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89% of Dentists Fear Getting Sued

According to Dental Protection, 89% of its dentist members in the United Kingdom are...

The High Costs of Dental Care Stress 41% of Patients the Most

The cost of dental care including out of pocket costs for procedures are the...

Opioid Prescriptions for Wisdom Tooth Extractions Linked to Long-Term Use

While many people have their wisdom teeth removed when they are teenagers or young...

Class of Drug Linked to Surge in Opioid-Related Deaths

People with chronic pain often are prescribed benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and...

Patients With Dental Phobia More Likely to Have Caries and Missing Teeth

Dental anxiety is common, though it is considered a phobia when it has a...

Acupuncture Explored as an Alternative Dental Treatment

Patients see plenty of needles when they’re at the dentist’s office. But they may...

Holiday Vices May Lead to Bruxism

The holidays are coming. And the bad habits that accompany many celebrations may lead...

How to Spot Child Abuse Among Your Patients

About 702,000 children were substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect in 2014, according...

“Mindful” Techniques Reduce Dental Student Stress

Mindfulness is the skill of learning to pay attention to one’s present experience without...

Dental Visits May Soon be Easier for Children With Autism

The dental office has proven to be troublesome for children with autism spectrum disorder....