Up to 29 children between the ages of 3 and 9 have been affected by the Mycobacterium outbreak at a Southern California dental clinic. There have been 10 confirmed mycobacterial infections and 19 probable cases. All of the children involved have been admitted to a hospital at some point, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). The children developed slowly progressive oral cellulitis after having pulpotomies between April
Teeth are perfectly created to work together, so when one or more teeth are missing it’s complicated to do things that before seem so easy, like smiling, chewing, or speaking. Has this happened to you or to one of your loved ones? If the answer is yes, then this information on how you can recover your smile can be very useful. As the years pass, teeth can be lost for
Sunstar Americas has announced a pledge of $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for research grants beginning in 2017. The grants will be awarded to AAP members over a three-year period, and applications must address innovative treatments and research on periodontitis, focusing on an interdisciplinary team approach and “novel approaches to achieve patient compliance,” according to the company. The deadline to apply for the first grant is October
More than half of opioids prescribed following dental extractions — estimated at 100 million pain pills annually in the U.S. — are unused by patients after surgery, according to a recent study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The surplus is troubling given the ongoing opioid epidemic and evidence showing that people who abuse prescription opioids often use leftover pills prescribed for friends or family, University of Pennsylvania researchers said. Dental
Global dental prosthetic device provider Modern Dental Group has acquired MicroDental Laboratories. MicroDental is a network of 21 dental labs located throughout the U.S. and Canada. Modern Dental is a publicly held company with a large share of the dental prosthetic markets in Western Europe, Australia, China, and Hong Kong, according to the company. The transaction is scheduled to close in October 2016, Modern Dental said.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, One of the most pressing stories of the year is the abuse of prescribed opioids and concerted efforts to reduce the number of these prescriptions. However, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that more than half of opioids prescribed after a dental extraction are not taken. This means it is likely that too many opioids are still being prescribed and patients aren’t aware of safe disposal
Hawaii’s Department of Health said it released a new report that concluded elementary school children in the state have the highest rates of caries in the U.S. The report is based on data collected from more than 3,000 third-grade students in 67 public elementary schools during the 2014-2015 school year, according to a press release from the agency. The survey’s key findings include the following: More than seven out of
While there’s no doubt sealers play an important role in preventing root canal failure, does a product’s bond strength change when ultrasonically activated? Where are sealers most likely to fail? Researchers from Turkey looked at these questions in a new study in BMC Oral Health. Three epoxy resin-based sealers — AH Plus (Dentsply Maillefer), Acroseal (Septodont), and Adseal (Meta Biomed) — were tested with the idea that there would be
Dear Endodontics Insider, Endodontic biofilms are a common biological cause of root canal disease and infection. While identifying the biofilms and pathogens that contribute to these infections, including Enterococcus faecalis, is relatively straightforward, getting rid of them is not as easy. A new review article points a way toward a new and safer treatment approach. Read our Insider Exclusive. In other Endodontics Community news, a new study in BMC Oral
Power Toothpaste has introduced a new toothpaste with caffeine. Caffeine in the toothpaste is absorbed through the gums, and brushing with it provides the same energy as a cup of coffee, according to the company. The toothpaste, which costs $15, is available through the company’s website.
Research is just research. It is information that may make a difference in humans once it has been tried and tested in humans. I see the potential in new research published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation (June 3, 2016) that could enhance the treatment of periodontitis. We as a profession have not adopted this new research yet. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. The new research revolves around biochemicals that are manufactured by
Although mandatory pediatric dental insurance was included in U.S. healthcare reform, actual coverage is a stark departure from the benefits envisioned by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and those required under Medicaid, according to a new report. Coverage isn’t always as comprehensive as it should be and is often unaffordable for families, the authors concluded. Colin Reusch, senior policy analyst, Children’s Dental Health Project. Image courtesy of
