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]]>Guest Blog Post by Allison Stevens
Senior Writer and Editor
FrameWorks Institute
Advocates are working to build public and political support for oral health as the national debate over health and health care continues. But they face a major challenge: Most people don’t understand what oral health is, why it’s important, or how to support it across society.
The connection between the health of the mouth and the health of the body is often missed when the public thinks about oral health. People also think of solutions on an individual level—as brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. They don’t see systemic causes of good oral health—like access to fluoridated water, nutritious food, and safe and affordable dental care—or the systemic solutions needed to ensure it is available to all.
These are some of the findings of research into public perceptions of oral health conducted by the FrameWorks Institute, a nonprofit think tank in Washington, DC, that aims to expand the nonprofit sector’s communications capacity. FrameWorks recently released a new toolkit to help advocates broaden the public’s understanding of oral health. The toolkit summarizes research and recommendations and models how to apply them to messaging and communications, such as blog and social media posts, legislative testimony, infographics, and more.
Recommendations include:
The toolkit was produced in partnership with Oral Health 2020, a network dedicated to improving oral health for all people, and sponsored by the DentaQuest Foundation. It is part of a comprehensive suite of research and resources exploring how the public thinks about oral health, how it is framed in the news media and in the advocacy field, and how communicators can reframe it to build public support for solutions.
Learn more about reframing oral health on FrameWorks’ website, join our mailing list, and follow us on Twitter at @FrameWorksInst.
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]]>February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and this year the Campaign for Dental Health joins the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Oral Health in presenting an advocacy toolkit for pediatricians and health professionals serving children.
The Oral Health Advocacy Toolkit was designed to help busy professionals improve oral health access by advocating for kids’ oral health in their practices, communities, and at the state and federal levels. Each Area of Focus includes a suggested action, and suggestions for social and traditional media are provided.
To get started, join us on at 3:00 pm CST on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 for Adding Oral Health to Your Advocacy Agenda, a one-hour webinar. Participants will learn the general landscape of oral health advocacy from the Children’s Dental Health Project; hear from a pediatrician, pediatric resident, and dentist who are experienced oral health advocates; and get an update from AAP Federal Affairs staff. Participants will be able to:
Follow this link to register.
Be sure to visit the Campaign for Dental Health Share page to download and share memes from 2016 and 2017 National Children’s Dental Health Month celebrations!
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]]>This week marks the 73rd anniversary of when Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first city in the world to fluoridate its public water system.
Once the city commission approved the decision to fluoridate, the decay trends of Grand Rapids children were assessed under a study that was originally sponsored by the U.S. Surgeon General. Over the course of this 15-year study, researchers examined the rate of tooth decay among the nearly 30,000 school children in Grand Rapids. Incredibly, researchers discovered that after only 11 years, the decay rate for children born after fluoridation began fell by more than 60 percent. This finding was strengthened by the fact that thousands of kids had been part of this study.
A May 1957 article in the American Journal of Public Health, a peer-reviewed journal, examined the decay reductions in Grand Rapids and concluded:
“On the basis of these results and the data collected in previous reports, one can conclude that fluoridation of public water supplies will effectively reduce the dental [decay] experience of those persons exposed to its effect continuously from birth onward.”
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]]>More good news arrived this week in the form of a new study on the most recent estimates of sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption in the United States. Rates among children and adults declined between 2003 and 2014, according to data collected in those years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
This follows on the heels of new estimates of the positive health effects of providing water dispersers in schools. A pilot study released in 2016 found that providing free, easily accessible water to elementary school students resulted in reductions in weight. Using a model to project the health and economic effects of expanding that program to the entire nation, researchers estimate large reductions in childhood obesity and savings in the medical and social costs that result from it. As many as one half million youth would benefit and as much as $13 billion saved. Those are some significant figures!
Obesity is one of the primary risk factors for Type 2 diabetes among children, a disease that is also increasing rapidly, especially among racial and ethnic minorities. Tooth decay also disproportionately affects children from families with low incomes and minorities. Replacing sugary drinks with water – particularly water with fluoride – is more than a simple option: it is as close as we come to a silver bullet. These studies, and more, demonstrate that childhood obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay are positively impacted by replacing SSBs with water.
Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, safe drinking water has emerged as an issue in communities across the country. Safe drinking water for all is at once a social, environmental, and health justice issue. The Campaign for Dental Health promotes community water fluoridation and – by extension – safe drinking water and disease prevention of all types for children and communities everywhere.
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]]>Guest Blog Post by Yasmi O. Crystal DMD, MSc, FAAPD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
NYU College of Dentistry
When very young children or children with special needs have cavities, placing fillings in their teeth can be a challenge for all involved. These children often need to be sedated or put to sleep with general anesthesia, which increases both the risk and the cost of the treatment. But now there is a new alternative: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). SDF is a clear antimicrobial liquid that is painlessly “painted” on the cavities. As the silver compound kills the cavity-causing bacteria, and the fluoride hardens the remaining tooth, SDF temporarily stops the cavities from growing. (This is referred to as “caries arrest”.) This therapy is safe, affordable, and reduces trauma and risk.
SDF was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 for the treatment of sensitive teeth in adults. Worldwide, studies now show the efficacy and safety of SDF for caries arrest in children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has recently published the Policy on the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Pediatric Dental Patients as part of a comprehensive program for the management and treatment of tooth decay in children.
SDF is not without some drawbacks. Cavities treated with SDF turn permanently dark and, depending on the location of the treated tooth, this can be visible. (As children get older and circumstances change, these teeth can be given traditional fillings to improve esthetics or to address issues such as food becoming trapped.) Children with silver allergies, and those with cavities that reach the nerve, are not good candidates for this therapy. Since about 20-30% of cavities do not respond to a single application, children treated with SDF need to be periodically monitored. To have a sustained effect, SDF needs to be applied at least twice a year.
The Campaign for Dental Health advocates for prevention in all forms, whether it be community water fluoridation, fluoride varnish in the pediatric office, or school-based sealant programs. The adoption of an SDF policy by the AAPD to help reduce the severity of existing disease, especially for kids who need it most, is a welcome step towards reducing the incidence of dental caries in young children.
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]]>In these polarized times, it is all too easy to rush to defend our biases and to do so fiercely, leaving no room for reasoned discussion. That is one of the points made by Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta, in a recent blog post in The Globe and Mail. The blog comments on over-reaction to a new study published by Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) that reports on data from Mexico showing an association between higher fluoride urine levels among pregnant women and lower cognitive function among their offspring.
The Campaign for Dental Health promotes the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation, drawing on an enormous body of research and decades of experience that demonstrate its effectiveness at reducing dental disease. When new research emerges, it is carefully considered to see if and how it adds to the existing body of evidence.
