Va. dentist sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions
2019-10-02
A Virginia dentist has been sentenced for an illegal opioid prescription writing scheme, according to a news report posted on October 2 by 13News Now
dental specialties
The facts about dental cavitations
2019-10-01
“Cavitation” is a term that is used to describe a dental problem in the jawbone. The general definition of a cavitation is an empty space
FDA meeting to focus on safety of dental amalgam, implants
2019-10-01
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a public meeting in November to discuss ongoing efforts to evaluate dental amalgam and metal-containing implants
Neocis gets FDA clearance for robotic dental drill
2019-09-29
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to dental implant surgery company Neocis for use of its Yomi robotic surgery device
Week in Review: Appealing denied claims | Cybersecurity | Anesthesia safety
2019-09-27
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Appeals to denied claims are usually about clinical facts, not administrative errors, writes Dr. James Anderson of eAssist. Denials often occur because the
Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
2019-09-26
Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having a skilled staff, according to a
Study: Electric-activated method whitens teeth faster
2019-09-26
Using an electrokinetic flow method to whiten teeth offers a faster, equally effective alternative to other available light-diffusing treatments, according to a study published September
Patient death after root canal investigated in Wash.
2019-09-25
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating the death of a woman who died after undergoing a root canal at an endodontic practice in
Readiness to serve includes dental fitness, good oral health
2019-09-25
U.S. service members need to stay fit and ready for the fight at any time and at any place, and a big part of that
ADA Seeks Comments on Recognizing Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine as Specialties
2019-09-24
The ADA’s National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards is inviting public comment on two applications for specialty recognition requesting that orofacial
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
2019-09-24
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having
Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why
2019-09-22
Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient’s unique dental problems play the largest role in