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In this study published in the Journal of Restorative Dentistry, in both the diabetic and non-diabetic groups, there was no statistically significant difference in the overall pain felt by patients after a single visit and after two visits. Further research on a larger sample size is necessary to definitively determine if diabetes can serve as a disease modifier and alter postoperative pain in irreversible pulpitis following a single-visit RCT in managed T2 diabetics.

Have you ever experienced this? You either failed to properly read the patient, failed to obtain the necessary diagnostic information, or failed to spend enough time listening to your patient to determine what was best for them. How do you recover whether you absolutely face-planted or just made a tiny error? You will learn how to discuss your patient’s “wants and needs” so you minimize misunderstandings in this free 1-credit CE webinar on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST. You will also review the predictable new patient experience, learn how to engage the entire team for a higher level of case acceptance, and learn how to react when things go wrong—how to diagnose, document, and recover so that the appropriate care is provided.

Dental practices can increase patient retention, boost productivity, and ultimately expand their practice by investing in team training. Patients are more likely to refer your practice to others and return for further consultations when they have a great experience at your office. For your office to be successful, a strong team effort involving the administrative staff, clinical team, and the dentist is necessary to ensure that your patients have an overall favorable experience.

The underlying reason for dry mouth can affect how to prevent it while sleeping. Water consumption, good oral hygiene, and avoiding acidic beverages and alcohol before night can all be beneficial. Other preventative strategies include utilizing nasal strips or a humidifier while sleeping. However, if your patients experience prolonged dry mouth, they should see a doctor. They can ascertain if any prescription drugs or pre-existing medical issues might be contributing to the symptoms.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 20% of people will get an oral ulcer at some point. The University of Tennessee’s Dr. Amit Correa, a fellow in hematology and oncology, goes over what to look for, potential causes, how to evaluate a patient with an oral ulcer, what the physical examination entails, other common conditions in the oral cavity that a clinician should be aware of, treatment options, and more in this podcast.

ChatGPT is already in existence; it is not the future. A significant shift in the healthcare sector is about to occur thanks to developments in chatbots, AI, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. The public may see a preview of what the healthcare sector might look like in the future thanks to ChatGPT. Patients will be able to do research, self-diagnose, and self-prognose with a fair amount of accuracy because to the remarkable data sets and analysis techniques available to them. The dental profession must be ready for the societal and ethical ramifications of this technology.