DIQ Clinical Insights - May 2nd, 2024
 
 
A Tylenol gummy?
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May 2, 2024

Hello, clinicians!

Leaky implants? No, thanks. Learn more about why a good seal is important as well as materials to consider that will ensure long-term success.

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
Editorial Director


In this issue:

💊 New versions of Tylenol dental professionals need to know about

🦷 Addressing the connection leakage issues in the dental implant/abutment space

🦠 Viruses and the oral cavity: A focus on HPV and HSV and their diverse clinical manifestations

CE: The human trafficking crisis: Identifying and reporting in the dental setting

DE’s Business Lab: Veterinarians are paid as medical providers: Why aren’t dentists?

Soon to be in the spotlight and heavily advertised is a new version of acetaminophen—an 800 mg gummy bite designed for kids. Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we look at what’s Tylenol (and what isn’t).
Inadequate sealing around dental implants can create microgaps that allow bacteria to enter, leading to inflammation and infection of the peri-implant tissues. The material you choose to fill the screw access chamber can make all the difference.
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From harmless bumps to potentially precancerous lesions, understanding the various viral presentations of HPV and HSV is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention. Regular dental checkups are key.
By educating dental professionals, victims of human trafficking are more likely to be rescued and receive the proper resources for healing and recovery. Learn more in this CE course.
Why do dentists hesitate to make some recommendations for patients? Fear of the cost. Medical billing can take care of that for everyone.