He noted that composites tend to have a shorter life span than some other types of restorative materials, such as amalgam. However, when they are used correctly, composites can look good and work well. Below are five
Dear DrBicuspid Member, If you’re using wet wipes to disinfect surfaces, it may be time to rethink your infection-control product. Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD, named the best disinfectant products and strategies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, and wet wipes didn’t make the cut. Learn more here. I also want to highlight two other articles from our coverage of the recent Midwinter Meeting. A panel of dentists,
Do you have loads of problems with your teeth that won’t get covered by simple teeth fillings, orthodontics, single dental implantation, or false teeth? Then it might be time for you to avail of full mouth dental reconstruction or restoration. As its name implies, full mouth dental reconstruction involves rebuilding and/or replacing some or all of the teeth in a given patient’s mouth. It’s your best bet when it comes
