Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

Dry socket, clinically termed alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extractions, particularly of the mandibular third molars. Its occurrence, characterised by the premature loss ...

We expect changes in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) each year. The CDT code was designed to support uniform, consistent, and accurate dental service documentation. The goal of ...