Boy has 500 teeth removed from jaw growth
2019-07-31
A 7-year-old boy in India had more than 500 teeth pulled from a tumor-like growth along his lower right jaw, according to a July 31
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Study supports clear aligners for orthognathic surgery patients
2019-07-31
Patients needing orthognathic surgery generally have orthodontic treatment before and after. Researchers wondered if clear-aligner therapy was a valid option for patients who need this
Study confirms long-term perio treatment works
2019-07-30
The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a
Study: General dentists less likely to refer to orthodontist
2019-07-30
Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an
Dentists find high mercury levels when removing amalgam
2019-07-29
Mercury exposure during amalgam removal procedures may be seven times higher than the limits recommended by some occupational safety organizations, a new study has found.
Mo. limits dentist opioid prescriptions for acute pain
2019-07-29
A new Missouri law limits the amount of opioid tablets dentists can prescribe for acute pain. The law, signed by Gov. Mike Parson on July
Align Technology posts increased Q2 revenues, shipments
2019-07-28
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019. For the quarter (end-June 30), the company
Week in Review: Talking with patients about opioids | Pediatric workforce | Collections
2019-07-26
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Talking with patients about opioids and pain management is important, but it can be a difficult topic for many dentists. Experts from
Study finds dental visits decline with age
2019-07-25
The number of dental visits decline as people age and dramatically drop after age 80, according to a new study. The researchers worry that the
JADA: Sealed primary molars less likely to develop caries
2019-07-25
Sealed primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries in a new study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American
New product: SmileDirectClub debuts nighttime aligners
2019-07-24
SmileDirectClub has launched aligners to straighten teeth during sleep. The new Nighttime Clear Aligners are for patients age 12 and older with mild crowding and
U.S. overdose deaths drop for 1st time in 30 years
2019-07-24
The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped for the first time since 1990, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for
