Oral surgery 27 March 2023
ABOMS administered oral certifying examination to over 400 candidates in 2023
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examined a total of 410 candidates, marking the second largest administration in ABOMS history.
Oral surgery 27 March 2023
Does modifying the consent process reduce anxiety during third molar operations?
Third molar surgery is one of the most commonly performed operations, usually associated with high anxiety. The purpose of this study was to determine if patients' anxiety would reduce if consent was...
The study published in the Journal of Endodontics, conducted by Gorni et al, investigated the prognostic factors and outcome, after 14 years, of elements perforated and treated with MTA.
Restorative dentistry 25 March 2023
Video: Dr. Amanda Seay, author of “SEE – Art Esthetics Dental Photography”
Discover your inner artist
In this interview, Dr. Amanda Seay talked about her career as a dentist and her book, “SEE – Art Esthetics Dental Photography.”
Dr. Elaine Halley, clinical director for the Pain Free Dental Group in Scotland, talked about her background and her book, “Smile Analysis.” When she was studying biology as an undergraduate, she...
Editorials 24 March 2023
Peter Lynch is one of America's top investors with a background in mutual fund management. He is famous for his frank language and his strong opinions, such as the one about the uselessness of...
Implantology 24 March 2023
By André Zétola and Isabela Zago Zétola
The aim of this case report was to share results of a clinician installing metal-free implant associated with simultaneous GBR in anterior upper jaw. ...
The new module combines an implantology motor and piezo surgery in one device. This means the Implantmed can be combined with the Piezomed module and used to cover surgical applications that change...
By University of Florida College of Dentistry News
A special issue of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, published in February 2023, brings together research and insights from experts in behavioral and social factors that influence oral...
Prosthodontics 23 March 2023
Video: Dr. Nick Fahey, author of “Guided Surgery: Making Implant Placement Simpler”
Dentistry is a hard and rewarding career, Fahey added. “With technology and the things available to us, it’s an incredibly interesting career option,” he said.
By UCSF Dentistry News
The UCSF School of Dentistry earned 72 awards and led all other dental institutions by accumulating more than $24 million in funding. The amount surpasses last year’s total of $22 million.
Nason previously served as chief experience and transformation officer for Healthways. He also led member experience and strategic innovation at Humana and was Xavier University’s chief innovation...
In a review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry in March 2022, the authors reviewed recent studies that had investigated the direct causal mechanisms by which the oral microbiota contributes to the...
Frédérik Marcil, founder and CEO of Kube Innovation, talked about his background as a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace industry. He went from...
By Lorenzo Breschi and Annamaria Forte
In the last decade, researchers have been focused on improving the mechanical properties and bonding performances of resin-based dental adhesives, leading to the introduction of new adhesive...
USA 04 May 2023
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex May 4-6
This year, IDEAS is focusing on wellness. As dental professionals, you help others every day. To be at your best, you need to take care of yourself. Each day of IDEAS23 offers sessions to help you be...
iCoreRx, in combination with its powerful add-on feature to electronically prescribe controlled substances, boasts more than 40 endorsement agreements by state dental and medical associations.
By Anita M. Mark
Several factors put you at risk of developing head or neck cancer. Some risks you cannot control, like age and sex. These cancers are more common after the age of 35 years and are twice as likely to...
USA 25 April 2023
April 25-26, Melville, New York
All sessions will be held in the Hilton Hotel, to include full and half-day scientific programs and table clinics with over 140 exhibitions displaying the latest in technology, equipment, supplies...
Oral surgery 21 March 2023
Video: Dr. Angelo Cardarelli, author of “Piezoelectric Surgery of Impacted Teeth”
Prof. Cardarelli said he wanted to write the book because during his daily work, he focuses on the extraction of impacted teeth. “Is it possible to reduce how invasive the procedure is?” he...