As Caulfield reminds us, fluoridation has a long and complex research history. And, as first author of the Mexican study, Morteza Bashash, PhD, told Medscape Medical News, “This is a piece of a puzzle. We need to do more work to identify the nature of the effect. And we have a lot of uncertainty in the results.”
“Yes, there is interesting research emerging on the risks and benefits of fluoride. And this should not be dismissed. But one study is just that, one study. For a topic as complex as fluoridation – as with so many topics in the realm of health – it is best to consider the body of available evidence before putting the gloves on and retreating to your corner of the public debate,” says Caulfield.
We couldn’t agree more. We welcome this study as an addition to the research on the effects of fluoride. But to draw firm conclusions would be an egregious disservice to the public and to the due process of scientific inquiry.
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]]>A new study published by Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) reports data from Mexico showing an association between higher fluoride urine levels among pregnant women and lower cognitive function among their offspring. This study is a welcome addition to scientific inquiry on the effects of fluoride.
Using mother-child pairs, the study, Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6–12 Years of Age in Mexico, analyzed prenatal fluoride urine levels and tracked intelligence test measures of children at ages 4 and 6-12.
It is important to understand what this study tells us and what it does not, since complex studies such as this can be easily misrepresented and sensationalized. This is the first of several planned blog posts to provide information and clarification on this research.
The Campaign for Dental Health, along with the American Dental Association and others, encourages research to ensure that the benefits of community water fluoridation outweigh any potential risks. Based on the total weight of all scientific evidence, we stand behind our support of community water fluoridation as a safe and effective practice to prevent tooth decay and promote oral health.
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Mark started off with some questions about the editorial process for Dental Economics and then we got into the nitty gritty. We shared some advice about becoming a dental speaker and then moved to the large economic forces that are shaping dentistry.
I was really excited to talk to him about DSOs. I coined the phrase “The DSO Bubble” to suggest that the growth of corporate dentistry may not continue at its current pace in the long term. I’m not anti-DSO, but I am seeing some signs that their growth may not totally overtake traditional private practice.
You can check out the interview wherever you listen to podcasts or by clicking this link.
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]]>A new study finds no association between fluoride exposure and thyroid function. Fluoride exposure and indicators of thyroid functioning in the Canadian population: implications for community water fluoridation, was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health on August 24, 2017. This study performed multiple analyses, beginning with a nationally representative data set based on in-home interviews, clinical examinations, and household water samples, and carefully controlling for confounding variables. None of the analyses showed an association between the measures of fluoride exposure and self-reported diagnosis of a thyroid condition. Conducting analyses of thyroid hormone (TSH) levels in blood samples, researchers concluded: “Neither urinary fluoride nor fluoride concentration of tap water was associated with an abnormal (low or high) TSH level compared with a normal TSH level.”
Unlike recent observational studies, this research study draws its conclusions from actual samples and analyzes them in the context of specific information about the presence or absence of any thyroid conditions. This methodology yields a more reliable and generalizable result.
With the availability of multiple sources of fluoride, we are encouraged to see research continue to explore the effects of community water fluoridation. This study adds to the enormous volume of research affirming its safety and effectiveness. Fluoridation at recommended levels continues to play a valuable role in safely and inexpensively preventing dental disease.
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]]>The Campaign for Dental Health has been tracking the safe drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan since water fluoridation advocates sounded the alarm in early 2015. At that time, environmental activist Erin Brockovich wrote a post on Facebook that questioned the use of funds to fluoridate the city’s water. (Brockovich has consistently but wrongly impugned the safety and effectiveness of fluoridation.)
In an August 8, 2017 Health Affairs blog post, Emily A. Benfer cited the contamination of the Flint water supply as just one example of the burden that communities of color bear in higher rates of lead poisoning. Contaminated Childhood: The Chronic Lead Poisoning Of Low-Income Children And Communities Of Color In The United States details decades-long discriminatory practices in federal housing policy that have resulted in systematic over-exposure of low-income, Black, and Hispanic citizens to lead. Generations have been adversely affected by water, paint, dust, and soil polluted with dangerous contaminants.
The Campaign for Dental Health works to raise awareness of how the social determinants of health impact oral health and champions efforts to address oral health disparities. As we have so often pointed out, in order to be healthy, children need healthy teeth. The same structural inequities that result in high rates of lead poisoning, asthma, and obesity result in high rates of tooth decay. Each of these is epidemic in proportion. That is why we agree with Benfer and others who have called out lead as an environmental, racial, social, and health justice issue. We know how to prevent them. Let’s stand behind the political will to do so.
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]]>Here’s a quick challenge: make a list of the reasons why you should never start using tobacco products. Was improved oral health among them? Preventing early onset of tobacco use is an important factor in preventing gum disease and oral cancer. That’s why the Campaign for Dental Health supports Tobacco 21.
Because 90% of smokers begin their tobacco use before age 18, public health interventions that reduce youth access to tobacco can make a big difference in protecting children from lifelong addiction. One successful strategy is the “Tobacco 21” movement.
Tobacco 21 laws raise the minimum purchase age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. This change helps limit access to tobacco: youth who cannot buy cigarettes typically rely on older friends to purchase them. In fact, 90% of people who purchase tobacco for distribution to minors are between the ages of 18 and 20. Raising the purchase age to 21 means less access to cigarettes, and thus less potential for nicotine addiction. According to an Institute of Medicine Report, increasing the tobacco purchase age to 21 would result in a 12% overall reduction in smoking prevalence, and 25% reduction in smoking initiation among 15-17 year olds.
The Tobacco 21 movement began in Needham, MA in 2005. From 2006-2010, Needham saw a 47% reduction in teen smoking, compared to only a 14% reduction in neighboring towns. Following this success, these laws have gained traction across the country. As of August 2017, five states and over 255 cities and towns have raised the minimum tobacco age to 21! In addition, public support is strong: 71% of US adults support raising the tobacco age to 21.
Preventing tobacco use before it begins builds #HealthyCommunities. To learn more about Tobacco 21 efforts, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Richmond Center website, contact your local AAP Chapter, or reach out to the AAP Division of State Government Affairs.
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]]>We sat down to discuss practice overhead and expenses. How do you know if your paying too much for dental supplies or your lab work? Are you paying more staff than you need? We’ll address these questions and trouble shoot some ways to solve any problems you may have.
