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Challenges And Implications Of Mandated Reporting To Child Welfare In Dentistry, Katheryn Goldman Dmd, Mph, Phd, Daniel Pollack Msw, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Dentists are mandated reporters and are at the forefront of screening for child welfare referrals. The laws and systems surrounding reporting practice leave dentists working in pediatric settings with the responsibility of making a quick judgment about child maltreatment, with limited information, and sometimes limited training. Increased interdisciplinary collaboration and education on child welfare is necessary to better prepare and support dentists for practice with children who may present with suspected child maltreatment.

Sepsis Is Serious. Recognize The Signs, Stuart L. Segelnick Dds, Ms, Cde

The New York State Dental Journal

Untreated or poorly managed periodontal disease, caries, endodontic and dental alveolar lesions can lead to sepsis. Case reports published in dental literature highlight the morbidity and mortality of dental disease complications.

Workers' Rights Front And Center, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

New York City takes lead in codifying employee rights and employer obligations.

Everyone Deserves A Dental Home, Loren C. Baim Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

With knowledge and preparation, dental practices should be able to accommodate the growing population of people on the autism spectrum.

Guiding Our Implants: Using Dynamic Surgical Guidance To Maximize Predictability, Shane Endres Dds, Ma, Ryan Schure Dds, Msc, Frcd

The New York State Dental Journal

Dynamic surgical guidance (DSG) is a recent advance in implant dentistry, used in an effort to maximize the efficiency and predictability of implant surgeries. A study, conducted by Navigate Surgical Technologies using the Inliant system, was undertaken in Toronto, Canada to analyze the success and accuracy of this technology. Twenty-three implants placed in twenty-two subjects were examined. The results showed that implant placement using Inliant was extremely accurate when compared to the pre-surgical plan. Additionally, there were no significant errors or deviations in implant placement. The study concluded with the Food and Drug Administration of the United States granting safety …

Peripheral Ameloblastoma: Case Report And Literature Review, Anna Cappell Cooper Ba, Daria Vasilyeva Dds, Khanh Trinh Dmd, Elizabeth Philipone Dmd

The New York State Dental Journal

Peripheral ameloblastoma is a benign, painless, and slow-growing odontogenic tumor, which commonly affects gingival soft tissues or edentulous alveolar areas. Peripheral ameloblastoma is typically found during the 5th to 7th decades of life, with a mean patient age of 52 years, and exhibits a male predilection. Histopathology features are consistent with those of conventional ameloblastoma. The treatment of choice is conservative surgical excision with minimal disease-free margins and appropriate follow-up.

N Y State Dent J April 2024

The New York State Dental Journal

In the April 2024 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• “Challenges and Implications of Mandated Reporting to Child Welfare in Dentistry”
• “Guiding our Implants: Using Dynamic Surgical Guidance to Maximize Predictability”
• “Peripheral Ameloblastoma”, a case report and literature review
• and “Everyone Deserves a Dental Home”, a Perspectives article on meeting the dental needs of autistic people

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and legal columns, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Squamous Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report, Sara Endo Dds, Timothy Chang Dds, Daria Vasilyeva Dds, Scott M. Peters Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Squamous odontogenic tumors (SOT) are slow-growing, benign, rare intraosseous neoplasms. SOT are typically found in the premolar-canine region of the maxilla and the molar region of the mandible. These lesions have no gender predilection and show peak occurrence in the third decade of life.

Don't Let A Short-Term Illness Knock You Out, Stuart L. Segelnick Dds, Ms, Cde

The New York State Dental Journal

Today, we better understand the ethical dilemma of working while sick, which can bring an increased risk to the health of our employees and patients and affect the dentist's decision-making capacity. But an illness that causes the dentist to stay at home and not function can have a devastating effect on the practice.

All Golden Parachutes That Glitter Are Not Gold, Chester J. Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Dental practice owners who pull the ripcord of their retirement parachute in selling their practices to private equity-funded companies must protect themselves from personal risk and dentistry from threats to its status as a profession.

New Laws In The New Year, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

Dentists impacted by changes to child abuse and beneficial ownership reporting laws.

