DrBicuspid (9/9) reported that a clinical trial published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery found that listening to music during wisdom tooth surgery reduces anxiety effectively, offering a nonpharmacologic alternative to medication like diazepam. The study, involving 30 patients at an Iranian dental school, showed lower anxiety scores Read more
DrBicuspid (8/2, Busch) reported that a study published in Dental Traumatology found significant deterioration in the fit of custom-made ethylene vinyl acetate mouthguards after one year of athletic use. Conducted by Dr. Tomoya Gonda and colleagues from the University of Osaka Graduate School of Dentistry, the study revealed a 48% increase in fit-checking material Read more
DrBicuspid (6/29, Anderson) reported that a study published in the Journal of the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck found women with less-healthy diets may have an increased risk of oral cavity cancer (OCC), even without tobacco or alcohol use. The research, led by Dr. Brittany Barber from the University of Read more
DrBicuspid (6/10) reported that a study published in the International Dental Journal found that crown lengthening before crown placement enhances the long-term survival of structurally compromised teeth. Conducted by Ahmad Alhabashi and colleagues at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, the study reviewed 179 teeth from 81 adults treated at Dubai Dental Hospital between 2011 Read more
DrBicuspid (6/9) reported that a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that adults with depression are less likely to visit the dentist compared to those without depression. The research, led by Dr. Rolla Mira from King’s College London, utilized data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Read more
The Daily Express (UK) (6/4, Nuttall) reported that Dr. Bhavika Parekh from Smile n Shine highlighted the increasing incidence of bruxism, a stress-related condition causing worn-down teeth, cracked enamel, and aching jaws. This involuntary grinding or clenching, often occurring during sleep, is being observed more in both adults and children, particularly during stressful Read more
Dental Tribune International (6/3) reported that researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that reduces oral microbes associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Led by Dr. Henry Daniell, the gum contains a protein from lablab beans and an antimicrobial Read more
DrBicuspid (6/3) reported that a study published in the Journal of Dentistry found regular flossing is associated with a nearly 30% reduction in all-cause mortality risk. The study, led by Dr. Kai-yan Wang from The Fourth Military Medical University, analyzed data from 10,609 patients and identified an inverse dose-response relationship between flossing frequency Read more
The Academy of General Dentistry (5/26) shared that a study in General Dentistry explored the use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) to manage dental anxiety in children. Two pediatric patients with severe dental anxiety showed significant improvements in behavior and reduced stress levels during dental procedures when AAT was used. The therapy involved Read more
DrBicuspid (4/17) reported that Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, discussed the complexities involved in valuing ownership interests in dental practices, particularly when partners have unequal production levels. Bryen emphasized that the value of a practice at 100% is not directly divisible among partners, especially when one partner contributes more to the practice’s Read more