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When you think of working out, you probably focus on areas like your glutes and biceps---how about your teeth and gums? Believe it or not, exercise does play a role in improving your dental health. A post from March 2016 outlines the benefits:
Positive Impact of Exercise on dental health
Regular Exercise Prevents Gum Disease
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry in 2005 found that regular exercise can help lower the risk of contracting periodontitis, or gum disease. After studying the relationship between gum disease and physical activity, the report concluded that exercising regularly is associated with lower risk of developing gum disease. In fact, the people who regularly worked out and had never smoked were 54% less likely to have periodontitis compared to those who reported no regular physical activity. A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey also found that even partially active people (exercising 3 times or less per week) were 33% less likely to have periodontitis than those who do not exercise.Correlation between [Lower] BMI and [Good] Oral Health
Maintaining a healthy BMI (body mass index) is actually very beneficial for your oral health. Health issues associated with obesity like hypertension and diabetes are known for contributing to poor oral health. In fact, a study in The Journal of Periodontology from the University of Florida conducted a study to find the affect that weight has on dental health. Researchers looked at BMI, body fat percentage, and oxygen consumption to assess how healthy each participant was. According to the study “Individuals who maintained normal weight, engaged in the recommended level of exercise, and had a high-quality diet were 40% less likely to have periodontitis compared to individuals who maintained none of these health-enhancing behaviors.”
While exercise can reduce patients risk factors for gum disease, an active lifestyle also has effects on dentistry practices. At ASDA blog, one dental student found that he could handle the stresses of the profession better when he exercised--and his physical activity also improved his dexterity in regards to dental instruments:
Outdoor Hobbies Might Just Improve Your Dentistry
For me, backpacking is a great avenue to escape the stresses of dental school. It offers a moment of peace to reflect in nature, which can significantly improve your mental health as well as provide a means for physical exercise. Since nearly everyone can walk, backpacking is an accessible activity for many people. Hiking trails for beginners are as short as one mile and those seeking a challenge can tackle trails as long as 20 miles. No matter the length of the trail, backpackers from all physical fitness levels are welcome to move at their own pace. The best part of backpacking is that it offers so many ways to feel accomplished. For some, enjoying the journey is more satisfying than reaching the destination. However, my favorite aspect is finding hidden gems along the trail, such as a waterfall or a famous bouldering location.
While backpacking hiking trails is my way of relaxing, bouldering is my way to improve strength. Bouldering is a great alternative to those who find going to the gym too repetitive. Plus, building your grip strength through climbing has benefits that can be applied to practicing dentistry. Improving finger strength can help steady your hands for deep cleanings, applying rubber dams, holding a handpiece or even torquing implants. For those who enjoy the social aspect of hobbies, bouldering has a close-knit community that encourages camaraderie and mutual support for other climbers . . .
Although exercise isn't the go-to preventative method that comes to mind for most people, it is certainly one that can help patients succeed in their check-ups and help dentists handle heavy workloads. For more information on preventative treatments, take a look at: myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
How Can Exercise Benefit Both Dental Patients and Dental Practitioners? is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com
When you think of working out, you probably focus on areas like your glutes and biceps---how about your teeth and gums? Believe it or not, exercise does play a role in improving your dental health. A post from March 2016 outlines the benefits:
Positive Impact of Exercise on dental health
Regular Exercise Prevents Gum Disease
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry in 2005 found that regular exercise can help lower the risk of contracting periodontitis, or gum disease. After studying the relationship between gum disease and physical activity, the report concluded that exercising regularly is associated with lower risk of developing gum disease. In fact, the people who regularly worked out and had never smoked were 54% less likely to have periodontitis compared to those who reported no regular physical activity. A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey also found that even partially active people (exercising 3 times or less per week) were 33% less likely to have periodontitis than those who do not exercise.Correlation between [Lower] BMI and [Good] Oral Health
Maintaining a healthy BMI (body mass index) is actually very beneficial for your oral health. Health issues associated with obesity like hypertension and diabetes are known for contributing to poor oral health. In fact, a study in The Journal of Periodontology from the University of Florida conducted a study to find the affect that weight has on dental health. Researchers looked at BMI, body fat percentage, and oxygen consumption to assess how healthy each participant was. According to the study “Individuals who maintained normal weight, engaged in the recommended level of exercise, and had a high-quality diet were 40% less likely to have periodontitis compared to individuals who maintained none of these health-enhancing behaviors.”
While exercise can reduce patients risk factors for gum disease, an active lifestyle also has effects on dentistry practices. At ASDA blog, one dental student found that he could handle the stresses of the profession better when he exercised--and his physical activity also improved his dexterity in regards to dental instruments:
Outdoor Hobbies Might Just Improve Your Dentistry
For me, backpacking is a great avenue to escape the stresses of dental school. It offers a moment of peace to reflect in nature, which can significantly improve your mental health as well as provide a means for physical exercise. Since nearly everyone can walk, backpacking is an accessible activity for many people. Hiking trails for beginners are as short as one mile and those seeking a challenge can tackle trails as long as 20 miles. No matter the length of the trail, backpackers from all physical fitness levels are welcome to move at their own pace. The best part of backpacking is that it offers so many ways to feel accomplished. For some, enjoying the journey is more satisfying than reaching the destination. However, my favorite aspect is finding hidden gems along the trail, such as a waterfall or a famous bouldering location.
While backpacking hiking trails is my way of relaxing, bouldering is my way to improve strength. Bouldering is a great alternative to those who find going to the gym too repetitive. Plus, building your grip strength through climbing has benefits that can be applied to practicing dentistry. Improving finger strength can help steady your hands for deep cleanings, applying rubber dams, holding a handpiece or even torquing implants. For those who enjoy the social aspect of hobbies, bouldering has a close-knit community that encourages camaraderie and mutual support for other climbers . . .
Although exercise isn't the go-to preventative method that comes to mind for most people, it is certainly one that can help patients succeed in their check-ups and help dentists handle heavy workloads. For more information on preventative treatments, take a look at: myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
How Can Exercise Benefit Both Dental Patients and Dental Practitioners? is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com
When you think of working out, you probably focus on areas like your glutes and biceps—how about your teeth and gums? Believe it or not, exercise does play a role in improving your dental health. A post from March 2016 outlines the benefits:
Positive Impact of Exercise on dental health
Regular Exercise Prevents Gum Disease
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry in 2005 found that regular exercise can help lower the risk of contracting periodontitis, or gum disease. After studying the relationship between gum disease and physical activity, the report concluded that exercising regularly is associated with lower risk of developing gum disease. In fact, the people who regularly worked out and had never smoked were 54% less likely to have periodontitis compared to those who reported no regular physical activity. A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey also found that even partially active people (exercising 3 times or less per week) were 33% less likely to have periodontitis than those who do not exercise.
