CDA Presents Returns in Person and Online
2021-07-16
The California Dental Association has scheduled CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry for September 9 through September 11 with attendance available both in
Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Kids skip the dentist after general anesthesia procedures
2021-06-14
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Researchers from Scotland found a significant drop in dental care visits after children in the U.K. underwent general anesthesia
Week in Review: Proposed anesthesia requirements | Ortho spending climbs | Perfect celebrity smiles
2021-05-28
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Delegates of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) may adopt new rules for in-office anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Week in Review: Cache of hidden teeth | Pandemic recovery | Bupivacaine facts
2021-04-30
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The top story of the week is about a cache of donated baby teeth hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at
Stony Brook Evaluates Intramuscular Sedation in Pediatric Procedures
2021-04-17
As it is becoming increasingly more common for pediatric patients to require general anesthesia for dental treatment, the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and
Week in Review: Periodontitis health risks | Cure for tooth sensitivity | March Madness
2021-04-02
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week is news you might want to pass on to your patients. A new study showed young
Texas Inspector General Opens Investigation into Four Medicaid Dental Providers
2021-03-31
The Texas Office of Inspector General (OIG) has opened investigations on four Texas Medicaid dental providers and requested dental records from those offices, though it
One-fifth of Swedish adults have dental anxiety
2021-02-24
One-fifth of adults in Sweden experience dental anxiety, according to a study conducted by Lisa Svensson, PhD, of the University of Gothenburg. The results were
Ontario Dentists’ Practice of Sedation and General Anesthesia: Barriers to Access and Use
2021-02-16
Abstract Background: To investigate, among Ontario dentists, (1) self-reported barriers to access to sedation and general anesthesia (GA) services and (2) their current use
Offor Health raises $5M
2021-01-27
Offor Health has raised $5 million in a series A funding round led by SpringRock Ventures of Seattle. Offor Health’s services include SmileMD, which provides
Five Ways You Can Ease Your Patients’ Dental Phobia
2021-01-25
Most people don’t look forward to going to the dentist. It’s entirely normal for patients to feel apprehensive about dental procedures, especially those outside of
Improved Oral Hygiene Fights Pneumonia Risks Among Cancer Surgery Patients
2021-01-20
A study linking improved oral hygiene to a reduction in postoperative pneumonia in lung and esophageal cancer patients inspired a program to improve care at
