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Patient-reported outcome measures and clinical performance of implant-retained mandibular overdentures with stud and ball attachments: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Published: August 03, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Evidence regarding the retention system for a mandibular overdenture is important for treatment planning. However, the clinical performance of stud and ball attachments for mandibular overdenture retainers is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the clinical performance and self-reported patient outcomes of ball and stud attachments as mandibular

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Why Don’t Physicians Refer to Dentists?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Teresa DeNike. There is growing evidence in the scientific literature that oral health is linked to the well-being of the rest of the body. A link has been found between poor sleep and periodontitis, with a shocking 36% increase in patients with chronic sleep loss; sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that dentists are qualified to treat with the use of oral appliance therapy.

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Monkeypox Is Found Across All 50 States

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Monkeypox—which public health officials initially thought could be contained—has now spread to all 50 states. On August 22, Wyoming became the last state to report its first case. Eligibility for the vaccine is currently open only to those deemed high risk and individuals who have come into contact with a diagnosed case of monkeypox. More than 15,400 cases of monkeypox have been documented in the United States, although this number is thought to be much higher as many cases go unreported.

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Teeth sensitivity: Understand the causes and how to address them to build patient trust

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 12 Second. Dentin hypersensitivity or sensitive teeth is one of the most common complaints from dental patients. In fact, a 2013 survey found that 1 in 8 adults may suffer from sensitive teeth. According to the same survey, sensitive teeth is most prevalent among young adults, women and people with receding gums or who did at-home teeth whitening.

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A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE. Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. And for the most part, it is quite successful. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some implants fail. As such, clinicians are charged with detecting and addressing the signs of peri-implant disease. A conference of the American Academy of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology created diagnostic categories to properly prepare clinici

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Glass Ceramic Veneers for Success

3M

Veneers are a global trend for patients looking to improve their smile esthetics. They are a long-lasting treatment, and the patient loves the result, but they are also a challenge for the dentist. With Success Simplified, 3M proposes a simple protocol to standardize the procedure and help make the best decisions for success. Start by making the right material selection on each case, followed by the perfect preparation design, temporization, impression, cementation protocol and maintenance.

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How to Get People to Open Your Emails

Rosemont Review

There is arguably no other platform of connection that has remained resolute in its relevance quite like email. The amount of people who are not bombarded by an onslaught of new messages every day are few and far between, a reality that has most users sweeping uninteresting correspondence into an “unread” folder of mountainous proportions just to cope with the information overload.

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ONDIEM AND ADAA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Denticle

As staffing costs rise, onDiem drills down to improve bottom lines onDiem is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). This collaborative partnership will have a significant impact across the entire dental echo system. At the core of this partnership is a mutual commitment to support dental assistants in thriving in their careers by providing access to resources, continuing education, and career development opportunities.