California has temporarily halted a law that requires dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Since the original law, AB 1753, went into effect on January 1, the Dental Board of California has noted a number of problems, including prescribers using outdated forms or being unable to obtain the new form. As a result,
When it comes to preventing early childhood caries, 2 years old may truly be too late. A new study found 3-year-old children who received dental care from infancy had significantly better oral health than those who started getting care at 2 years of age. The study focused on the impact of early intervention efforts for more than 400 indigenous Australian children, but some dental researchers believe the findings are relevant
Dear DrBicuspid Member, For insight that can make a difference in your practice, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler offer the latest in their Legal Cases series. This case involves a patient who both sued a dentist and filed a complaint with the state dental board. You can learn about the role a radiograph played in the case, how both the legal and disciplinary actions were resolved, and what you
COLOGNE, GERMANY – Dental journalist Kevin Henry offers the second part of his roundup of some of the new products and services from the 2019 International Dental Show (IDS). This edition features new products and services from companies such as Acteon, Carestream Dental, and more. Here is a look at some of the new products that have caught our eye during this product-driven dental conference. Part 1 appeared on March
The U.S. National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has announced that dental anesthesiology will become the 10th recognized dental specialty. The commission adopted a resolution on March 11 after an application was received from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. The commission was established by the ADA House of Delegates in 2017 to oversee the decision-making process for recognizing dental specialties, according to the ADA. The
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the most severe anesthesia complications are very rare, occurring in less than one person out of thousands of patients. See more survey findings and an infographic in our Insider Exclusive. Also noteworthy and new, dental anesthesiology will become an officially
The goal when treating patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is to relieve their symptoms and help them regain jaw movements. An injection of botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) may help when conservative treatments are not successful, according to a small study. The researchers first treated patients with muscular TMD with a regimen of pharmaceuticals, physical therapy, and occlusal splint therapy. When that regimen did not succeed, they used Botox-A in
COLOGNE, GERMANY – The International Dental Show (IDS) is once again underway. The event, held every two years, is a launching pad for new products and technologies, including many that will not be available in the U.S. for months or even years to come. Here is a look at some of the new products that have caught our eye early on during this product-driven dental conference. Part 2 will appear
Dentsply Sirona has debuted a new intraoral scanner and aligner software at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany The Primescan intraoral scanner is a new handheld scanner that can detect soft tissue and almost all tooth surfaces, according to the company. It can also take a full jaw impression in about three minutes and comes with a touchscreen that changes incline for optimal screen positioning. The SureSmile Aligner
Given the huge number of edentulous people, most patients are likely to know someone who could benefit from implant treatment. This service should get special attention during the new patient orientation as well as appointments with existing patients. Creating greater awareness of implants can lead to referrals of family members, friends, and other acquaintances. Promote implants to aging baby boomers. From a marketing standpoint, implants are ideally suited to this
Have you ever experience a serious dental injury? They can really affect the aesthetic and function of your smile. When you suffer something serious you need to be treated by a specialist. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment to correct any kind of problem with the mouth, jaws, cheeks, nose, eye sockets, and forehead. The face, neck, and jaw
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The biggest story in dentistry this week was the announcement that medical device company Align Technology must close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub. Align Technology must also sell back its 17% share in SmileDirectClub. Interactive technology and online toothbrushes were two of the trends HuangshanDental.com Associate Editor Theresa Pablos noted at the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019