Efficacy of adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review
Conclusions: Different adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis have different impact in terms of PD and BoP reductions. Improved PD reductions result after the use of systemic antimicrobials, and to a lesser extent, after the use of local antimicrobials.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 9, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
ConclusionThe present study concluded that using a Diode laser 810 nm aided in a more rapid recovery from loss of taste dysfunction.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 8, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Crohn's disease patients left in agony by over-cautious doctors
Charlotte Hartill, a dental nurse from Plymouth, pictured, suffered dramatic weight loss and incredible pain due to her Crohn's disease and thinks surgeons could have treated her sooner.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I'm a dentist... these are the worst four foods to eat while celebrating King Charles' Coronation
Do you know what British coronation cuisine could cause tooth decay? Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist of orthodontics chain Impress, share the foods that could cause dental disasters.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

MouthWatch Intraoral Imaging and Teledentistry Solutions Now Available Through BEST for Dentistry Group Buying Program
 Metuchen, NJ  – May 3, 2023 – recognized as a dental industry leader in teledentistry and intraoral cameras, and BEST for Dentistry ( “BEST”), a group purchasing and services organization supporting independent dentists, have partnered to provide BEST members with access to the MouthWatch portfolio of products and services.“We are excited to partner with MouthWatch,” said Walt Gramley, BEST Partner& COO. “The company’s commitment to innovative solutions that improve communication between dentists and patients and enhance the delivery of care is con...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 5, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Impact of dental bullying on bruxism associated with poor sleep quality among adolescents - Bolsson GB, Knorst JK, Menegazzo GR, Ardenghi TM.
This study aimed to investigate the impact of school bullying and oral health-related verbal bullying on the occurrence of bruxism associated with poor sleep quality among adolescents. This cross-sectional study was nested in a cohort study performed with ...
Source: SafetyLit - May 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

‘Lost’ microbial genes found in dental plaque of ancient humans
About 19,000 years ago, a woman died in northern Spain. Her body was deliberately buried with pieces of the natural pigment ochre and placed behind a block of limestone in a cave known as El Mirón. When her ochre-dyed bones were unearthed in 2010, archaeologists dubbed her the Red Lady. The careful treatment of her body provided scientists with insights into how people from the time buried their dead. Now, thanks to the poor oral hygiene of that period, her teeth are helping illuminate a vanished world of bacteria and their chemical creations. From dental calculus, the rock-hard plaque that accumulates on teeth, ...
Source: ScienceNOW - May 4, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

Hundreds forced to stand in line from 4am for place on NHS dentist list
More than 300 people stood in line outside Smile Dental Care in Kings Lynn on Tuesday following an announcement on its website saying: 'We will be taking on new NHS patients from 2nd May.'
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Liberia: Scarce Resources Hurting LMDC Operations - Liberia - Scarce Resources Hurting Lmdc Operations
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Chairperson of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews is appealing to the national government for increased budgetary support and an enabling environment to help make the health sector more vibrant.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 4, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news

High prevalence rates of burnout and emotional exhaustion among the dental profession
ConclusionsThere is a considerable prevalence of burnout syndrome among dentists, particularly with regard to emotional exhaustion. The review ' s results have important implications for dental practices as it highlights the need for interventions to mitigate the risk of burnout syndrome in dentistry.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Long in the tooth: UCLA –Japan dentistry exchange program marks three decades
For 30 years, students and faculty from theUCLA School of Dentistry have made regular journeys across the Pacific to Meikai University, just outside Tokyo, and Asahi University, about 75 miles northeast of Kyoto, to share and absorb the latest in dental techniques and technology — and get a taste of the local culture — with their Japanese counterparts.The unique exchange program, which also brings members of both Japanese universities to the Westwood campus each year, had its genesis in a moment of tragedy — and of healing. On April 29, 1992, Henry Takei, a professor of periodontics and UCLA, and Susumu Miyata, chair...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - May 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

DEXIS Announces Clearance of Artificial Intelligence Findings on 2D Radiographs
April 20, 2023The company received FDA clearance for its DTX Studio Clinic, which can identify 6 types of pathological dental findings on periapical and bitewing intraoral images.DEXIS has announced its DTX Studio ™ Clinic has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for artificial intelligence (AI) findings on 2D intraoral x-ray images. DTX Studio Clinic now offers 6 types of pathological dental findings on periapical and bitewing intraoral images and is fully integrated into a practice’s imaging software, according to a press release from DEXIS.DTX Studio Clinic is designed to screen dental radiograph...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Lyon College Projects $94M Economic Impact From LR Dental, Veterinary Schools
There will be 130 people directly employed as a result of the new schools and nearly 200 supported jobs created.
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - May 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Kris Volcheck charts path to providing dental care to the Valley's unhoused
Once he started his dental practice, Dr. Kris Volcheck realized he hated being a dentist. So he went to volunteer to help the homeless. Along the way, here's what he did.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - May 2, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Angela Gonzales Source Type: news

Liberia: 'Give us Tools and Enabling Environment to Make Liberia's Health Sector Better' - Lmdc Newly Inducted Chairperson Urged Government
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Dr. Benetta C. Andrews, the Chairperson of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), is calling on the government to provide a conducive environment to effectively watch over the country's health sector.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 2, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news

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