Man diagnosed with rare post-traumatic jaw aseptic necrosis
2022-06-13
Imaging aided in the diagnosis of an unusual case of aseptic necrosis of the ramus lower jaw, which developed in a man who experienced midface
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Surgery-free way to remove 3rd molars may be coming
2022-06-13
In the future, surgery may no longer be needed to manage wisdom teeth. A 3D-guided microwave ablation procedure removed third-molar tooth buds in pigs in
Robotic implant surgery prototype shows promise in study
2022-06-08
In a first-of-its kind study, an image-guided prototype robotic system for dental implant surgery proved more accurate than a computer-assisted dynamic navigation system for positioning
Hypertension and tooth loss: Which one is the cause?
2022-06-08
The relationship between tooth loss and hypertension may be bidirectional, according to a study published June 2 in the Journal of Dentistry. Because of a
Documentary to be made about historic Baby Tooth Survey
2022-06-07
A documentary is being made about the Baby Tooth Survey in St. Louis, a famous study from the 1950s that used donated deciduous teeth to
Kidney function tied to higher blood fluoride in U.S. teens
2022-06-07
Fluoride levels were higher in the blood of U.S. adolescents with lower renal function, according to a study published June 7 in Environmental Research. The
Why dentists should look for numb chin syndrome
2022-06-06
Numb chin syndrome (NCS) is a rare sensory neuropathy of the mental nerve. Because oral healthcare professionals are often the first to encounter patients with
The evolutionary significance of a kiss
2022-06-05
Have you ever wondered what’s in a kiss? Research suggests that kissing may have broader evolutionary significance than social and romantic implications. The article was
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Why dentists should look for numb chin syndrome
2022-06-01
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, A patient may visit with symptoms at first appearing innocent in nature, like numbness, paresthesia, and pain. But when
3D printers: Save or splurge?
2022-06-01
3D printing is becoming a staple of modern dentistry, and the technology is a big investment for practices. A study published May 26 in BDJ
ADA praises deployment of new fluoridation technology
2022-06-01
The American Dental Association (ADA) highlighted initiatives in several states to deploy new water fluoridation systems, according to a news article on the organization’s website.
Man develops rare abscess in chewing muscle after extraction
2022-05-31
Imaging aided in the diagnosis of a 26-year-old man’s very unusual infratemporal fossa abscess that developed in the lateral pterygoid, a masticatory muscle, following wisdom