Dental and Oral Health Features and Journal Articles

• Narrowing the Rural Oral Healthcare Gap: A 2017 Symposium What is the current state of oral health care in rural areas in the US and how can it be improved? A symposium explored the issues and challenges as they relate to interprofessional practice.
  BMC Oral Health, January 2019
• Factors Affecting the Severity of Permanent Tooth Impaction This study examined various factors that might impact the severity of permanent tooth impaction, including tooth type, age, gender, tooth agenesis, and retained deciduous predecessors.
  BMC Oral Health, January 2019
• Vitamin D in Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Does low serum vitamin D play a role in recurrent aphthous stomatitis?
  BMC Oral Health, January 2019
• Restorations and Fracture Resistance of Root-Filled Premolars This study compared the strength required to fracture root canal filled maxillary premolars restored with various different materials.
  BMC Oral Health, December 2018
• Physicians of the Year 2018: Best and Worst Physicians exemplified the best and worst of their calling in 2018. At their best, they won awards and blew the whistle on an illegal cancer drug scheme. At worst, they abused patients and provided unnecessary treatment for their own gain.
  Medscape News Slideshows, December 2018
• Person-Centered Care Model in Dentistry The authors propose a person-centered care approach to improve oral health as an integral part of overall health, with an emphasis on the role of health care system designer.
  BMC Oral Health, December 2018
• Most Memorable Gifts Received From Patients It's the holidays, and that means 'thank you' gifts from patients for your care. Here are some notable presents received by physicians.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, December 2018
• The Year in Medicine 2018: News That Made a Difference Read the news that got the most attention this year in medicine, including the severe flu season, record high STD incidence, gun violence, and more.
  Medscape News Slideshows, December 2018
• The 10 Graphic Novels That Made Graphic Medicine Here are 10 can't-miss titles from the growing canon of graphic medicine.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, November 2018
• Can a Brief CBT Intervention Improve Oral Health Behaviour? A form of cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, demonstrated potential to improve oral health behavior in young adults with poor oral health in this study.
  BMC Oral Health, November 2018
• Parenting and Oral Health in an Inner-city Environment This study explored views on oral health and dental care among parents with young children living in underserved inner-city communities.
  BMC Oral Health, November 2018
• Socioeconomic Status, Oral Health and Dental Disease This study compared the magnitude of socioeconomic inequality in oral health and dental disease among adults in four economically developed countries.
  BMC Oral Health, November 2018
• When Art Talks: Expressions of Clinician Well-Being Medscape presents some of the most evocative visual artworks, created by clinicians, students, patients, and loved ones, from the Expressions of Clinician Well-Being art exhibition.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, November 2018
• Updates in Sjögren Syndrome Dr Robert Fox discusses the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advances in this autoimmune disorder.
  Medscape Rheumatology, November 2018
• Restoration of Incisors Using a 3D-printed Template These cases demonstrate the use of 3D printing technology as a rapid, convenient, aesthetic and functional option for restoring fractured incisors.
  BMC Oral Health, October 2018
• History of Periodontal Treatment and Risk for IUGR Are women with periodontal disease during pregnancy at higher risk of delivering a low birthweight infant?
  BMC Oral Health, October 2018
• Radiation Risk of Cancer From Orthodontic Cone-beam CT How safe is cone-beam computed tomography used in dentistry? This study evaluated the patient radiation dose and estimated the radiation cancer risk from dental CBCT.
  BMC Oral Health, October 2018
• Cost-effectiveness of Single-implant vs. Fixed Prosthesis This study compared prosthetic treatment for the loss of a single molar from cost and quality of life perspectives. Does an implant provide better cost-benefit than a fixed dental prosthesis?
  BMC Oral Health, September 2018
• Safety of Polymer-based Dental Fillings During Pregnancy Endocrine disruptors can be released from polymer-based dental filling materials. Might their use present a risk to the fetus?
  BMC Oral Health, September 2018
• Trends in HPV-Associated Cancers -- United States, 1999-2015 How have HPV-associated cancer rates changed from 1999 to 2015? This report examined trends in cervical cancer, as well as oropharyngeal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, and anal cancers.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018