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These teeth were made for growin’

Humans have two sets of teeth. We learn this from the time we’re young. Our baby teeth come in first, then, around age six, our baby teeth begin to loosen and fall out making room for our adult, permanent teeth. Researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC have discovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators, and hope to use this knowledge to someday re-grow teeth in humans.

5/15/2013
A young patient with a rare neurological disorder proves a challenging sedation case

A member of DOCS Education writes:

I have an upcoming patient who is a 21-year-old male with Landau-Kleffner syndrome that is to be sedated for a two-surface filling. The patient was seen by another dentist four years ago, and at that time was given two .25mg tabs of Triazolam prior to dental work. The patient has Autism-type movements and struggles to sit still, making monitoring difficult.

5/15/2013
Don’t call it a comeback

DOCS Education is proud to introduce The Incisor Hub. Every piece of content from the Incisor over the past several years, organized into one place. We’ve taken all the content you love and placed it into one, easy to navigate location. Sort by case study, featured story or blog post to find the content you want, when you want it. Hankering to narrow down your search even more? Sort by article subject, find your favorite dental news, science findings, sedation related stories and more, just with the click of the mouse.

5/15/2013
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Oral Cancer: We need to talk about it

Younger and younger patients are being diagnosed with oral cancer, a disease that, until recently, was thought to only infect older patients. Delta Dental of Tennessee has released a new education video on YouTube entitled, “Oral Cancer: We need to talk about it,” in an attempt to spread awareness about the rising trend of oral cancer in patients under 40.

5/3/2013
Does a patient’s osteoporosis complicate sedation?

Dr. Mark Chunn, Fellow with DOCS Education, writes:

I have a 71-year-old female whom I have seen several times over two years ago when we removed a couple of teeth. Recently she presented with a minor problem that was addressed on an emergency basis (limited exam). I have recommended that she return for a complete exam and radiographs in order to formulate a treatment plan. In reviewing her medical history, I learned that she was placed on Alendronate one month ago by a nurse practitioner. She also takes Metformin and Pravastatin.

5/3/2013
Take me to the river, drop me in the water

Never a cut and dry issue, water fluoridation is again in the news. U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D. has officially endorsed water fluoridation as "one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens."

5/1/2013
Is a self-described "functioning alcoholic" a candidate for sedation, or even for treatment?

A DOCS Education member from Washington state questions whether they should treat a patient who they suspect of being under the influence of alcohol. Find out what DOCS Education faculty and regulatory council have to say about the situation.

4/24/2013
Tooth be Told — Ancient dental fossils provide early human link

A team of scientists have discovered dental links between a species discovered in South Africa and the earliest forms of humans.

4/23/2013

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