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Bring Who You (Really) Are To What You Do…Getting On The Path To Self-Discovery, Paul Sletten

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article explores the importance of self-reflection and creating a balanced life by prioritizing passions, relationships and personal well-being. It encourages dental professionals to take a holistic approach to life and work, aiming for fulfillment and significance, particularly as they approach retirement.

The Ethical Dilemma Of Social Media, Janet H. Southerland

New Orleans Dental Association News

Social media has transformed dentistry, enhancing communication, education, and patient engagement. However, ethical challenges, including privacy concerns and misinformation, pose risks. This article explores the benefits and challenges of social media in dentistry, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines to uphold professional standards while leveraging digital advancements for improved care and education.

Noda News March 2025

New Orleans Dental Association News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Ada News - 03/03/2025, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Interdisciplinary Management Of A Patient With Developmental Disabilities Under General Anesthesia In An Academic Dental Surgery Center: A Case Report, Kevin R. Adams, Tim Verceles, Fatima Mashkoor, Jesse W. Manton

Pacific Journal of Health

Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may require dental care to be delivered while under general anesthesia, albeit there is often greater need for these services than hospital capacity allows.

Case Description: This case report presents a 19-year-old male with intellectual and developmental disabilities and numerous comorbidities who was able to be treated under general anesthesia in an academic dental surgery center by an interdisciplinary team. The accompanying discussion identifies strategies that dental teams and academic centers can consider to effectively provide care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require general anesthesia.

Be Safe Out There, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

In recent months, NYSDA has experienced a series of cyberattacks, where members received fake e-mails purporting to be from NYSDA Trustees. These are known as phishing attacks, a form of cyberattack that attempts to engage the recipient into falling for some scam or into clicking on a link that activates malicious software.

New Dentist News (March 2025), Ada Committee On The New Dentist

New Dentist News

New Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.

Stress Of Dental Students, Ellen Lee Dds, Ningshu Lyu Dds, Yixin Bao Dds, Yutong Fan Dds, Yueqi Gao Dds, Bryan Gu Dds, Vicky Quach Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

The purpose of this study is to assess what factors cause the most stress for students in dental school and to evaluate different ways to reduce stress. Our aim is to analyze the factors causing stress and offer strategies to help students overcome it.

Articulator Q1 2025

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This issue features speakers from the 2025 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) and additional content including:

• A feature from Prof. Dr. Anne O'Connell on traumatic dental injuries in pediatric patients.
• A recap from Dr. Jack Nguyen of cutting-edge dental products and technologies presented at Innovation 360 during the 2025 RMDC.
• A feature from Drs. Karen Tindall and Laura Schwindt exploring science-backed strategies for stress management, mindfulness and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• An article from Mr. David Bashford detailing the ins and outs of Colorado's regulations on paid leave.
• An exploration of AI in dentistry from Ms. Laura Ramsey from …

Artificial Intelligence Will Never Feel What We Feel, Michelle C. Dziurgot D.D.S.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The editorial discusses the fundamental difference between human emotions and artificial intelligence, using "The Jetsons" character Rosie as a metaphor. While acknowledging AI's superior performance in certain tasks and its growing industry presence, the author emphasizes that AI lacks true feelings and cognitive common sense. The piece argues that while AI is a valuable tool for enhancing productivity and bridging skill gaps, it should be embraced as an aid rather than a replacement for human emotional intelligence.

Online Reviews: Myths, Tips, And Tricks, Anish Gupta D.D.S.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Online reviews are a source of reputation marketing which are valuable to the practice of dentistry. Reviews bring patients in and provide social proof for your practice. We discuss what makes a good review, tips to get reviews, and dispel certain myths regarding online reviews.

Retreatability Of Bioceramic And Resin-Based Root Canal Sealers Using Xp Shaper Rise: An In Vitro Study, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate in-vitro the retreatability of premixed calcium-silicate-based sealer versus resinbased

sealer when combined with gutta-percha using the single-file system XP-endo Rise.

Materials and methods: 26 canals in typodont acrylic Nissin teeth were instrumented with E-flex blue rotary instruments up to

size 0.35mm and taper of 4%. Root canals were divided into two groups, obturated using either hydraulic condensation technique

with a bioceramic sealer (n=13) or continuous wave of compaction (CWC) technique with a resin-based sealer (n=13). The

retreatment procedure was done for both groups using the XP-endo Rise instruments. The time required …

Post-Operative Pain After Non-Surgical Root Canal Treatment With A Single Cone/ Bio-Ceramic Sealer Based Obturation: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: compare the post- operative pain associated with sealer-based obturation technique (SBO) using bioceramic sealer and a (CWC) obturation technique with a resin-based sealer.

