Searches for toothaches up during COVID-19 lockdown
2021-03-04
The COVID-19 lockdown increased online searches for toothaches in Iran, according to a study published on February 15 in BMC Oral Health. Pain is seen
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DentalEZ introduces hands-free aid to help clear aerosols
2021-03-04
DentalEZ has introduced a high-volume evacuator (HVE) holder that it said will help clear microscopic droplets during aerosol-generating procedures without the need for supplemental staff.
95% of opioid prescriptions are for 5 dental procedures
2021-03-04
Dentists wrote about 2.7 million opioid prescriptions to patients during a five-year period, according to a study published on February 23 in the Journal of the
Dentist sued for keeping kids in braces for too long
2021-03-04
The state of Massachusetts is suing orthodontist Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in false claims to MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid
COVID-19 pandemic spurs stress-related dental conditions
2021-03-04
Dentists are seeing an increase in patients experiencing dental conditions associated with stress, such as teeth grinding, cracked teeth, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) symptoms,
Biolase launches periodontist community
2021-03-04
Biolase is looking to unite a community of periodontists through the newly launched Waterlase Perio Academy. The academy, which is open to all periodontists using
Garrison debuts anterior composite matrix system
2021-03-04
Garrison has debuted the Fusion anterior matrix system, a composite matrix system specifically designed for challenging anterior restorations. Garrison designed the Fusion system with input
German researchers net $2.5M to explore new dental materials
2021-03-01
A new German research foundation called InterDent will receive 2.1 million euros ($2.5 million U.S.) over the next three years to explore how dental restorations
Dentists must watch for COVID-19 vaccine’s side effects
2021-03-01
The COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental
State of U.S. oral health: 4 dental trends to watch
2021-03-01
The U.S. spent $135 billion on dental services in 2018, according to a March 2 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Researchers warn of jaw training device
2021-03-01
U.K. researchers are warning the dental community about a “face and neck toning” device called Jawzrsize, cautioning that it may produce negative effects, in a
SmileDirectClub partners with DSO National Dental
2021-02-28
SmileDirectClub said it has partnered with New York-based dental service organization (DSO) National Dental. This is the first New York-based DSO to partner with the