N Y State Dent J March 2024

The New York State Dental Journal

In the March 2024 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim-Induced Thrombocytopenia
• Dentists and Oral Surgeons, Beware
• Squamous Odontogenic Tumor

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Report Of Two Cases And A Literature Review, Leigh Griffin Dds, Michael Graffeo Dds, Jay Sher Dds, Paul D. Freedman Dds, Renée F. Reich

The New York State Dental Journal

Sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim (ST) is a sulfonamide derivative antibiotic that interferes with bacterial folic acid synthesis and growth by blocking dihydrofolic acid formation from para-aminobenzoic acid. One of the potential side effects of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is a blood disorder characterized by a decreased number of circulating platelets. We present two cases of ST induced thrombocytopenia where the oral manifestations were the first indication of the low platelet count leading to life saving interventions. Our aim is to educate dentists about the oral manifestations of thrombocytopenia and its association with ST as their examination may be instrumental in directing treatment.

Dentists And Oral Surgeons Beware: Some Suggested Ibuprofen-Based Pain Regimens May Result In Severe Adverse Outcomes In Older Persons, Arthur H. Friedlander Dmd, Ida K. Friedlander Rn, Rsn, Ms, Soraya De A. Berti-Couto Dds, Phd, Paulo H. Couto-Souza Dds, Phd

The New York State Dental Journal

The origins of the current “opioid epidemic” sweeping America with its consequent overdose related deaths has resulted in numerous publications accusing the dental profession of excessively prescribing narcotic analgesics leading to the initial addictive episode. These allusions have prompted the national organization representing New York States’ almost 600 oral and maxillofacial surgeons to develop and promulgate in its official journal , a position paper detailing a non-narcotic pain management regimen to alleviate post operative discomfort. However, their pronouncement suggests prescribing a maximum daily dosage of ibuprofen which has previously been documented as causing myocardial infarction and stroke in vulnerable older …

Diagnostic Detail: Understanding The Impact Of Tooth Rotation In Correcting Mucogingival Defects, Trevor Simmonds Dds, Stephanie M. Chu Dmd, Mike Roig Dmd, Kristian T. Poventud Dmd

The New York State Dental Journal

Introduction: The subepithelial connective tissue graft (S-CTG) is the gold standard in achieving root coverage but is not without limitations. The Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) is an alternative source that can compensate for the S-CTG’s limitations. Body: Severe recession type 1 (RT1) defects were treated with a combined approach of autogenous and allogeneic soft tissue grafting, optimizing the benefits of both types of materials, in order to achieve maximum root coverage (MRC). Conclusion: Identifying the anatomical limitations of gingival recession as it relates to tooth rotation and its impact on vascular supply will best prepare both the clinician and patient …

N Y State Dent J January 2024

The New York State Dental Journal

In the January 2024 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• When One Door Closes, Another Opens
• Oral Manifestations of Metastatic Diseases: A Clinical and Histologic Analysis of Seven Cases
• Dentistry Transformed: An Overview of Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Dental Care
• Unlocking the Future of Dentistry: A Summary of AI and Augmented Intelligence in Dentistry from ADA’s White Paper
• Diagnostic Detail: Understanding the Impact of Tooth Rotation in Correcting Mucogingival Defects

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and …

Harnessing The Power Of Ai, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

Federal government steps in to ensure safe, secure and trustworthy development of artificial intelligence.

Unlocking The Future Of Dentistry: A Summary Of Ai And Augmented Intelligence In Dentistry From Ada's White Paper, Kenneth W. Aschheim Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Titled "ADA SCDI White Paper No. 1106 for Dentistry", this document discusses how AI and AuI are being integrated into various clinical domains, encompassing areas such as preventive care, caries, and periodontal disease management, dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, imaging, orthodontics, and more.

True Confession Of An Artificial Intelligence System, Chester Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

A technology that makes clinical recommendations and gives advice requires practitioners to engage in ethically guided clinical judgment to guard against its weaknesses.

Oral Manifestations Of Metastatic Diseases: A Clinical And Histologic Analysis Of 7 Cases, Zeming Zheng Dds, Elizabeth Philipone Dmd

The New York State Dental Journal

Metastatic diseases comprise 1-3% of malignant oral neoplasms with nearly one-third of patients being unaware of having a primary cancer1-4,9. This retrospective analysis identified all oral lesions diagnosed as metastatic disease in the CDM Department of Oral Pathology’s oral biopsy database from 2015-2020 and reported on patient demographics, clinical presentation and diagnosis, origin of the primary, and whether the patient had known history of the disease. From 17,500 total cases, 7 cases were identified as metastatic disease and described in detail. Clinicians’ recognition and awareness of these lesions’ often evasive, ambiguous oral presentations may help facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Dentistry Transformed: A Brief Overview Of Artificial Intelligence’S Role In Dental Care, Brandon Veremis Dds, Kenneth W. Aschheim Dds, Parul Khare Mds, Msc Fo (Belgium), Fpfa

