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Antipsychotic induces open bite in 27-year-old woman
By Melissa Busch
A 27-year-old woman developed an open bite when she took the atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole, and her malocclusion worsened as her medication dosage increased, according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
September 29, 2022
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How to correctly code an intentional coronectomy
By Estela Vargas
Coding for a coronectomy can confuse dentists and insurance coordinators and lead to claim denials. Though the code for an intentional partial tooth removal has been in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature code set for a decade, it often isn't used correctly. In this column, Estela Vargas shares how to get it right.
September 13, 2022
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Candid fills out leadership team with new hires
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clear aligner developer Candid has appointed Dr. Lou Shuman as an executive consultant and chief development officer and Dr. Brian Gray as chief dental officer.
September 12, 2022
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What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?
By Melissa Busch
What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it's their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
September 8, 2022
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Legal Case: Not every patient can have every procedure
By Dr. Marc Leffler
Ms. P wanted implants after seeing TV commercials that touted their benefits for replacing missing teeth. After she ended up in the hospital with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, her restorative dentist was slapped with a lawsuit. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.
August 30, 2022
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TheraBreath launches new whitening rinse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath recently launched its Dazzling Mint Whitening Rinse, which the company said uses no peroxide or any harsh chemicals.
August 25, 2022
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Most guidelines support antibiotics to prevent endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent endocarditis following dental care vary, but most support its use despite the risk of antimicrobial resistance, according to a systematic review published on July 25 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
July 28, 2022
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U.K. dentists left to fix dental tourism gone wrong
By Alex Dagostino
U.K. dentists are picking up the pieces from a rise in dental tourism. A new survey from the British Dental Association reflects the rising trend in dental tourism and highlights the problems it has caused for both patients and practices.
July 26, 2022
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Week in Review: Antibiotics for patients with prosthetics | What to know about monkeypox | DSO legal cases may rise
By Theresa Pablos
July 22, 2022
TikTok's #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications
By Alex Dagostino
#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people's dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by TV personality Katie Price and Jack Fincham of "Love Island" entails traveling abroad to Turkey to get discounted crowns.
July 19, 2022
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The science behind teeth whitening methods
By Alex Dagostino
Patients are increasingly seeking dental esthetics, and teeth whitening procedures are a conservative means to improve dental esthetics. As patients become more aware of dental esthetics, there may be increased demand for esthetic procedures and an increase in outcome expectations.
July 18, 2022
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4 surprising factors that affect teeth whitening success
By Alex Dagostino
You may already know that the bleaching agent used and the exposure time affect the success of teeth whitening procedures, but these factors are the start of considerations dentists must take into account to achieve a pearly white finish, according to an article published on June 9 in Dentistry Review.
July 18, 2022
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