Elephant gets root canal to alleviate tusk ache
2020-03-19
An elephant in India has undergone a root canal to relieve pain from a longtime tusk injury. The elephant had 0.5 kg (about 1.1 lb)
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Australia reports worse dental health in 2020
2020-03-18
The percentage of Australian adults with periodontal disease and untreated caries is on the rise, according to a new report by the Australian Dental Association.
AAO cancels annual meeting due to COVID-19
2020-03-17
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled its annual meeting, scheduled for May 1-4 in Atlanta, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Registered attendees will
Dentist pleads guilty to diverting oxycodone for own use
2020-03-17
A dentist in Wisconsin has admitted to writing a prescription for oxycodone to his dental hygienist and then having her divert the painkillers to him
You’ll never believe the dental items left behind in an Uber
2020-03-17
What do Swarovski binoculars, a hard-boiled egg, a lanyard that reads “virginity rocks,” a skin-colored retainer, a cooler full of breast milk, and a gold
An idea to improve the dental implant replacement process for all
2020-03-16
Has your office compressor or washing machine ever suddenly stopped working? So, you find yourself in front of the machine, flashlight in hand, trying to
Combination ibuprofen + acetaminophen effective for dental pain management
2020-03-15
Combination analgesic products have been the mainstay of the treatment of moderate to severe dental pain for many years. Formulations containing an opioid analgesic, such
Oral Reconstruction Foundation postpones 2020 meeting
2020-03-15
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation has postponed its 2020 symposium in New York City to 2021. In light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the foundation
Week in Review: Giant salivary stone removed from jaw | SmileDirectClub, Walmart team up again | The right benefits for your team
2020-03-13
Dear DrBicuspid Member, There is no question that the biggest news of the week has been the impact that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had
Simple method used to pull NiTi rotary file stuck in man’s tooth
2020-03-12
Clinicians successfully removed a 16-mm fragment of a nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instrument that became stuck in a man’s tooth during a root canal by using
Indian dentist pulls 1.53-inch tooth, breaking world record
2020-03-12
A dentist in India pulled a tooth that measured 1.53 inches, which is expected to be declared as the longest one in the world, from
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Ibuprofen + acetaminophen effective for dental pain management
2020-03-11
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, The opioid crisis has changed how dental and medical professionals treat pain. With that in mind, we are so
