Dear DrBicuspid Member, Did you know that an injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery? A recent study found that Exparel significantly reduced pain for patients who underwent full-arch implant placement. Read more here. When it came to income, how was 2017 for you? Overall, you may have said it went up if you are a dentist and that it was flat if you are
An injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery. A recent study found that the bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension Exparel significantly reduced pain for patients who underwent full-arch implant placement. Pain after complex dental procedures can be severe, and the dental community is eager to find nonopioid or limited opioid options to treat this acute pain. That’s why researchers were interested in investigating Exparel (Pacira Pharmaceuticals),
It’s an ongoing struggle. How do you get patients with poor oral health to adopt better hygiene habits? Trying something different, researchers examined whether a certain form of cognitive behavioral therapy provided by a psychologist could improve oral health behaviors in young adults with a high caries prevalence. Researchers in Sweden assigned 135 patients to treatment with acceptance and commitment therapy, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, or a control
Komet USA announced that it has launched two new egg-shaped diamond instruments. The S6379E.FG.029 and 8379E.FG.029 instruments allow for smooth material reduction and precise contouring. S6379E is used for primary preparation, while the 8379E instrument is a fine-grit finisher, according to the company.
The overuse of prescription opioids and opiates has become a national crisis. In 2017, there were 2,196 opioid-related overdose deaths in California, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. Solomon Poyourow, DDS, MD, MPH What’s more, in 2014, hydrocodone was changed from a schedule III to a schedule II drug, and we lost the privilege to prescribe opioid analgesics, such as hydrocodone (Vicodin and Norco), with refills. Not long
DGShape, a wholly owned subsidiary of Roland DG, has launched a new wet dental mill. The DWX-42W wet mill offers on-demand milling of glass ceramics and composite resin materials. The mill meets the needs of both dedicated and in-clinic labs, according to Roland DGA, the U.S. marketing, distribution, and sales arm of Roland DG.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, For the first time since HuangshanDental.com began compiling the list of the 10 largest dental service organizations (DSO) in the U.S., there are changes in the rankings. What are these changes and which DSOs made the list? Read more here. Working with dentists to create highly effective and smooth-running practices, practice management consultant Jen Butler has noticed four common habits teams have that create chaos. While it
As the owners of a private oral surgery practice, my partners and I were increasingly frustrated with the lack of time to focus on what we enjoy most and do best — clinical oral surgery. There was just too much to do to build the business and keep it running smoothly. Colin Bell, DDS. With this in mind, we began searching for solutions and found one in a specialty management
Obese adults and adolescents are thought to have certain gut and oral microbiota variations, but less is known about the corresponding relationships in young children. As part of larger study on obesity prevention, researchers examined the relationship between this bacteria in toddlers and their mothers and childhood weight gain. They analyzed the gut and oral microbiota of 226 2-year-old children and found that the oral microbiota of those with more
GC America has launched a new flowable composite. The G-ænial Flo X composite is a low-viscosity flowable composite for posterior restorations. The composite is mainly indicated as a liner or base, but can be used for filling undercuts, fissure sealing, and tunnel and class V restorations, according to GC America.
Periodontal disease can be viewed as both an acute and a chronic infection. Is the chronic phase actually related to an autoimmune reaction? An autoimmune disease is a disease in which the body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues, leading to the deterioration and, in some cases the destruction, of its healthy tissue. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. In the acute phase of periodontal disease, bacteria can initiate an infection and
Miley Cyrus’ current smile is far way too different from the old Hannah Montana star. before, she was seen to have slightly crooked teeth. Now, her new perfectly straight and white teeth are becoming a part of her eye-catching features. Cyrus’ secret? Nice set of veneers. Obviously, veneers deserve a “job well done” certificate for bringing dramatic and drastic changes to the Hollywood Star’s smile. The porcelain veneers on Cyrus’