If you were told that half of your patients could lose 40% of their total bone mass, putting them at risk for losing teeth, you would no doubt do everything in your power to reverse these clinical changes. As Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, points out, this can happen to half your patients: women. And the cause is menopause and its related effects. Joan
Dear DrBicuspid Member, With baseball season starting up, now is a great time to ask yourself an important question: Is your practice batting in the majors or is it stuck in the minors? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers compare the differences between major league and minor league practices. In today’s economy, consumers often conduct thorough research, ask their friends and families for recommendations, and consult social media before
Every day we see changes, for example: an apple turns brown, meat becomes rancid, or a cut on our skin becomes raw and inflamed. All these are examples of oxidation, this is a natural process and as it happens in nature it can happen in our body. Just like oxidation affects living tissue, free radical molecules (molecules that have oxidized) can affect our body in many ways. Free Radicals: Cell
The state of New York could save $50 million and improve young children’s oral health by educating parents about early childhood caries (ECC), according to a new study with national and practice implications. Early childhood caries accounts for a disproportionate share of dental expenditures in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, according to the report authors. Current treatment options repair caries damage but do not target the underlying causes
Patients with facial pain usually see two or more physicians and wait more than 17 months before being referred to a specialist, according to a new study. This delay can cause the pain to escalate from acute to chronic, the authors noted. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University gathered data from American Academy of Oral Medicine members on the current state of facial pain and oral medicine in the U.S.,
You recently visit and receive a dental cleaning either Deep Cleaning, Laser Treatment or LANAP. After the procedure is done you might feel pain or have questions, to better assist you during the month of April we will give you a few post-surgery steps you should take to avoid oral discomfort. To relieve pain; you can take pain killers this will relieve the pain and are sold without a prescription.
Danville Materials has acquired Perioscopy, which manufactures minimally invasive dental endoscope technology. Perioscopy’s technology focuses on diagnosing, viewing, and treating the subgingival pocket environment in a nonsurgical manner. The company’s endoscope includes video, lighting, and increased magnification. Danville Materials designs and manufactures products for clinical dentists. “Our team is looking forward to bringing aboard the unique and innovative technology that Perioscopy brings,” stated Craig Bruns, president of Danville Materials, in
When treating special needs patients who need to be sedated, do you understand the drug interactions that may impair the effectiveness of sedation? Do you know how the medications a patient is taking might interact with propofol and how this changes your treatment strategy? Treating patients with autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability can be a challenge, even more so when these patients also have epilepsy. Now, a new study
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is providing free access to selected research published in the Journal of Prosthodontics for three months in celebration of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, April 12-18. According to the journal’s website, the following articles are freely available to everyone during these three months: li {margin-bottom:6px;} Private Practice of Prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2008 & 2011 Surveys of Prosthodontists 3D and 2D
Imagine the following situation you are with your friends and love ones enjoying your favorite dish. Then, all of a sudden you feel something that we have all experience this at one time or another. You are having your favorite hot or cold drink, but as our beverage is entering our mouth and passing through our teeth, BOOM! We feel pain. This dental pain can be caused because of several
Dear DrBicuspid Member, In her latest Sheri’s Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger relates the story of patients wearing color-coordinated clothing to match her office, while illustrating the bigger picture of how simple it can be to make social media a positive tool in your practice. There is limited evidence to show that xylitol is effective in preventing dental caries in children and adults, a new Cochrane research review has concluded. But a
Children are often nervous when visiting the dentist. They are in a foreign place surrounded by strange sounds and people, and they are often unsure of what will happen to them. Robert Wade, DDS. The key to achieving better clinical outcomes is to quickly acclimate children to this environment by appealing to their sense of wonder. Dentists need to shape children’s experience into something that is understandable, comfortable, and familiar
