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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health. This study was recently published in The Lancet. Obesity-related complications are not only reducing life expectancy in countries like the U.S., but urgent preventive measures may be necessary in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to address rising obesity rates that are straining healthcare systems, the authors wrote.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet. Edentulism, severe periodontitis, and lip and oral cavity cancer may pose the greatest burden, the authors wrote.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
There may be a significant association between decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index scores and a bone mineral density (BMD) diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health. Furthermore, this difference may be most evident in patients with osteoporosis, the authors wrote. "Primary osteoporosis may correlate with dental health status," wrote the authors, led by Rahime Zeynep Erdem of the Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University in Turkey.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
The worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal. Furthermore, high sociodemographic index (SDI) countries and women may face a disproportionately higher burden of tooth loss, the authors wrote.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Barbara Madej |Ava Barros |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
Dentists are among the leading prescribers of narcotics for moderate to severe acute pain following dental procedures. While short-term opioid prescriptions may not significantly harm the patient, failing to account for other risk factors can contribute to opioid misuse and overdoses. In 2023, more than 110,000 people in the U.S. died from an overdose, emphasizing the severity of the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Barbara Madej |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
So what do you do when patients sit in the chair and refuse any kind of anesthetic during their dental procedure? While it is a rarity, it does happen, as was illustrated in a recent DrBicuspid.com article in which actor Billy Boyd of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy said he refused anesthetic during his emergency dental visit. Boyd said that he refused anesthetic because it would interfere with scenes he was scheduled to film that day for the movie.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Kevin Henry |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza |Melissa Busch
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. David Clark about his upcoming webinar on "Better Class II Restorations." They discussed the evolution of composite dentistry, the challenges of adapting to new techniques, and the importance of confidence in clinical skills. Dr. Clark emphasized the need for modernizing dental practices and introduced the Bioclear method as a revolutionary approach to composite restorations.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza |Melissa Busch
In a pivotal development this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) in August 2024 for emergency use in type 1 allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. This approval extends to adults and children weighing at least 66 lb (30 kg). The key innovation? Neffy is a nasal spray, removing the need for injections, which may provide critical advantages for patients who fear needles or hesitate during emergencies.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
Editor's note: Election Day is almost here, and the results that will be announced on November 5 are a source of stress for many Americans. With that in mind, we asked one prosthodontist for the advice she gives to patients about how stress impacts one's oral health. Here's what she had to say. Election season can take a toll on more than your mental health -- it might also affect your dental health.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Barbara Madej |Lisa Chan |Teresa Petersen Mendoza
Other than caries, tooth pain may be due to musculoskeletal, neuropathic, or neurovascular issues, according to a case report published recently in the Journal of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Clinicians must consider these causes to avoid patients' unnecessary, permanent treatment, the authors stated.
