Early dental consult plays important role in treating orofacial pain

A team of Japanese researchers who looked at more than 200 patients with orofacial pain has found that early consultation with a dentist is useful in arriving at a differential diagnosis and preventing this pain from becoming a chronic problem. “Orofacial pain is usually complex and persistent, and the diagnosis or treatment is difficult,” said study author Yumiko Tomoyasu, DDS, PhD, from the department of dental anesthesiology and special care

OIG releases 2015 dental areas of review

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Work Plan for fiscal year 2015. This plan summarizes new and ongoing reviews and activities that OIG plans to pursue with respect to HHS programs and operations during the current fiscal year and beyond, according to the department. The dentals areas the OIG will focus on include outpatient dental claims by hospitals,

Halloween

How would you celebrate this tradition? Will you dress-up? Throw a party? Will you go trick-or-treating? Well regardless of the traditions you follow, our dental clinic wants you to create memorable moments this Halloween and would like our readers to know how this prediction started. wants you to have a safe Halloween, we invite you to read our previous post: Having a Healthy and Safe Halloween In the post, we

Taub launches new dual-cure implant cement

Taub Products has launched Zero-G bio implant cement, a dual-cure implant cement that is recommended for intermediate to long-term cementation of implant-retained restorations, as well as for traditional crown and bridge restorations. Zero-G can be light-cured in as few as 20 seconds, allowing for complete margin curing. Working time for self-curing is one minute and 45 seconds, and complete set time is two minutes and 30 seconds. Zero-G provides excellent

Having a Healthy and Safe Halloween

Halloween is here are you ready? If not we invite you to read these tips to have a healthy and safe Halloween. Tips for a Safe Halloween When selecting your costume we invite you to focus on the following areas, this way your Halloween will be safe. Creative, but Safe Costumes Your costume should be scary, unique and creative, but it should also be safe; to accomplish this follow these

ACP announces recipients of 2014 Awards of Distinction

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has announced the recipients of its 2014 Awards of Distinctions. Through its awards program, the ACP formally recognizes individuals whose contributions to the specialty or the college are outstanding and substantial. These individuals will be honored on Friday, November 7, at ACP’s Annual Awards & President’s Dinner during this year’s American College of Prosthodontists annual meeting in New Orleans from November 5-8. The following

Leukoplakia

Vacation time has finally arrive, this year you decide visit your parents and grandparents; because of your busy schedule, you have not been able to visit them recently. This year you will finally get to see your love ones, enjoy grandma’s cooking, visit your childhood and create memorable moments. When at your grandparents’ home, you notice that your mom has a problem. You head over to your mom and she

ADA encouraged by CDC data on early childhood caries

The American Dental Association (ADA) has released a statement that it was “encouraged” that preliminary data presented at the Innovations in the Prevention and Treatment of Early Childhood Caries conference on October 23 in Ellicott City, MD, show a downward trend in early childhood caries in the U.S. and indicates progress in ensuring that children are getting needed dental treatment. “This preliminary analysis may indicate a promising trend. We are

Premier Dental releases new smaller retraction cord

Premier Dental Products has released the Knit-Pak+ size 000.0 impregnated knitted retraction cord, which the company claims is the smallest diameter cord on the market. The small size is ideal as the first cord in the double-cord technique and is especially useful when packing tight gingival tissue. The impregnated aluminum chloride is a proven safe and effective hemostatic agent. Knit-Pak+ is a knitted retraction cord manufactured from unique microfibers. The

Scientists identify genetic mutation associated with cleft palate

Scientists studying birth defects in humans and purebred dogs have identified an association between cleft lip and cleft palate and a mutation in the ADAMTS20 gene. Their findings were presented at the recent American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2014 annual meeting in San Diego. Zena Wolf, University of California, Davis. “These results have potential implications for both human and animal health, by improving our understanding of what causes these

Dental eye-protection movement born from infection-control issues

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine procedure to begin, she wasn’t offered eye protection, and this would have important consequences. Morrone this summer with her eye patch. All images courtesy of Jenn Morrone. As Morrone relates on her website www.jennsvision.com and her Facebook page, her dentist went to numb her treatment.

Dental Sedation Death and Injuries: Part 1 — Perspectives

There is no official reporting or tabulation of dental sedation morbidity and mortality. The dental profession sees the occasional “horror story” in sensational media reports and is left to wonder. What are the real risks to the public welfare? Who provides oversight? What are the facts relating to these unfortunate events, and what can the dental profession learn to better protect and serve the public? Michael W. Davis, DDS. We