James C. Melville

1 month ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |James C. Melville |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch

Many times, mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians. The study was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The variability in decisions may shine a light on the need for evidence-based clinical guidelines for extracting asymptomatic third molars, the authors wrote.

Dec 3, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |James C. Melville |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch

Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Stress management strategies should consider the impact of demographic factors, social media types, and content on this anxiety, the authors wrote.

Sep 24, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | James C. Melville |Ava Barros |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections. This study was recently published in . Furthermore, women were more likely than men to prefer extraction of partially impacted third molars to prevent cavities on second molars, which could be relevant in gender medicine, the authors wrote.

May 31, 2024 | change.org | James C. Melville

Signatures: 1,000Next Goal: 1,5001,0001,500SignaturesNext GoalWhy this petition mattersMass-scale acreage use of solar power panels should not be put on prime agricultural land, as it reduces our food farming and damages the soil. Instead, these panels should be installed on rooftops or brownfield sites where they won't interfere with agriculture. Prime farmland is crucial for feeding our growing population and maintaining a stable food supply.

May 31, 2024 | change.org | James C. Melville

Signatures: 871Next Goal: 1,0008711,000SignaturesNext GoalWhy this petition mattersMass-scale acreage use of solar power panels should not be put on prime agricultural land, as it reduces our food farming and damages the soil. Instead, these panels should be installed on rooftops or brownfield sites where they won't interfere with agriculture. Prime farmland is crucial for feeding our growing population and maintaining a stable food supply.