Correlation between [Lower] BMI and [Good] Oral Health
Maintaining a healthy BMI (body mass index) is actually very beneficial for your oral health. Health issues associated with obesity like hypertension and diabetes are known for contributing to poor oral health. In fact, a study in The Journal of Periodontology from the University of Florida conducted a study to find the affect that weight has on dental health. Researchers looked at BMI, body fat percentage, and oxygen consumption to assess how healthy each participant was. According to the study “Individuals who maintained normal weight, engaged in the recommended level of exercise, and had a high-quality diet were 40% less likely to have periodontitis compared to individuals who maintained none of these health-enhancing behaviors.”
While exercise can reduce patients risk factors for gum disease, an active lifestyle also has effects on dentistry practices. At ASDA blog, one dental student found that he could handle the stresses of the profession better when he exercised–and his physical activity also improved his dexterity in regards to dental instruments:
Outdoor Hobbies Might Just Improve Your Dentistry
For me, backpacking is a great avenue to escape the stresses of dental school. It offers a moment of peace to reflect in nature, which can significantly improve your mental health as well as provide a means for physical exercise. Since nearly everyone can walk, backpacking is an accessible activity for many people. Hiking trails for beginners are as short as one mile and those seeking a challenge can tackle trails as long as 20 miles. No matter the length of the trail, backpackers from all physical fitness levels are welcome to move at their own pace. The best part of backpacking is that it offers so many ways to feel accomplished. For some, enjoying the journey is more satisfying than reaching the destination. However, my favorite aspect is finding hidden gems along the trail, such as a waterfall or a famous bouldering location.
While backpacking hiking trails is my way of relaxing, bouldering is my way to improve strength. Bouldering is a great alternative to those who find going to the gym too repetitive. Plus, building your grip strength through climbing has benefits that can be applied to practicing dentistry. Improving finger strength can help steady your hands for deep cleanings, applying rubber dams, holding a handpiece or even torquing implants. For those who enjoy the social aspect of hobbies, bouldering has a close-knit community that encourages camaraderie and mutual support for other climbers . . .
Although exercise isn’t the go-to preventative method that comes to mind for most people, it is certainly one that can help patients succeed in their check-ups and help dentists handle heavy workloads. For more information on preventative treatments, take a look at: myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
How Can Exercise Benefit Both Dental Patients and Dental Practitioners? is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com
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If you've chipped a tooth, you need to get into the dentist right away . . . right? It actually depends. If you haven't damaged any nerves and are not in pain, you may be just fine to schedule an appointment further out on your calendar. But again, how do you know what constitutes an immediate intervention and what can wait? According to one dentist, it's often hard for patients to know the difference:
Deciphering the Meaning of ‘I Chipped a Tooth’
I know this is something you hear all the time: “I chipped a tooth.” This can mean so many things, especially if it is coming from a nondentist . . .
The question that usually comes up at our office is: How do we schedule patients who call and say, “I chipped a tooth.”
I am a doctor who does not like to schedule a “come in and we will see” visit. I know how difficult it can be for people to take time off of work or get a babysitter just so I can tell them, “Yep, you have a chipped tooth, and we can see you in three weeks to take care of this.”
Sometimes I schedule 50 minutes for a chip on the anterior that you couldn’t see with a microscope, or I might schedule 20 minutes for a “chip” when, actually, a child fell off his bike and “chipped” the heck out of teeth Nos. 8 and 9, to the point where the nerves were hanging out . . .
Because I refuse to do a “look-and-see” appointment, about a year ago, we bought a smartphone for the office. First, we bought it to be able to send text messages to people to confirm their appointments. We all know that calling someone at home and leaving a message on their voicemail is about as effective as sending a smoke signal (but we tried for 10 years). And nearly everyone has a smartphone these days, and everyone sends text messages (except for Grandma Nel, who we still just call). Now that we have this designated smartphone, we just ask people to send us a photo of the tooth via text message.
Even if your dentist doesn't have a smartphone routine like the one mentioned in this article, it would greatly benefit both of you to send him or her a picture of your chipped tooth and explain everything that happened to cause it and every symptom--even details that seem unimportant--that you are feeling. According to Dr. Glenn Doyon, chipped teeth fall on a broad scale of mild to severe injury, so giving your dentist as much info as possible is vital for proper scheduling and for fitting you with the proper restoration.
Dr. Doyan also says that chipped or cracked teeth are more common than you think and don't always occur with extreme trauma. Natural wear that isn't taken care of could chip enamel enough that a root canal may be required! You can learn more from Dr. Doyon in the following video:
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If you still have symptoms of chipped teeth (sensitive enamel, pain, etc.) but your dentist has already repaired any major damages, it may also benefit you to get a second opinion. Drbicuspid.com reported a study that found that radiologist's imaging equipment may be able to identify cracks that are difficult to spot on a physical dental exam. If you are able to complete these imaging methods, then you can take the results to a dentist for any further restoration. You can read more about the study here:
Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?
When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT (CBCT)? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist?
Researchers from China noted that cracks in teeth present practitioners with a challenge in designing a treatment plan. Using both periapical radiography (PR) and CBCT, they investigated the best imaging method to identify these cracks while also comparing the performance of different practitioners (PLOS One, January 4, 2017).
"In clinical practice, it is a huge challenge for endodontists to know the depth of a crack in a cracked tooth," the authors wrote . . .Early enamel cracks have no obvious symptoms and may not be visible on examination. Yet they can lead to patients coming to your office because of pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, or even root fracture. As creating an appropriate treatment plan and assessing the long-term prognosis for these teeth can be difficult, there's a need to understand the best way to diagnose this condition . . .
"Within the limitations of this study, on an artificial simulation model of cracked teeth for early diagnosis, we recommend that it would be better for a cracked tooth to be diagnosed by a radiologist with CBCT than PR," the authors concluded.
To learn more about restorative options, like veneers, that can help tooth chips and cracks, take a look at www.myimagedental.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/.
Helping Your Dentist Figure Out Where You Fall on the “Chipped Tooth” Scale is republished from: Image Dental Dentistry Blog
If you've chipped a tooth, you need to get into the dentist right away . . . right? It actually depends. If you haven't damaged any nerves and are not in pain, you may be just fine to schedule an appointment further out on your calendar. But again, how do you know what constitutes an immediate intervention and what can wait? According to one dentist, it's often hard for patients to know the difference:
Deciphering the Meaning of ‘I Chipped a Tooth’
I know this is something you hear all the time: “I chipped a tooth.” This can mean so many things, especially if it is coming from a nondentist . . .
The question that usually comes up at our office is: How do we schedule patients who call and say, “I chipped a tooth.”
I am a doctor who does not like to schedule a “come in and we will see” visit. I know how difficult it can be for people to take time off of work or get a babysitter just so I can tell them, “Yep, you have a chipped tooth, and we can see you in three weeks to take care of this.”
