Antibiotic guidelines for everyday dentistry

2017-08-30

Dentists are on the front line in the war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, said Peter Jacobsen, DDS, PhD, at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents

What is myth and what is reality?

2017-08-29

Sometimes, we take things for granted as dentists. Sometimes, we don’t question what we have been taught. And sometimes, because we don’t question what we

New CE courses address infection control, risk management, and more

2017-08-28

Five presentations from the 2017 Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) annual meeting are now available as continuing education (CE) videos. Topics include infection control, pain

Benefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclear

2017-08-23

Various nonfluoride substances have shown promise for preventing caries in children’s primary teeth. But a new research review has found that there isn’t sufficient research

Study: Saliva test may detect Zika virus

2017-08-22

With the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see

Epidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patients

2017-08-06

Do you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem

New direction for preventing early childhood caries?

2017-07-31

Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that

Can symptoms help identify certain oral mucosal lesions?

2017-07-10

What’s the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva

Do antibiotics improve periodontitis treatment?

2017-07-09

What is the best treatment for your patients with severe chronic periodontitis: subgingival debridement alone or debridement with one or two short courses (three or

The New Gingivitis Code: What Do We Do Now?

2017-07-06

Prior to the D4346 code for gingival inflammation, many dentists and hygienists were performing a dental service that had no code. For reimbursement purposes, dental

Flossing Myths, Evidence, and Humor

2017-06-30

A patient tells a dental hygienist or dentist, “I always use a really firm bristled toothbrush to toughen up my teeth and gums.” Another patient may

Do whitening toothpastes live up to the hype?

2017-06-29

What should you tell your patients when they ask if whitening toothpastes are effective? Are claims that they remove tooth stains or whiten teeth substantiated?