Dentistry jobs are some of the highest paying
2021-08-08
Several of the top-paying jobs in the U.S. are in the dental field, according to a recent report by Ladders. Out of the 25 jobs
dental specialties
Gunman shoots 3 at SmileDirectClub in Tenn.
2021-08-05
A gunman shot three people at a SmileDirectClub facility in Tennessee, according to a CNN report posted by 7 News Miami. The shooter was reportedly
You’re not dreaming: Hypnosis works as an anesthetic
2021-08-05
Hypnosis is a safe, effective, and inexpensive technique that could be used in place of anesthesia during dental procedures, according to a clinical report published
Review finds digital tops conventional for dentures
2021-08-05
Complete dentures manufactured with digital techniques have better outcomes than those manufactured with traditional workflows, according to a systematic review published on July 29 in
Parotid abscesses cause rare facial palsy in 2 women
2021-08-03
Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of
Survey: 9% of U.S. adults report tooth/jaw pain
2021-08-02
Approximately 9% of adults reported pain in the tooth or jaw in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey. The
U.S. Oral Surgery Management enters Calif. market
2021-08-02
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has entered the California market with a partnership with the Center for Oral & Facial Surgery. The Center for Oral
Week in Review: Stuck impression material | Anesthesia death | More IADR research
2021-07-30
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week broke down the case of a 71-year-old man who got dental impression material stuck in his
Voco debuts adult-themed fluoride varnish
2021-07-29
Voco announced the launch of two adult-themed profluorid varnish flavors for all high-risk age groups. The new flavors added to the company’s product line are
Dental impression material gets stuck in man’s throat
2021-07-27
A 71-year-old man ingested a nearly 2-inch piece of dental material that ended up stuck in the lower part of his throat while having impressions
Patients without wisdom teeth perform better on taste test
2021-07-26
Patients who undergo third-molar extraction have better long-term taste function than those who haven’t received the procedure, according to research published in Chemical Senses. The
SDF protocol reduces dental hospitalizations for kids
2021-07-26
A dental caries management protocol that combines a single application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with comprehensive oral health education can decrease the number
