Studies have shown that powered toothbrushes are more effective at removing plaque and improving gingival health when compared to manual toothbrushes. A meta analysis from the International Dentistry Journal (February, 2024) showed participants using an...
The standard guidelines for accurate blood pressure (BP) readings are as follows: Selection and use of appropriate cuff size Back is supported Feet are flat on the floor with ankles uncrossed Arm is positioned with mid-cuff at heart level Arm is supported on desk or...
When placing dental implants, time and cost beyond regular maintenance for treatment of potential complications need to be addressed. A recent study from Clinical Dentistry, (November 2024), evaluated this issue following implant treatment with a fixed restoration...
1. Tetracycline Antibiotics The tetracycline family of antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline) can cause permanent tooth discoloration in developing teeth. Expecting mothers, nursing mothers and children younger than 8 years old should avoid these antibiotics when...
Data regarding an increased risk of periodontitis in rheumatoid arthritis patients are conflicting. As these two inflammatory diseases may have mutually negative effect on the host, a connection will have implications for periodontal monitoring of these patients. In...
A recent systematic review study published in Science Direct identified the prevalence of Awake Bruxism in the general population. Although bruxism has been studied for over 50 years, it was not until 2013 and 2018 when two international consensus papers classified...
The Journal of the American Dental Association published (August, 2023), the recommendations from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) regarding patient shielding during dental radiology. The ad hoc committee of the AAOMR reviewed past...
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology confirm that periodontitis continues to be an alarming world public health problem, with nearly 62% prevalence in dentate adults as seen from...
A recent article from the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics reported on a retrospective clinical study from two orthodontic practices which evaluated the following: The percentage of patients that switched from Invisalign to fixed braces to...
A recent study from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health shows promising usage of a combination of non-opioid pain medication and adding Gabapentinas an effective method to minimize or eliminate opioids for acute dental pain.The first group of 3,300 patients that had...
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