Biolase expands board of directors
2021-08-16
Biolase has added three new members to its board of directors, including the current executive director of the ADA. Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, who is retiring from
dental specialties
New paper highlights steps to change TMD treatment
2021-08-16
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) have recommended overhauling temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. An August 13 article published in Oral Surgery, Oral
Surgeons treat woman’s severe post-traumatic condylar resorption
2021-08-15
A woman was treated successfully for severe facial skeletal deformities caused by the condylar resorption of her temporomandibular joint, which stemmed from childhood trauma. The
Week in Review: Syndrome leads to unneeded procedures | High-paying dental jobs | New video series
2021-08-13
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Phantom bite syndrome is a psychosomatic condition in which patients are preoccupied with dental occlusion. Our top story of the week detailed
Dental Dose: Carbocaine’s greatest strength is also its biggest weakness
2021-08-12
Dental Dose is a twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and
Are you using throat packs? It may be time to reconsider
2021-08-12
Throat packs may not effectively prevent patients from ingesting blood during oral surgery or improve postprocedure nausea and vomiting, according to results from a randomized
Biolase reports revenue growth for Q2
2021-08-12
Biolase has reported revenue growth for its second quarter of the fiscal year (end-June 30, 2021). The company said its net revenue was $9.1 million, a
Dry mouth, altered taste, and lesions point to COVID-19
2021-08-11
More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the
Case report: Split wedge overcomes restoration challenges
2021-08-11
A 70-year-old man presented with a failing direct composite on tooth #20 with recurrent caries on the gingival margin. This tooth also presented as a
U.S. Oral Surgery Management lands new partner in La.
2021-08-10
Management services firm U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with Oral and Facial Surgery Center, which has locations in two Louisiana cities, Opelousas and Lafayette.
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
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