Dennis Park DDS, Siew-Ging Gong BDS, MS, MA, PhD, MBA
{"title":"Factors affecting wages of dentists in the United States","authors":"Dennis Park DDS, Siew-Ging Gong BDS, MS, MA, PhD, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.08.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.08.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 277-280"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142349076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Approach to patients with body dysmorphic disorder in dentistry","authors":"Célia Borges DDS, Maria Lurdes Pereira DDS, PhD, Inês Caldas DDS, PhD, Leonor Frey-Furtado DDS","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance and affects approximately 0.7% through 2.4% of the general population, with dental-related concerns accounting for 20% of cases. Dentists in clinical practice could play a role in identifying and managing the care of patients with this condition. The authors aimed to evaluate the prevalence of BDD in dental patients and describe the characteristics of affected patients and available diagnostic tools.</div></div><div><h3>Types of Studies Reviewed</h3><div>The authors followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist and conducted searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus on July 4, 2024. Inclusion criteria included studies on adult patients with BDD and relevant to dental medicine. Exclusion criteria included studies in which this disorder was not the primary focus and studies involving children.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 401 articles retrieved, 8 met the inclusion criteria. Among these, in 4 studies researchers indicated that patients with BDD in dental settings are predominantly single and in 3 studies a higher prevalence in female patients was reported.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Practical Implications</h3><div>Accurate identification of BDD in patients seeking esthetic procedures is essential due to ethical and safety concerns for both oral health care professionals and patients, such as prevention of overtreatment and dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes. The results of this systematic review equip oral health care providers with insights into patient characteristics and screening tools to facilitate identification, informed decision making, and mitigation of potential medicolegal risks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 300-308"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Make America Healthy Again","authors":"Brett H. Kessler DDS, Richard J. Rosato DMD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.02.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.02.011","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 265-267"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143786273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriella Blazquez Deese DMD, Michelle T. Spoto DMD, PhD, Qiang Zhu DDS, PhD, Robert H. Aseltine Jr. PhD, Chia-Ling Kuo PhD, Kelin Zhong MS, Olivia Dort BS, Blythe Kaufman DMD, MDSc
{"title":"A survey of general dentists on the involvement of endodontists in restorative procedures","authors":"Gabriella Blazquez Deese DMD, Michelle T. Spoto DMD, PhD, Qiang Zhu DDS, PhD, Robert H. Aseltine Jr. PhD, Chia-Ling Kuo PhD, Kelin Zhong MS, Olivia Dort BS, Blythe Kaufman DMD, MDSc","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The authors investigated, via a web-based survey, the perceptions of general dentists in the United States regarding endodontists restoring endodontically treated teeth (ETT).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A 15-question survey was distributed to American Dental Association members. Participants were asked to rate their comfort with various scenarios. In the control scenario, an endodontist placed restorations without prior discussion with the general dentist. In the experimental scenario, an endodontist trained in endorestorative procedures, having previously discussed their intentions, placed the restorations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher exact test, McNemar test, and false discovery rate adjustment (<em>P</em><sub>adj</sub>).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The response rate was 48% (N = 544). General dentists were significantly more likely to accept the experimental scenario than the control scenario for post space creation (88.1% vs 84.2%; <em>P</em><sub>adj</sub> = .026), post placement (66.7% vs 52.2%; <em>P</em><sub>adj</sub> = 3.35e-13), and core placement (68.2% vs 55.1%; <em>P</em><sub>adj</sub> = 2.28e-12). Overall, 69% (374) supported endodontists placing restorations after discussion with referring general dentists, 12.9% (70) disagreed, and 18.4% (100) were undecided. Opponents (67) cited lack of trust (64%) and billing preferences (18%). Undecided general dentists (83) identified residency training (28%), case portfolios (16%), and individualized discussions (13%) as factors likely to increase acceptance. More recent graduates, female practitioners, those practicing at community clinics, in rural or urban areas, and in the South or West were significantly more comfortable with endodontists placing restorations (<em>P</em><sub>adj</sub> < .05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>General dentists broadly supported endodontists restoring ETT if they were trained in endorestorative procedures and after prior discussion.</div></div><div><h3>Practical Implications</h3><div>Endodontists should communicate their intent to restore ETT with general dentists to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 284-291"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethical guidance for dentists about offering nonfluoridated toothpaste to patients who request it","authors":"Brandon Ambrosino PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 338-339"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carsen R. McDaniel DDS, MS, Dawnyetta R. Hixson MD, DMD, MS, Thomas M. Johnson DMD, MS, Kimberly Ann S. Inouye DMD, MS
{"title":"Gingival nodule at the site of a previous connective tissue graft","authors":"Carsen R. McDaniel DDS, MS, Dawnyetta R. Hixson MD, DMD, MS, Thomas M. Johnson DMD, MS, Kimberly Ann S. Inouye DMD, MS","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 327-331"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141633766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Authors’ Response","authors":"Qi Fan, Hu Long DDS, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 282-283"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143785768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association Directory","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0002-8177(25)00119-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0002-8177(25)00119-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Page A12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143786272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Derek K. Smith DDS, PhD, MPH, Alessandro Villa DDS, MPH, PhD, Shlomo A. Koyfman MD, Noam Yarom DMD, MPH, Charlotte Duch Lynggaard MD, PhD, Nofisat Ismaila MD, MSc, Lone E. Forner DDS, PhD, Clifton David Fuller MD, PhD, Yvonne M. Mowery MD, PhD, Barbara A. Murphy MD, Erin Watson DMD, MHSc, David H. Yang DDS, Ivan Alajbeg DMD, MSc, PhD, Paolo Bossi MD, Michael Fritz MD, Neal D. Futran MD, DMD, Daphna Y. Gelblum MD, Edward King JD, Salvatore Ruggiero DMD, MD, Jonn S. Wu BMSc, MD, Deborah Saunders DMD
{"title":"The 2024 International Society of Oral Oncology-Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer-American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines for the prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw","authors":"Derek K. Smith DDS, PhD, MPH, Alessandro Villa DDS, MPH, PhD, Shlomo A. Koyfman MD, Noam Yarom DMD, MPH, Charlotte Duch Lynggaard MD, PhD, Nofisat Ismaila MD, MSc, Lone E. Forner DDS, PhD, Clifton David Fuller MD, PhD, Yvonne M. Mowery MD, PhD, Barbara A. Murphy MD, Erin Watson DMD, MHSc, David H. Yang DDS, Ivan Alajbeg DMD, MSc, PhD, Paolo Bossi MD, Michael Fritz MD, Neal D. Futran MD, DMD, Daphna Y. Gelblum MD, Edward King JD, Salvatore Ruggiero DMD, MD, Jonn S. Wu BMSc, MD, Deborah Saunders DMD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2025.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":"156 4","pages":"Pages 268-276"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143786274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}