Week in Review: Physicians and dental issues | 10 tips for practice growth | CAD/CAM abutments

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%

Is there a link between canker sores and caries in kids?

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

5 common clinical problems in your aging patients

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

The Use of PRP in Dental Surgery

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 DSO adds 10 practices

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.

ED physicians not confident treating dental trauma

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

Cosmetic Dentistry in Sugar Land

There are a wide variety of options on how to improve teeth and facial appearance. Dental issues are everywhere, and it affects a lot of people causing them to lose confidence when smiling because of stained, discolored, crooked, misshapen and misaligned teeth. Here at Avalon Dental Group, we provide cosmetic dental treatments to restore our patient’s youthful smile and boost their self-esteem. Cosmetic Dentistry is a noninvasive procedure that helps

Causes and Treatment for Gum Disease in Sugar Land

People sometimes think that bleeding gums during brushing are quite usual, but sometimes it can be an indication of something serious. Swollen and bleeding gums are early symptoms of infection in the gums that could lead to gum disease. Avalon Dental Group offers services to treat gum problems to prevent further dental complications. Gum disease is the inflammation of the gumline that could affect the bone and ligament that supports

Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids

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

New product: Henry Schein launches clear aligner system

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.

Halitosis Causes and Treatments in Sugar Land

Having bad breath is embarrassing, and it has a significant impact on every person’s social life. Some people are suffering from this condition, and they tend to find it usual, but sometimes it is not the typical bad breath you can get every morning or after eating a tuna sandwich. Bad breath that lasts too long is called Halitosis which can be an indication of something serious. The condition is

Week in Review: Delta Dental, CDA settle | Getting kids to brush | Practice hijacking

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