Materials and methods: two-arm randomized clinical trial with 2 parallel groups 20 patients each, after shaping the canals to a minimum dimension of 30/.04, except for a single middle mesial canal, which was shaped to 25/.04 patients randomly allocated into two groups based on the obturation material used. To ensure patient privacy, each name was replaced with a case number. Patients documented their pain on a 0–10 (VAS) at: 4 hours, one day, and two days …

Intracanal Microbial Reduction After Root Canal Preparation With Different Tapered Instruments. An Ex-Vivo Study, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: The objective of this ex vivo study was to assess the dual impact of instruments taper and irrigation activation methods on bacterial reduction in infected root canals.

Materials and methods:42 extracted human molar teeth were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 2 weeks to develop a mature biofilm. The samples were divided into four experimental groups and two control groups. The experimental groups underwent root canal preparation using two different instruments: XP Shaper (taper 0.04) and Reciproc Blue R25 (taper 0.08). Additionally, two different activation methods were tested: mechanical (XP Finisher) and sonic (EDDY). Bacterial reduction was assessed using Colony …

Accuracy Of Endodontic Access Guides Printed By A Costefficient 3d Printer (An In-Vitro Study), Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: This study evaluated the precision and trueness of endodontic access guides fabricated using a cost-effective desktop LCD 3D

printer compared to a higher-cost SLA printer for guided endodontics.

Materials and methods: Thirty-two root canals from Nissin typodont teeth were divided into two groups: LCD and SLA. Virtual

planning was performed, and endodontic guides were fabricated using both 3D printing technologies. Pre-operative and postoperative

cone beam tomography (CBCT) scans were taken, and the linear deviation between the planned and actual access paths

was measured at two axial levels: the occlusal entry point and the canal orifice. Statistical analyses were conducted …

Evaluation Of Thymoquinone Cancer Chemo-Preventive Effect On Oral Leukoplakia: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Fatheya Zahran

Dentistry

Aim: This randomized clinical trial aimed to investigate the chemo-preventive role of thymoquinone in Nigella sativa extract in managing oral leukoplakia clinically, histologically, and at the molecular level. Methods: A total of 48 patients with oral leukoplakia were randomly allocated to three groups; Group A received local muco-adhesive tablets with Nigella sativa extract in 10 mg/kg dose, for three months, Group B same intervention but with Nigella sativa extract in 5 mg/kg dose, and lastly Group C was the placebo group. The outcomes assessed were clinical improvement, histologic improvement (degree of dysplasia), and molecular biomarkers Ki-67 and caspase-3 by immunohistochemistry. …

Dentistry And The Law: How To Handle Visits Or Contacts By An Ice Agent, Daniel Schulte J.D.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The article addresses how dental practices should handle visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following the January 2025 revocation of the "sensitive locations" policy. While ICE agents can enter public areas without warrants, they require judicial warrants, administrative warrants, or subpoenas to access private areas. Practices should verify agents' identities, follow established law enforcement policies, and protect patient information under HIPAA guidelines. The article recommends developing comprehensive policies and training staff to handle law enforcement visits appropriately.

Harnessing General Purpose Ai In Dental Practice: Strategic Solutions For A Burdened Workforce, Christopher J. Smiley D.D.S.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping dental practice administration by enhancing efficiency and providing solutions to address workforce shortages. Free-to-use generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, can streamline routine tasks, support creative workflows, and reduce the burden on office teams. However, dental professionals must understand AI’s limitations and ethical boundaries, including risks to patient confidentiality and the potential for inaccurate or misleading outputs. Proprietary dental-specific AI systems demonstrate a safer approach by providing specialized diagnostic support and practice analytics in more secure environments to meet HIPAA standards. Yet even these dentistry-based AI solutions carry a risk of bias …

Arteriovenous Malformation Presenting As A Disfigured And Throbbing Face: Case Report, Abrar Shamim Dds, Steven Halepas Dmd, Md, Alfonso Salcines Dmd, Md, Sidney B. Eisig Dds, Facs

The New York State Dental Journal

Maxillofacial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare condition in which arteries and veins are in continuity without a capillary bed in between, which poses a significant risk of severe bleeding. Intraosseous AVMs can lead to cortical bone expansion and facial deformity. Dental procedures may result in life-threatening bleeding risk if this condition is not recognized. This report describes a patient experiencing pain in the lower right side of the mouth, along with a taste of blood in the mornings and a tingling sensation in the chin and lower lip. The patient had a history of uncontrolled bleeding following a dental …

N Y State Dent J March 2025

The New York State Dental Journal

In the March 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Manifestations of Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to Multiple Sclerosis in Dentoalveolar Region: Case Report and Literature Review
• Arteriovenous Malformation Presenting as a Disfigured and Throbbing Face: Case Report
• Stress of Dental Students

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.

In this month's update from the New York State Dental Foundation, readers will find a call to action in the article "Volunteers Needed to Join Effort to Alleviate …