Ask The Dentist
JUNE 15, 2021
An issue that causes a great deal of confusion is whether or not patients need to premedicate before a dental procedure. While your physician may recommend one thing, your dentist might say another, and as a patient, this can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. In today’s episode, Dr. B sheds light on this topic and talks about why you don’t need to premedicate if you have a prosthetic joint.
Dental News and Technology
JUNE 15, 2021
International Journal of Implant Dentistry Published: 27 May 2021 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 7 , Article number: 52 ( 2021 ) Abstract Background Dental implants are a common restorative method used to replace missing teeth. Implant placement techniques guided by three-dimensional imaging and navigation are becoming more widely available.
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Off the Cusp
JUNE 15, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Like a painter who prefers to use a certain brush, or even an IT professional who favors an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, dental hygienists also have a lot to say about the tools they use, which is why more practices are rethinking the way they equip staff. According to recent surveys, more dental hygienists are interested in being able to select and, in some cases, purchase their own equipment.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JUNE 15, 2021
Upon review of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard, which was released on June 10, the American Dental Association asserts that the guideline has little effect on the practice of dentistry. The 900-page document is designed to provide protections for healthcare workers from COVID-19. The rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections among dentists and dental hygienists has been lower than other healthcare professionals, and dental practices were quick to impleme
3M
JUNE 15, 2021
The post To Post or Not to Post? Deciding How to Restore a Root-canal Treated Tooth appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JUNE 15, 2021
University of Michigan School of Dentistry scientists have identified a mechanism by which head and neck cancer cells subvert adjacent normal tissue, allowing small clusters of cancer cells to burrow beneath the healthy tissue, according to Michigan News. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine , could lead to new therapeutics that target proteins in cancer cells that regulate DMBT1, a gene that is silenced during oral cancer.
Perfect White Smile
JUNE 15, 2021
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the dental office, or if you have avoided the dentist due to dental anxieties, you are not alone. When it comes to making that appointment, it can be helpful for patients to know what to expect when they arrive. Don’t let routine cleanings and examinations with the dentist scare you—this preventative step towards good oral health and wellness is necessary to reduce the risk of problems such as periodontal disease and tooth decay.
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Planet DDS
JUNE 15, 2021
One of the top reasons dental practices are reluctant to switch imaging software (or any software) is their fear of the conversion process. A lot of people get nervous imagining what could go wrong and how cumbersome the process could be. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of unknowns. How much experience does this company have converting from my current system?
Central Ohio Periodontics
JUNE 15, 2021
This is the second of a five-part newsletter series that discusses etiology, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of peri-implant disease. A direct relationship exists between peri-implant diseases and bacterial plaque resulting in an inflammatory response that leads to a complex host response causing tissue damage. The inflammatory cells secrete cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases that cause both connective tissue and bone breakdown.
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