Reaching retirement age is not simple, first of all years have to pass in order to receive the benefits that come with retirement; not to mention all the paper work and stress your body could go through. Imagine, not only have you reached retirement age, filled out all the paper work and are enjoying all the benefits that come with retirement, but 5 years have passed, how do you feel?
Crescent Products has launched its new low-profile headrest. The headrest supports the patient’s head and neck while ergonomically positioning the patient to preserve the dentist’s best working posture, according to the company. Crescent Products new low-profile headrest. Image courtesy of Crescent. Designed to function with a double-articulating dental chair, the headrest can be used with adults, children, and seniors. The headrest measures 3.5-inches high, 6.24-inches deep, and 8-inches wide and
Texas owes the U.S. government $133 million for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid treatments from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Many of the claims were improperly approved because they did not have required documentation or lacked the necessary scores to qualify for orthodontic services. However, the state says it will repay the federal government when it recovers the money from Xerox, the
There is a high level of periodontitis among U.S. adults age 30 and older, especially among the Hispanic population, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some 65 million adults (about 46% of the U.S. adult population) had periodontitis during the years 2009 to 2012. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, also revealed that half (50%) of Asian American adults
Lifetime’s new reality show, “Smile,” which premiered on May 28 and focuses on changing the lives of people with severe aesthetic dental problems, will continue airing on Thursday nights in June at 10 p.m. Eastern time. During the show, dentists from across the U.S. work with 12 patients who struggle because of pain and embarrassment from their teeth. “Not only do bad teeth lower your self-confidence, but they can also
Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists administered the drug through the nasal cavity, children were sedated faster and had less drowsiness after dental procedures. “Midazolam administered through the intranasal route is as effective as the oral route at a lower dosage.” —Iqbal Musani, BDS, MDS, and colleague The study, published in
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Have you ever played the children’s game telephone or grapevine? With those, confusion and errors are part of the game. In your practice, however, you want clear communication with your patients and your staff. In their latest column, the Madow Brothers offer three lessons for better communication. Medicare costs for elderly patients with oral and pharyngeal cancers are significantly impacted by treatment selection, according to a new
Summer is just around the corner and so are vacations! ’s primary concern is your dental health, but we also care about your general safety. We know that many of you will soon be traveling; either to meet up with friends, and family, to visit your favorite vacation spot or maybe you’re going to mexico for dental work. In order to have a safe drive, our dental clinic and staff
MIS Implants has launched its new V3 dental implant with a triangular shape for the coronal portion. The design is for high primary stability and reducing bone compression and crestal bone resorption for increased osseointegration, according to the company. The new V3 dental implant. Image courtesy of MIS Implants. The success of the osseointegration processes can be influenced by implant design, MIS noted. The triangular shape of the coronal portion
A new study evaluated the safety of succinylcholine alternatives for pediatric patients who require neuromuscular blockade for treatment. With dentists forced to look for alternatives to succinylcholine, a study presented at the recent European Society of Anaesthesiology’s Euroanaesthesia 2015 Congress in Berlin evaluated the safety and efficacy of an alternative, neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium and reversing that blockade with sugammadex. More than 50 patients ages 2 to 10 who were
Colgate-Palmolive, in partnership with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), has scheduled free dental screenings in Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and New York throughout June as part of its annual Oral Health Month campaign. “Our partnership with Colgate has given us the opportunity to address the various problems and adversities that contribute to poor oral health among the Latino population,” stated Vidal Balderas, DDS, HDA president, in a press release. “Since
The Delta Dental Foundation is seeking applications from community-based oral health programs and organizations in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana for its Brighter Futures Community Grants program. The program will award $150,000 in grants to organizations that focus on children’s oral health and $100,000 in grants to organizations that address oral health in adults. Submission guidelines include the following: Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000. Grants must be dedicated