November 19, 2024 Edition
In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, staying up-to-date is essential. That's why the team at ROE Dental Lab has compiled the most significant dental news stories each week, saving you valuable chair-side time.
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1. A man's brain started bleeding after a dentist appointment
A routine dental extraction took a terrifying turn when a 60-something man experienced dizzying vision changes and vomiting, leading to the discovery of a brain bleed that revealed an underlying rare genetic condition.
2. U.S. hygienists reject ADA resolutions allowing non-licensed practitioners, including foreign-trained dentists, to perform services
Dental hygienists nationwide are protesting new ADA resolutions that would allow unlicensed practitioners to perform their duties—but what's really at stake?
3.?Kiss and Tell: Variations of Normal and Pathology of the Lips
From Fordyce spots to potentially cancerous lesions, the lips can reveal crucial health information during dental exams, making thorough evaluation and documentation of labial variations essential for early detection and proper patient care.
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4. Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapy for Periodontal Disease Treatment
A groundbreaking pilot study suggests Metformin, typically used for diabetes management, could revolutionize periodontal disease treatment by effectively managing inflammation and improving healing outcomes, even in non-diabetic patients.
5.?Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?
A drug discovered in Easter Island's soil could revolutionize dental medicine, as new research shows rapamycin's potential to regenerate bone, fight oral cancer, and possibly turn back the clock on gum disease.
A unique small bruxism device increases patient compliance by protecting dentition
The miniComfort? offers a novel approach to treating bruxism with its 100% soft, anterior-only design that disrupts grinding patterns while increasing patient compliance through comfort. Unlike traditional guards, this small device provides protection without creating new grinding surfaces, allowing patients to use it as a biofeedback tool to recognize and reduce harmful clenching habits.
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