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...
A collaborative study between the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene, looking at the work status of practicing dental hygienists before and during the pandemic....
The most common dental implant prosthetic complication is abutment-screw loosening. Studies show the majority of abutment screw loosening occurs in the single implant crown in the maxillary and mandibular molar regions. Loose abutment screws can lead to complications...
The American Dental Association and the American Dental Hygienists Association collaborated on a web-based survey of 4774 US dental hygienists to study the effects of COVID-19. The 30-question survey was conducted in September-October 2020. The purpose was to estimate...
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for its first antibody test that doesn’t use blood samples but rather uses mouth swabs. This saliva-based COVID-19 antibody test, called CovAb, has been developed by Diabetomics. This rapid diagnostic test can be...
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is a minimally invasive periodontal surgical protocol using the Nd:YAG laser. Multiple reports have shown both favorable clinical and radiographic improvement in the advanced periodontal sites. Histological studies have...
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation is the use of low-level lasers to treat wounds, soft tissue injuries, and pain management. This is a form of light therapy that uses nonionizing forms of laser or light emitting diodes at levels of less than 500...
Fixed orthodontic appliances have been the traditional treatment method in orthodontic treatment. The placement of brackets, bands, and wires can lead to difficulties in proper oral hygiene, which can result in plaque-induced gingival inflammation and enamel...
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHNES) reported the most recent statistics on the prevalence of adult periodontal disease in the United States from 2009-2014. Data were collected from over 10,000 U.S. adults over the age of 30. The mean age was...
