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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Cotton Product for Dental Procedures

Dentistry Today

My design would remain securely in place during dental examinations, cleanings, or various procedures.” ” The patent-pending invention provides an improved cotton product to retract the cheek or tongue from the teeth during various dental procedures. As a result, it increases comfort and efficiency.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures for patients at high risk of infective endocarditis - A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. to 0.58; P = 0.0001).

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Comparative analysis of dental procedure mix in public and private dental benefits programs

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: There is little published research on whether public and private dental benefits plans affect the types of oral health care procedures patients receive. To compare procedure mix with beneficiaries who had private dental benefits, the authors used claims data from the 2018 IBM MarketScan dental database.

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Antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update of antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures in people at risk or at high risk of bacterial endocarditis included one case-controlled study. The post Antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Quality appraisal of antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures: a systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: July 24, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Objective : To assess the quality of clinical practice guidelines for the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis in indicated dental procedures. Study design : We searched on Medline/OVID, CINAHL/EBSCO, EMBASE from January 2011 to January 2022.

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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth

North Suburban Endodontics

Buxton's dentist rescued the tooth with a dental procedure that's been around for over a century—a root canal treatment. During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. Fortunately, he didn't lose it.

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Comments Sought on Suggested Changes to Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association Enhanced Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Task Force is requesting input from all members of the dental community regarding the introduction of new dental procedure code modifiers. The Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature has not undergone a significant update since 1969.