Dental News and Technology

MARCH 18, 2022

Shah YR, Shiraguppi VL, Deosarkar BA, Shelke UR. Long-term survival and reasons for failure in direct anterior composite restorations: A systematic review. J Conserv Dent [serial online] 2021 [cited 2022 Mar 10];24:415-20. Available from: [link] Abstract This study investigated the clinical longevity of direct anterior composite restorations. Clinical studies exploring survival of anterior light-cured composite restorations with minimum of 2 years of follow-up were screened and reasons related t

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 18, 2022

A national survey of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that one in three respondents had stopped practicing regular oral hygiene during the global pandemic. Instead, daily oral hygiene regimens scattered into a range of configurations. 1 More than one in four admitted to no longer flossing, 20% noted they only brushed once a day, and 22% reported going for more than 3 days without brushing.

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Modern Family Dental

MARCH 18, 2022

Life always throws curveballs at us. Sometimes, these curveballs may come to us as dental care emergencies. Some require patience and taking a few deep breaths, and others require immediate action to save the tooth. If it’s an emergency, knowing what to do and how to find a reliable emergency dentist in Charlotte, NC , can mean the difference between losing and saving an injured tooth.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 18, 2022

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults in the US ages 30 and older have some degree of periodontal disease. 1 Smoking has long been recognized as a contributor. But vaping—which produces toxic byproducts such as formaldehyde, aluminum, manganese, lead, cobalt, and chromium—and its effects on periodontal health are not yet well understood.

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Coaches Corner

MARCH 18, 2022

When a patient asks a tough question, we need the right answer and we need it right away! On this episode of The Madow Dental Podcast, Dr. Rich gives some great answers to a couple really tough patient questions. Then it just gets totally bizarre with our mystery shopper calls. You gotta hear them! And if you have a question for “The Dental Practice Fixers,” send it to info@madow.com.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 18, 2022

Joan T. Richtsmeier, PhD, a distinguished professor at Pennsylvania State University, has received a $2.8 million grant to investigate one of the most common birth defects—mandibular disorders. The 5-year grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research. In utero impairment of the mandible’s development may have long-term consequences on important functions such as speech, eating, and breathing.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 18, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 32 Second. In our current climate, it’s easy to take for granted the attention given to making the dental practice a safe environment. Looking back, however, it becomes clear that, not long ago, far less emphasis was placed on dental safety. In contrast with other healthcare settings such as hospitals, safety in dentistry was historically considered a secondary priority.

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