Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Hypodontia in Children

2017-10-05

Women who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day while they’re pregnant are much more likely to give birth to babies who will fail to

Permanent Teeth Whitening Eclipses Bleaching Methods

2017-10-05

As more people pursue ideal beauty, including that perfect smile, teeth whitening kits are becoming increasingly popular. But over-the-counter products aren’t professionally designed to last

Preventing Cavities with Prevent Seal

2017-10-05

Prevent Seal from Itena North America is a self-etching sealant intended to be used as a preventive measure in patients with a higher risk for

How much revenue do ASCs generate from oral surgery? 5 things to know

2017-10-05

Here are five things to know: 1. The mean revenue per oral surgery case is $1,395 at ASCs. 2. ASCs operating in the 25th percentile

Dental composite filing market to reach $509.1M in 5 years: 5 points

2017-10-05

Here are five points: 1. By 2022, the market is set to hit $509.1 million. 2. The market is slated to increase at a 4.8

AAOMS Develops Opioid Prescribing Recommendations

2017-10-05

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In response to the nationwide opioid epidemic, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) released prescribing

Aspen Dental and Danica Patrick race toward positive oral health: 3 observations

2017-10-04

Here are three observations: 1. Aspen Dental held the event to break down barriers keeping kids away from going to the dentist. Additionally, Ms. Patrick

Biopsies Can Motivate Patients to Quit Risky Behavior

2017-10-04

Discussions between patients and doctors about risk factors when oral cancer biopsies occur could be a vital first step in changing the behavior of at-risk

Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery Center faces ransomware attack: 6 insights

2017-10-04

Here are six insights: 1. An investigation revealed the ransomware had been installed on the surgery center’s systems by an unauthorized individual at some time

Dentsply Sirona, Biolase & more: 8 dental companies making headlines

2017-10-04

The Dallas Business Journal recognized DECA Dental CFO Robert Stovall as a finalist for the 2017 CFO of the Year Awards. New York-based private equity

Dentists Wrestle with Prescribing Opioids

2017-10-04

Opioid abuse continues to dominate the national conversation. In 2015, 12.5 million people misused prescription opioids, with 15,281 deaths, according to the Department of Health

Magnesium Replaces Titanium in Implants Without Complications

2017-10-04

Surgical fixation procedures such as jaw implants use titanium. But since the body can’t absorb titanium over time, it can cause infection, fistulization, intolerance, and