The causes of root sensitivity

2017-06-20

A male patient scheduled a consultation with me through Skype. His question was, “Why do I have tooth-root sensitivity?” He told me he had sensitivity

U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board

2017-06-20

A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court’s decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board

Can early-life family income influence lifelong dental pain?

2017-06-18

Lower socioeconomic status is known to negatively affect various health outcomes, but scant information is available on its relationship to dental pain. To learn more,

Week in Review: DSO customer service; EPA reinstates amalgam rule; and nerve injury legal case

2017-06-15

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Patients appear dissatisfied with the dental service/support organization (DSO) experience, according to the results from a new survey. Those who received services

Second Opinion: Outpatient detoxification for opioid-addicted patients

2017-06-14

Opioid abuse has risen significantly for the past several years. This is mainly because such drugs seemed so easy to prescribe. In fact, opioid prescribing

Which instruments are best for reducing post-endo pain?

2017-06-13

Do rotary or reciprocating instruments produce less pain for patients after endodontic treatment? The results of previous research have not produced a clear winner. Therefore,

Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity

2017-06-12

With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort.

Legal Cases: Claimed nerve injury and trismus after mandibular block

2017-06-11

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The

FDA releases new consumer update on braces

2017-06-11

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new consumer update on orthodontics. The update addresses common questions that patients ask about braces

Are nonnarcotic analgesics effective for post-op endo pain?

2017-06-07

Some patients and dental practitioners favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but studies on their effectiveness for

What motivates you to save your life?

2017-06-06

What motivates you to save your life? I am baffled. Just recently, I was reminded of a patient from several decades ago. His particular circumstances

U.S. curing light manufacturer acquired by German company

2017-06-05

U.S. dental curing light manufacturer LED Engin has been acquired by German lighting company Osram. San Jose, CA-based LED Engin will be integrated into the