Dental trauma requires prompt treatment to save teeth, yet 20% of emergency department (ED) physicians are not confident treating dental emergencies in children, according to

Creating 3D-printed models of fractured mandibles may reduce time spent in the operating room (OR), according to a new study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

When you are considering extracting an impacted third molar, on what information do you base your decision? The findings of a new study might help

Orthopedic device firm Stryker and 3D printing company 3D Systems have inked an exclusive distribution agreement for virtual surgical planning (VSP) and anatomical models for

A lower dose of buffered lidocaine may be more effective than a higher but nonbuffered dose of the local anesthetic, according to new research presented

In patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), what is the best treatment to prevent a relapse? While a so-called drug holiday is often

What qualities make a smile successful? Researchers of a new study explored how mouth angle, smile extent, timing, and number of teeth shown can change

Deep sedation may not be needed for third molar extractions and other invasive procedures, according to a new study. After testing various concentrations of midazolam

A 17-year-old Florida boy sustained brain damage and underwent cardiopulmonary arrest during the administration of anesthesia for surgery to remove his third molars, according to

CAD/CAM technology has evolved for use in the dental field since its emergence in the mid-1940s for engineering and design purposes. In dentistry, CAD/CAM technology

A new white paper urges surgical management of third molars that are diseased or at high risk of disease. The white paper from the American