Sometimes I schedule 50 minutes for a chip on the anterior that you couldn’t see with a microscope, or I might schedule 20 minutes for a “chip” when, actually, a child fell off his bike and “chipped” the heck out of teeth Nos. 8 and 9, to the point where the nerves were hanging out . . .
Because I refuse to do a “look-and-see” appointment, about a year ago, we bought a smartphone for the office. First, we bought it to be able to send text messages to people to confirm their appointments. We all know that calling someone at home and leaving a message on their voicemail is about as effective as sending a smoke signal (but we tried for 10 years). And nearly everyone has a smartphone these days, and everyone sends text messages (except for Grandma Nel, who we still just call). Now that we have this designated smartphone, we just ask people to send us a photo of the tooth via text message.
Even if your dentist doesn't have a smartphone routine like the one mentioned in this article, it would greatly benefit both of you to send him or her a picture of your chipped tooth and explain everything that happened to cause it and every symptom--even details that seem unimportant--that you are feeling. According to Dr. Glenn Doyon, chipped teeth fall on a broad scale of mild to severe injury, so giving your dentist as much info as possible is vital for proper scheduling and for fitting you with the proper restoration.
Dr. Doyan also says that chipped or cracked teeth are more common than you think and don't always occur with extreme trauma. Natural wear that isn't taken care of could chip enamel enough that a root canal may be required! You can learn more from Dr. Doyon in the following video:
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If you still have symptoms of chipped teeth (sensitive enamel, pain, etc.) but your dentist has already repaired any major damages, it may also benefit you to get a second opinion. Drbicuspid.com reported a study that found that radiologist's imaging equipment may be able to identify cracks that are difficult to spot on a physical dental exam. If you are able to complete these imaging methods, then you can take the results to a dentist for any further restoration. You can read more about the study here:
Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?
When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT (CBCT)? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist?
Researchers from China noted that cracks in teeth present practitioners with a challenge in designing a treatment plan. Using both periapical radiography (PR) and CBCT, they investigated the best imaging method to identify these cracks while also comparing the performance of different practitioners (PLOS One, January 4, 2017).
"In clinical practice, it is a huge challenge for endodontists to know the depth of a crack in a cracked tooth," the authors wrote . . .Early enamel cracks have no obvious symptoms and may not be visible on examination. Yet they can lead to patients coming to your office because of pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, or even root fracture. As creating an appropriate treatment plan and assessing the long-term prognosis for these teeth can be difficult, there's a need to understand the best way to diagnose this condition . . .
"Within the limitations of this study, on an artificial simulation model of cracked teeth for early diagnosis, we recommend that it would be better for a cracked tooth to be diagnosed by a radiologist with CBCT than PR," the authors concluded.
To learn more about restorative options, like veneers, that can help tooth chips and cracks, take a look at www.myimagedental.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/.
Helping Your Dentist Figure Out Where You Fall on the “Chipped Tooth” Scale is republished from: Image Dental Dentistry Blog
If you’ve chipped a tooth, you need to get into the dentist right away . . . right? It actually depends. If you haven’t damaged any nerves and are not in pain, you may be just fine to schedule an appointment further out on your calendar. But again, how do you know what constitutes an immediate intervention and what can wait? According to one dentist, it’s often hard for patients to know the difference:
Deciphering the Meaning of ‘I Chipped a Tooth’
I know this is something you hear all the time: “I chipped a tooth.” This can mean so many things, especially if it is coming from a nondentist . . .
The question that usually comes up at our office is: How do we schedule patients who call and say, “I chipped a tooth.”
I am a doctor who does not like to schedule a “come in and we will see” visit. I know how difficult it can be for people to take time off of work or get a babysitter just so I can tell them, “Yep, you have a chipped tooth, and we can see you in three weeks to take care of this.”
Sometimes I schedule 50 minutes for a chip on the anterior that you couldn’t see with a microscope, or I might schedule 20 minutes for a “chip” when, actually, a child fell off his bike and “chipped” the heck out of teeth Nos. 8 and 9, to the point where the nerves were hanging out . . .
Because I refuse to do a “look-and-see” appointment, about a year ago, we bought a smartphone for the office. First, we bought it to be able to send text messages to people to confirm their appointments. We all know that calling someone at home and leaving a message on their voicemail is about as effective as sending a smoke signal (but we tried for 10 years). And nearly everyone has a smartphone these days, and everyone sends text messages (except for Grandma Nel, who we still just call). Now that we have this designated smartphone, we just ask people to send us a photo of the tooth via text message.
Even if your dentist doesn’t have a smartphone routine like the one mentioned in this article, it would greatly benefit both of you to send him or her a picture of your chipped tooth and explain everything that happened to cause it and every symptom–even details that seem unimportant–that you are feeling. According to Dr. Glenn Doyon, chipped teeth fall on a broad scale of mild to severe injury, so giving your dentist as much info as possible is vital for proper scheduling and for fitting you with the proper restoration.
Dr. Doyan also says that chipped or cracked teeth are more common than you think and don’t always occur with extreme trauma. Natural wear that isn’t taken care of could chip enamel enough that a root canal may be required! You can learn more from Dr. Doyon in the following video:
If you still have symptoms of chipped teeth (sensitive enamel, pain, etc.) but your dentist has already repaired any major damages, it may also benefit you to get a second opinion. Drbicuspid.com reported a study that found that radiologist’s imaging equipment may be able to identify cracks that are difficult to spot on a physical dental exam. If you are able to complete these imaging methods, then you can take the results to a dentist for any further restoration. You can read more about the study here:
Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?
When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT (CBCT)? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist?
Researchers from China noted that cracks in teeth present practitioners with a challenge in designing a treatment plan. Using both periapical radiography (PR) and CBCT, they investigated the best imaging method to identify these cracks while also comparing the performance of different practitioners (PLOS One, January 4, 2017).
“In clinical practice, it is a huge challenge for endodontists to know the depth of a crack in a cracked tooth,” the authors wrote . . .Early enamel cracks have no obvious symptoms and may not be visible on examination. Yet they can lead to patients coming to your office because of pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, or even root fracture. As creating an appropriate treatment plan and assessing the long-term prognosis for these teeth can be difficult, there’s a need to understand the best way to diagnose this condition . . .
“Within the limitations of this study, on an artificial simulation model of cracked teeth for early diagnosis, we recommend that it would be better for a cracked tooth to be diagnosed by a radiologist with CBCT than PR,” the authors concluded.
To learn more about restorative options, like veneers, that can help tooth chips and cracks, take a look at www.myimagedental.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/.
