NICE Should Change Antibiotic Guidelines for Dental Patients, Study Shows
New research has revealed the impact a change in US guidelines had on the prescribing of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) to prevent a life-threatening heart condition … more
Dental Procedure
Removing Symptom-Free Wisdom Teeth Isn’t Always Necessary
Although removal of wisdom teeth is very common, there are no studies that show a benefit to taking them out when they are not causing … more
Dentists’ Access to Anesthesia Is Being Examined in Texas After Multiple Concerned Reports
The Anesthesia Committee with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is meeting Friday afternoon to discuss possible changes when it comes to the permitting … more
Keys to Predictable Socket Grafting – Part 1
To satisfy the ideal goals of implant dentistry in a predictable manner, hard and soft tissues should present in ideal volumes and quality. The alveolar process is affected … more
Syringe cover takes the fear out of pediatric local anesthesia
By Rob Goszkowski – Dr.Bicuspid.com April 21, 2011 — Getting children to sit through a dental procedure is a challenge most practitioners inevitably face. The … more
Go green, save mold…. Most patients don’t need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis
American Heart Association scientific statement DALLAS, April 20 – Taking a precautionary antibiotic before a trip to the dentist isn’t necessary for most people, and … more