Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a global prevalence of 9-38%, with cases in the United States estimated at around 54 million. OSA is considered a sleep-related breathing disorder that accounts for obstruction of the upper airway, causing apneas.
Using AI in dental technology: WebCeph
The technology we use in the dental field is evolving and changing every day. One such technology is WebCeph, an online-based orthodontic diagnostic platform for dental clinicians.
Dental sealants: Essential protection for children and teenagers
Tooth decay is the most common oral disease among all types of individuals and can be seen early on in children and teenagers. The grooves of their premolars and molars are prone to infection, and so, there is a need for dental sealants.
The dentist’s role in managing trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that can result in inexplicable and spontaneous pain in the areas innervated by all three branches of the trigeminal nerve. Oftentimes, patients with trigeminal neuralgia will approach a dentist with complaints of pain in their mouth with no obvious cause.
The importance of the medical illustrator today
Of all the trends that have defined 21st-century education, none are more obvious than the increasing incorporation of technology in the classroom. Yet even as technologies change, the role of the medical illustrator remains essential.
Future technologies in endodontics
As we navigate dental school, explore various specialties and consider potential residencies, we learn about the increasing complexity of cases that specialists handle. Fortunately, technology and research have also progressed to help specialists achieve these new goals and set higher standards.
Oral cancer screening methods and technology
According to the World Health Organization, each year there are roughly 657,000 new cases of oropharyngeal and oral cavity cancers worldwide, leading to about 330,000 deaths every year.