Helping Your Dentist Figure Out Where You Fall on the “Chipped Tooth” Scale is republished from: Image Dental Dentistry Blog
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Even though we all know that going to the dentist is beneficial, some of us drag our feet more than others. If you have severe symptoms of anxiety (e.g. crying, trouble sleeping, physically feeling ill before an exam, etc.), it may be wise to at least explore sedation dentistry:
Is Sedation Dentistry Right for you?
With sedation, the dentist administers a drug before or during the dental procedure. Only one type — general anesthesia — renders the patient completely unconscious. The other forms will relax you, but won’t knock you out completely.
The most common types of sedation dentistry include the following:
- Nitrous oxide: A gas that relaxes you during the procedure. It wears off quickly, so your dentist might let you drive yourself home after the appointment.
- Oral sedatives: Oral sedatives, such as diazepam, also help relax patients during dental procedures. You typically take them an hour or so before your appointment. You’re fully awake but less anxious, and you might feel a little sleepy until it wears off.
- Intravenous sedatives: Intravenous, or IV, sedatives can put you in varying stages of consciousness. This is also known as general anesthesia and, as mentioned above, will put you into a deep sleep until it wears off. Other IV drugs, however, can put you into a “twilight sleep.” You’re less aware of your surroundings, you might feel sleepy, and you might not remember much of the procedure once it’s over.
Some patients assume that general anesthesia offers the best solution. However, it also comes with more potential side effects than the other methods, so you might want to consider a lesser form of sedation dentistry. If your dental care provider mentions sleep dentistry, he or she likely means general anesthesia.
You might prefer dental sedation or sleep dentistry, but talk to your dentist about it first. Mention any allergic reactions you’ve experienced in the past, especially to anesthesia, so your dental professional can make safe, educated recommendations.
As you can see the caveat is that, like any other medication, there could be side effects that are unpleasant. So if you are able to try and work through your phobias first before trying sedation, that may be ideal. And as 123dentist.com says, if you’ve had an allergic reactions from past operations, then again, sedation may not be viable unless you take a milder form.
The good news is that you’ve got options. Not only can you choose between the previously mentioned methods (oral drugs, IV, etc.), but you and your doctor can find talk about which anesthetics have generally been preferred by previous patients. A study found at drbicuspid.com goes into this concept a little more:
Which Dental Anesthetic Do Patients Prefer?
Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for adult patients with severe dental anxiety. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?
“We, therefore, performed a crossover study to determine which was more preferable for ambulatory anesthesia between propofol and sevoflurane based on the comparison of the recovery profile and patient satisfaction after anesthesia,” Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authors wrote.
Dr. Ohkushi is an assistant professor in the department of dental anesthesiology at the Tokyo Dental College.
Fatigue cited
Every office has adult patients who are severely anxious at the thought of treatment. These patients sometimes need to be anesthetized for treatment to occur. So researchers from Japan wanted to see which anesthetic patients preferred for ambulatory anesthesia: propofol alone or sevoflurane alone. Both are currently used for ambulatory anesthesia, and patients emerge rapidly after discontinuation.
“Propofol may be more suitable for ambulatory anesthesia for dental treatment.”
— Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authorsThe study included 20 adult patients with severe dental anxiety who needed at least two dental treatments. All patients received both propofol and sevoflurane in this study, allowing for a direct comparison. No coadministered drugs were used.
Anesthesia was induced with propofol (1% Diprivan injection kit, AstraZeneca) with predicted effect site concentration at 3.5 μg/mL in the patients who received propofol. In the sevoflurane group, anesthesia was induced with 3% sevoflurane (Sevofrane, Abbott Japan) using a face mask with supplemental oxygen at 6 L/min.
The effect site concentration of propofol and inhaled concentration of sevoflurane were adjusted to maintain bispectral index monitoring (BIS) value at 40 to 60 under inhalation of oxygen at 1 L/min and air at 3 L/min. Patient observation was done in the emergence phase, the recovery phase, and 24 hours after discharge.
The authors reported that time to emergence was shorter with sevoflurane anesthesia than with propofol anesthesia, but they found no difference in time to full recovery.
No participants in the propofol group reported nausea or vomiting during the recovery phase, while three of 20 in the sevoflurane group did. The average time to discharge was slightly faster for the propofol group (169 ± 45 minutes compared with 176 ± 48 minutes). The authors also reported no differences between the groups in time to first meal or fluid, on telephone follow-up about 24 hours afterward.
When asked on follow-up about satisfaction and preference, the 16 patients said they would choose propofol, and four said they would choose sevoflurane in the future . . .
Before you make an appointment with your dentist, call the office first so that you can explain your situation. Dentists are very familiar with people’s fears and can discuss options with you first. You can find out more at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/.
The article Dentists Understand Dental Phobias and Have Tools To Help is republished from: http://www.myimagedental.com/
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Even though we all know that going to the dentist is beneficial, some of us drag our feet more than others. If you have severe symptoms of anxiety (e.g. crying, trouble sleeping, physically feeling ill before an exam, etc.), it may be wise to at least explore sedation dentistry:
Is Sedation Dentistry Right for you?
With sedation, the dentist administers a drug before or during the dental procedure. Only one type — general anesthesia — renders the patient completely unconscious. The other forms will relax you, but won’t knock you out completely.
The most common types of sedation dentistry include the following:
- Nitrous oxide: A gas that relaxes you during the procedure. It wears off quickly, so your dentist might let you drive yourself home after the appointment.
- Oral sedatives: Oral sedatives, such as diazepam, also help relax patients during dental procedures. You typically take them an hour or so before your appointment. You’re fully awake but less anxious, and you might feel a little sleepy until it wears off.
- Intravenous sedatives: Intravenous, or IV, sedatives can put you in varying stages of consciousness. This is also known as general anesthesia and, as mentioned above, will put you into a deep sleep until it wears off. Other IV drugs, however, can put you into a “twilight sleep.” You’re less aware of your surroundings, you might feel sleepy, and you might not remember much of the procedure once it’s over.
Some patients assume that general anesthesia offers the best solution. However, it also comes with more potential side effects than the other methods, so you might want to consider a lesser form of sedation dentistry. If your dental care provider mentions sleep dentistry, he or she likely means general anesthesia.
You might prefer dental sedation or sleep dentistry, but talk to your dentist about it first. Mention any allergic reactions you’ve experienced in the past, especially to anesthesia, so your dental professional can make safe, educated recommendations.
As you can see the caveat is that, like any other medication, there could be side effects that are unpleasant. So if you are able to try and work through your phobias first before trying sedation, that may be ideal. And as 123dentist.com says, if you've had an allergic reactions from past operations, then again, sedation may not be viable unless you take a milder form.
The good news is that you've got options. Not only can you choose between the previously mentioned methods (oral drugs, IV, etc.), but you and your doctor can find talk about which anesthetics have generally been preferred by previous patients. A study found at drbicuspid.com goes into this concept a little more:
Which Dental Anesthetic Do Patients Prefer?
Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for adult patients with severe dental anxiety. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?
"We, therefore, performed a crossover study to determine which was more preferable for ambulatory anesthesia between propofol and sevoflurane based on the comparison of the recovery profile and patient satisfaction after anesthesia," Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authors wrote.
Dr. Ohkushi is an assistant professor in the department of dental anesthesiology at the Tokyo Dental College.
Fatigue cited
Every office has adult patients who are severely anxious at the thought of treatment. These patients sometimes need to be anesthetized for treatment to occur. So researchers from Japan wanted to see which anesthetic patients preferred for ambulatory anesthesia: propofol alone or sevoflurane alone. Both are currently used for ambulatory anesthesia, and patients emerge rapidly after discontinuation.
“Propofol may be more suitable for ambulatory anesthesia for dental treatment.”
— Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authorsThe study included 20 adult patients with severe dental anxiety who needed at least two dental treatments. All patients received both propofol and sevoflurane in this study, allowing for a direct comparison. No coadministered drugs were used.
Anesthesia was induced with propofol (1% Diprivan injection kit, AstraZeneca) with predicted effect site concentration at 3.5 μg/mL in the patients who received propofol. In the sevoflurane group, anesthesia was induced with 3% sevoflurane (Sevofrane, Abbott Japan) using a face mask with supplemental oxygen at 6 L/min.
The effect site concentration of propofol and inhaled concentration of sevoflurane were adjusted to maintain bispectral index monitoring (BIS) value at 40 to 60 under inhalation of oxygen at 1 L/min and air at 3 L/min. Patient observation was done in the emergence phase, the recovery phase, and 24 hours after discharge.
The authors reported that time to emergence was shorter with sevoflurane anesthesia than with propofol anesthesia, but they found no difference in time to full recovery.
No participants in the propofol group reported nausea or vomiting during the recovery phase, while three of 20 in the sevoflurane group did. The average time to discharge was slightly faster for the propofol group (169 ± 45 minutes compared with 176 ± 48 minutes). The authors also reported no differences between the groups in time to first meal or fluid, on telephone follow-up about 24 hours afterward.
When asked on follow-up about satisfaction and preference, the 16 patients said they would choose propofol, and four said they would choose sevoflurane in the future . . .
Before you make an appointment with your dentist, call the office first so that you can explain your situation. Dentists are very familiar with people's fears and can discuss options with you first. You can find out more at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/.
The article Dentists Understand Dental Phobias and Have Tools To Help is republished from: http://www.myimagedental.com/
Even though we all know that going to the dentist is beneficial, some of us drag our feet more than others. If you have severe symptoms of anxiety (e.g. crying, trouble sleeping, physically feeling ill before an exam, etc.), it may be wise to at least explore sedation dentistry:
Is Sedation Dentistry Right for you?
With sedation, the dentist administers a drug before or during the dental procedure. Only one type — general anesthesia — renders the patient completely unconscious. The other forms will relax you, but won’t knock you out completely.
The most common types of sedation dentistry include the following:
- Nitrous oxide: A gas that relaxes you during the procedure. It wears off quickly, so your dentist might let you drive yourself home after the appointment.
- Oral sedatives: Oral sedatives, such as diazepam, also help relax patients during dental procedures. You typically take them an hour or so before your appointment. You’re fully awake but less anxious, and you might feel a little sleepy until it wears off.
- Intravenous sedatives: Intravenous, or IV, sedatives can put you in varying stages of consciousness. This is also known as general anesthesia and, as mentioned above, will put you into a deep sleep until it wears off. Other IV drugs, however, can put you into a “twilight sleep.” You’re less aware of your surroundings, you might feel sleepy, and you might not remember much of the procedure once it’s over.
Some patients assume that general anesthesia offers the best solution. However, it also comes with more potential side effects than the other methods, so you might want to consider a lesser form of sedation dentistry. If your dental care provider mentions sleep dentistry, he or she likely means general anesthesia.
You might prefer dental sedation or sleep dentistry, but talk to your dentist about it first. Mention any allergic reactions you’ve experienced in the past, especially to anesthesia, so your dental professional can make safe, educated recommendations.
As you can see the caveat is that, like any other medication, there could be side effects that are unpleasant. So if you are able to try and work through your phobias first before trying sedation, that may be ideal. And as 123dentist.com says, if you've had an allergic reactions from past operations, then again, sedation may not be viable unless you take a milder form.
The good news is that you've got options. Not only can you choose between the previously mentioned methods (oral drugs, IV, etc.), but you and your doctor can find talk about which anesthetics have generally been preferred by previous patients. A study found at drbicuspid.com goes into this concept a little more:
Which Dental Anesthetic Do Patients Prefer?
Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for adult patients with severe dental anxiety. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?
"We, therefore, performed a crossover study to determine which was more preferable for ambulatory anesthesia between propofol and sevoflurane based on the comparison of the recovery profile and patient satisfaction after anesthesia," Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authors wrote.
Dr. Ohkushi is an assistant professor in the department of dental anesthesiology at the Tokyo Dental College.
Fatigue cited
Every office has adult patients who are severely anxious at the thought of treatment. These patients sometimes need to be anesthetized for treatment to occur. So researchers from Japan wanted to see which anesthetic patients preferred for ambulatory anesthesia: propofol alone or sevoflurane alone. Both are currently used for ambulatory anesthesia, and patients emerge rapidly after discontinuation.
“Propofol may be more suitable for ambulatory anesthesia for dental treatment.”
— Keita Ohkushi, DDS, PhD, and co-authorsThe study included 20 adult patients with severe dental anxiety who needed at least two dental treatments. All patients received both propofol and sevoflurane in this study, allowing for a direct comparison. No coadministered drugs were used.
Anesthesia was induced with propofol (1% Diprivan injection kit, AstraZeneca) with predicted effect site concentration at 3.5 μg/mL in the patients who received propofol. In the sevoflurane group, anesthesia was induced with 3% sevoflurane (Sevofrane, Abbott Japan) using a face mask with supplemental oxygen at 6 L/min.
The effect site concentration of propofol and inhaled concentration of sevoflurane were adjusted to maintain bispectral index monitoring (BIS) value at 40 to 60 under inhalation of oxygen at 1 L/min and air at 3 L/min. Patient observation was done in the emergence phase, the recovery phase, and 24 hours after discharge.
The authors reported that time to emergence was shorter with sevoflurane anesthesia than with propofol anesthesia, but they found no difference in time to full recovery.
