The DMD Top 5 for the Week Ending Jan. 20
These 5 stories were the most popular on Dentist's Money Digest last week.
The 14 Worst Airplane Behaviors: Expedia.com commissioned the study, conducted by GfK. The research company interviewed and analyzed the responses of 1,005 U.S. interviewees aged 18-years and older.
2. How to Dig Out of Student Loan Debt: The average dental school graduate in 2016 left school with $261,149 in student loans, according to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). More than 30 percent of grads reported debt of more than $300,000.
3. Which Anesthesia Do Dental Patients Prefer? Study Offers Insights: The study, performed by researchers at the Tokyo Dental College, looked to determine whether dental patients preferred propofol or sevoflurane.
4. Alzheimer's Drug Could Change How Dentists Treat Large Cavities: Researchers have shown a way to stimulate new dentin growth following infection or trauma involving the use of stem cells contained in a tooth’s pulp.
5. A Pearl of a Destination: Savor Charleston's Oyster: A bucket of oysters — or about 36 of the briny treats – will cost you about $12 dollars. If you don’t feel like shucking them yourself, there are plenty of food trucks and restaurants to take care of it for you.
Maximizing Value: The Hidden Benefits of Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Through Oral Hygiene
September 10th 2024Originally posted on Infection Control Today. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a significant infection prevention concern, leading to high patient mortality, increased health care costs, and ICU usage. Oral hygiene is an effective preventive measure.
Restoring Severe Tetracycline-Stained Teeth and Correcting Protruding Anterior Teeth
September 10th 2024In this case presentation, IPS e.max and other Ivoclar products are used to remove tetracycline stains, pull back the splaying of the upper anterior teeth, and deliver a great new smile to the patient.