The New York State Dental Journal

Reviewing how AI literature should be assessed before discussing current published literature and how AI is currently being used in practice is beneficial. While dentists and allied dental healthcare professionals receive training on evaluating the quality of scientific literature generally, AI studies are relatively new and only some dental professionals have received formal education regarding the evaluation of an AI-related publication.2 It is unclear how many reviewers for traditional dental journals have an appropriate level of experience to adjudicate the effectiveness of an AI submission; some meta-analytic studies suggest that a significant number of reported AI studies in dentistry have …

N Y State Dent J November 2023

The New York State Dental Journal

In the November 2023 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Verruciform Xanthoma
• Use of a 3D Intraoral Scanner for Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Cocaine-Induced Oronasal Fistula
• Adenoid Ameloblastoma with Dentinoid

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Verruciform Xanthoma, Khanh Trinh Dmd, Daniel Nassimi Dds, Daria Vaislyeva Dds, Scott Peters Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Verruciform xanthoma (VX) is a benign epithelial proliferation typically found on the masticatory mucosa. VX usually affects patients in their 5 th to 6 th decade of life. VX is treated with simple excision with a low chance of recurrence after surgery.

Council Appeals For Member Input, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

NYSDA's Council on Ethics is engaged in a review of the Association's Code of Ethics. It's a process it wants members to participate in.

Don't Throw Out The Employee Dentist Covenant-Not-To-Compete Baby With The Exploitive Employer Bathwater, Chester Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

In our legal system's attempts to curb overreaching employer conduct, it must legislate strict controls, rather than overbroadly ban reasonable covenants not to compete that protect the dentist-patient relationship and incentivize dental practices to nurture one of society's most valuable assets: patient goodwill.

Use Of A 3d Intraoral Scanner For Prosthetic Rehabilitation Of Cocaine-Induced Oronasal Fistula, Anita Agarwal Bds, Dmd, Mph, Timothy Levine Dmd, Victor Badner Dmd, Mph

The New York State Dental Journal

A novel method using a 3D intraoral scanner (IOS) is used to overcome difficulties in obtaining conventional impressions to fabricate an obturator for a posteriorly located oronasal fistula secondary to chronic nasal cocaine use.

Adenoid Ameloblastoma With Dentinoid, Eric Silver Dmd, Md, Stephen Roth Dds, Lydia Lam Dds, John Fantasia Dds, Steve Yusupov Dds, Md

The New York State Dental Journal

Adenoid ameloblastoma with dentinoid (AAD) is a rare benign neoplasm of odontogenic epithelium, with under 50 cases having been reported in the literature. AAD shares histopathological characteristics with both ameloblastomas and adenomatoid odontogenic tumors. They are unique because of dentinoid deposition without enamel. We present a case of AAD in the maxilla of a 13 year old. The patient was treated with left infrastructure maxillectomy and left partial infratemporal fossa dissection. This case reports on an extremely rare disease process in an uncommon location in a pediatric patient.

Use Of Dentoalveolar And Zygomatic Implants In Restoration Of Maxillary Defect Following Fibula Free-Flap Reconstruction Failure, Paul Canallatos Dds, Ms, Thom Loree Md, Amanda Colebeck Dds, Ms, Maureen Sullivan Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Oral cancer resections cause tissue defects which result in functional complications such as masticatory dysfunction, dysphagia, articulation and phonation issues. When the defect involves the maxillary arch, obturation is needed whether it be surgical or prosthetic. In cases where surgical procedures become ineffective, prosthetic options could be challenging. This is a case of a 78-year-old male developed the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the right alveolar ridge. The patient underwent partial maxillectomy and right neck dissection with fibula free-flap reconstruction of the maxillary arch. Despite a positive doppler reading, the fibula free-flap became non-vital seven days post-operatively. At the …

Dentistry Must Continue To "Get It" Or "Lose It", Chester Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Participants in all aspects of the dental profession must understand our unique roles to succeed as leaders in our joint mission to meet society's oral health needs.

N Y State Dent J August-September 2023

The New York State Dental Journal

In the August-September 2023 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Iatrogenic Indirect Compression of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve by a Dental Implant
• Use of Dentoalveolar and Zygomatic Implants in Restoration of Maxillary Defect Following Fibula Free-flap Reconstruction Failure
• Flapless Approach to Dental Implant Surgery: To Use or Not to Use?

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.