No participants in the propofol group reported nausea or vomiting during the recovery phase, while three of 20 in the sevoflurane group did. The average time to discharge was slightly faster for the propofol group (169 ± 45 minutes compared with 176 ± 48 minutes). The authors also reported no differences between the groups in time to first meal or fluid, on telephone follow-up about 24 hours afterward.
When asked on follow-up about satisfaction and preference, the 16 patients said they would choose propofol, and four said they would choose sevoflurane in the future . . .
Before you make an appointment with your dentist, call the office first so that you can explain your situation. Dentists are very familiar with people's fears and can discuss options with you first. You can find out more at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/.
The article Dentists Understand Dental Phobias and Have Tools To Help is republished from: http://www.myimagedental.com/
Dentists take No. 1 spot in 2017 best jobs list
For the third year in a row, dental professionals topped the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list ranking the best jobs of the year, according to ADA News.
Occupations are ranked based on U.S. News’ calculated overall score, which combines several components into a single weighted average score between zero and 10. These components are: 10-year growth volume; 10-year growth percentage; median salary; job prospects; employment rate; stress level; and work-life balance.
Dentists scored an overall score of 8.2; orthodontists, 8.1; and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, 7.7.
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth of 18 percent between 2014 and 2024, with 23,300 new openings,” according to the U.S. News & World Report. “A comfortable salary, low unemployment rate and agreeable work-life balance boost dentist to a top position on our list of best jobs.”
The magazine also reports that orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are expected to grow by 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, with about 1,500 new job openings for orthodontists and 1,200 new jobs for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
But if you don’t want to extend your schooling, could you still get a good job in the dentistry sector. The answer is yes! Although dental therapy is an up-and-coming position that isn’t quite as common in the U.S. as other countries, an article at Dr Bicuspid says that many Americans would be happy to see this midlevel provider:
Survey: 80% of U.S. voters support dental therapists
Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of dental therapists, according to the results of a recent phone survey. Interviewers asked thousands of registered U.S. voters if they would like a new type of midlevel provider similar to a nurse practitioner, and 80% of respondents said yes . . .
Critics are concerned that dental therapists will not provide the same standard of care as a dentist. They also tend to be skeptical that therapists can increase access to dental care or reduce costs.
Meanwhile, proponents of midlevel providers point to evidence that dental therapists effectively reduce untreated caries, not only in the few U.S. states that have approved their use but also abroad. In addition, support for midlevel providers appears to be gaining momentum.
Dental therapy is a great route because you’d be able to offer your services to those who in the past would have to opt out of dental care. Dental therapists are highly trained to perform preventative dentistry and pediatric dentistry procedures under the guidance of a dentist. You can learn more about these kinds of services at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
The Dentistry Sector Has Some of the Best Job Opportunities is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com
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Dentists take No. 1 spot in 2017 best jobs list
For the third year in a row, dental professionals topped the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list ranking the best jobs of the year, according to ADA News.
Occupations are ranked based on U.S. News’ calculated overall score, which combines several components into a single weighted average score between zero and 10. These components are: 10-year growth volume; 10-year growth percentage; median salary; job prospects; employment rate; stress level; and work-life balance.
Dentists scored an overall score of 8.2; orthodontists, 8.1; and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, 7.7.
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth of 18 percent between 2014 and 2024, with 23,300 new openings,” according to the U.S. News & World Report. “A comfortable salary, low unemployment rate and agreeable work-life balance boost dentist to a top position on our list of best jobs.”
The magazine also reports that orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are expected to grow by 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, with about 1,500 new job openings for orthodontists and 1,200 new jobs for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
But if you don't want to extend your schooling, could you still get a good job in the dentistry sector. The answer is yes! Although dental therapy is an up-and-coming position that isn't quite as common in the U.S. as other countries, an article at Dr Bicuspid says that many Americans would be happy to see this midlevel provider:
Survey: 80% of U.S. voters support dental therapists
Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of dental therapists, according to the results of a recent phone survey. Interviewers asked thousands of registered U.S. voters if they would like a new type of midlevel provider similar to a nurse practitioner, and 80% of respondents said yes . . .
Critics are concerned that dental therapists will not provide the same standard of care as a dentist. They also tend to be skeptical that therapists can increase access to dental care or reduce costs.
Meanwhile, proponents of midlevel providers point to evidence that dental therapists effectively reduce untreated caries, not only in the few U.S. states that have approved their use but also abroad. In addition, support for midlevel providers appears to be gaining momentum.
Dental therapy is a great route because you'd be able to offer your services to those who in the past would have to opt out of dental care. Dental therapists are highly trained to perform preventative dentistry and pediatric dentistry procedures under the guidance of a dentist. You can learn more about these kinds of services at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
The Dentistry Sector Has Some of the Best Job Opportunities is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com
Dentists take No. 1 spot in 2017 best jobs list
For the third year in a row, dental professionals topped the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list ranking the best jobs of the year, according to ADA News.
Occupations are ranked based on U.S. News’ calculated overall score, which combines several components into a single weighted average score between zero and 10. These components are: 10-year growth volume; 10-year growth percentage; median salary; job prospects; employment rate; stress level; and work-life balance.
Dentists scored an overall score of 8.2; orthodontists, 8.1; and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, 7.7.
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth of 18 percent between 2014 and 2024, with 23,300 new openings,” according to the U.S. News & World Report. “A comfortable salary, low unemployment rate and agreeable work-life balance boost dentist to a top position on our list of best jobs.”
The magazine also reports that orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are expected to grow by 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, with about 1,500 new job openings for orthodontists and 1,200 new jobs for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
But if you don't want to extend your schooling, could you still get a good job in the dentistry sector. The answer is yes! Although dental therapy is an up-and-coming position that isn't quite as common in the U.S. as other countries, an article at Dr Bicuspid says that many Americans would be happy to see this midlevel provider:
Survey: 80% of U.S. voters support dental therapists
Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of dental therapists, according to the results of a recent phone survey. Interviewers asked thousands of registered U.S. voters if they would like a new type of midlevel provider similar to a nurse practitioner, and 80% of respondents said yes . . .
Critics are concerned that dental therapists will not provide the same standard of care as a dentist. They also tend to be skeptical that therapists can increase access to dental care or reduce costs.
Meanwhile, proponents of midlevel providers point to evidence that dental therapists effectively reduce untreated caries, not only in the few U.S. states that have approved their use but also abroad. In addition, support for midlevel providers appears to be gaining momentum.
Dental therapy is a great route because you'd be able to offer your services to those who in the past would have to opt out of dental care. Dental therapists are highly trained to perform preventative dentistry and pediatric dentistry procedures under the guidance of a dentist. You can learn more about these kinds of services at myimagedental.com/services/preventive-dentistry/
The Dentistry Sector Has Some of the Best Job Opportunities is available on: http://www.myimagedental.com