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Effects Of A Mandatory Covid-19 Testing Policy On No-Show Rates For Aerosol Generating Procedures, Ramin Kashani Dds, Natesha Kumar Dds, Sheena Nandi Dds, Mph, Courtney H. Chinn Dds, Mph

The New York State Dental Journal

Purpose: To determine the impact of a mandatory COVID-19 testing policy on visit no- show rates. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review at Bellevue Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Clinic, comparing no-show rates and dental work completed before and during this policy. Results: We assessed a total of 812 scheduled appointments. After the policy, we found no statistical difference between no-show rates, more quadrants of dental work completed per visit (P<0.001), and shorter interval times between appointments (P<0.001). Conclusion: The policy did not increase visit no-show rates. We also found more treatment completed in a shorter timeframe.

Clinical Pharmacology Of Cannabis Relevant To Dentistry, Fran M. Gengo Pharmd, Pcp

The New York State Dental Journal

Cannabis is no longer an illicit drug but rather a drug whose use has dramatically increased because its recreational use is largely legal, and its use in medicine has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of many difficult to treat disorders including chronic pain, spasticity, and several cancer related problems to name but a few.

This change represents several new challenges for dentists. Chronic cannabis use can increase the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease and dental caries. Cannabis also has been shown to alter the clinical pharmacokinetics and the magnitude of the clinical actions of many pharmacologic agents frequently used …

Dentist And Dental Hygienist Compact License Portability Without Federal Control, Chester Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

State governments and licensing agencies, dental education and organized dentistry must partner to attain dental and dental hygiene license portability through an interstate agreement.

An Unusual Presentation Of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Aaron E. Yancoskie, Ghazeleh Peiravani Dds, Jordana S. Rothernberg Dds, Anthony S. Alessi Dmd, Md, Heather Z. Fugazy Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a destructive process that may involve both hard and soft tissues. While rare, it has a predilection for the oral and maxillofacial region. LCH occurs across the age range, yet is often diagnosed in the pediatric population. The dentigerous cyst (DC) is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst. It typically presents in young adult patients as a solitary lesion associated with impacted third molars. Here we present a case of LCH occurring in the wall of a DC in a 12-year-old male.

N Y State Dent J June-July 2024

The New York State Dental Journal

In the June-July 2024 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• “Managing Perforating Internal Root Resorption Nonsurgically”
• “Clinical Pharmacology of Cannabis Relevant to Dentistry”
• “An Unusual Presentation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis"
• and “The Welcome Mat is Out”, a Perspectives article on encouraging new dentists to become engaged in organized dentistry.

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.

New State Laws Provide Further Protections For Patients And Employees, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

FTG weighs in with final Noncompete Rule. Dentists would be well advised to pay attention to new employment rules as they apply to practices of all sizes.

Managing Perforating Internal Root Resorption Non-Surgically: A Report Of 2 Cases And A Review Of The Literature, Joseph C. Stern Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

Aim: To describe the use of bioceramics in the non-surgical treatment of perforating internal root resorption.

Summary: Confusion over the subject of root resorption seems ubiquitous in the general dental community. Because of the several subheadings such as internal, external cervical, and apical, and because of a variety of causes for each, such as trauma, pressure, infection, inflammation, and systemic, the confusion can be understandable. It seems that this confusion arises primarily from the nomenclature describing the location and etiology of root resorption. This case report deals with perforating internal root resorption (IRR), its causes, diagnosis, and successful nonsurgical treatment, …

The Welcome Mat Is Out, Robert Margolin Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

The author relates his own positive experience in encouraging new dentists to become engaged in organized dentistry.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.