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Elastic use with clear aligners may cause TMDs

Using intermaxillary elastics with clear aligners in adults may cause temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) or worsen symptoms or pain associated with them.

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Do’s and don’ts for running a meeting

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$4M grant will study postsurgical oral pain

King Charles III. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

King Charles has some quirky oral care demands

December 7, 2023

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Assault claim led to arrest of 2 men running an illegal practice

December 7, 2023

We care about what you think.

We care about what you think.

November 9, 2023

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The reason you chose to be a dentist may surprise you

December 6, 2023

Check out our Cases of the Week!

11-year-old boy with painful 'blisters' on his lips

An 11-year-old boy presented to the emergency room with painful blisters on his lips.

16-year-old with a radiolucency

2-year-old boy with a lesion on the palate

State rules stop dentists from ditching dental x-ray shielding

Dental teams in some U.S. states must shield patients during x-rays despite the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology no longer recommending the practice.

December 11, 2023

Dental Xray Girl

Our most-read articles from the week, plus your Cuspies vote is needed

Here at DrBicuspid.com, we’re not only getting excited about the holidays but also that the next round of voting for the Cuspies awards has officially kicked off! You can see the semifinalists in each of the 12 categories and vote.

December 8, 2023

Get comfortable firing troublesome patients

Dentists have the right to dismiss a patient when differences can’t be resolved or the patient’s behavior is unacceptable. Estela Vargas, CRDH, outlines how to fire a difficult patient.

December 7, 2023

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

Young Innovations acquires Salvin Dental Specialties

Dental distributor Young Innovations has acquired the Charlotte, NC-based Salvin Dental Specialties, a supplier of dental implant equipment and biomaterials.

December 7, 2023

Business Deal Handshake

FDA OKs Vivos’ devices for treating severe OSA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Vivo Therapeutics’ oral appliances for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.

December 7, 2023

The Vivos OSA device. Image courtesy of Vivos Therapeutics.

Texas dental school launches new oral health center

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry has launched the Center for Global and Community Oral Health.

December 6, 2023

Dental School Classroom

SmileDirectClub founders try to save it from liquidation

Creditors and founders are in discussions to try to rescue SmileDirectClub, which filed for bankruptcy in September, from liquidation.

December 6, 2023

Meeting Room Table

Carestream, Swissmeda to offer cloud imaging

Carestream Dental’s clinical and software brand Swissmeda now offers users a subscription service that allows practices to store patients’ 2D and 3D images in the cloud.

December 6, 2023

Weave integrates with Dentrix Ascend

Dental communications platform Weave has expanded its services by integrating with Dentrix Ascend’s cloud-based practice management software.

December 6, 2023

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Ex-payroll manager for orthodontics practice gets probation

A former payroll manager at an Illinois orthodontics practice, who admitted to stealing from her employer to pay herself bonuses, has been sentenced.

December 6, 2023

Answering the most-asked questions from social media: Needlesticks in the dental practice

What should be done when a needlestick injury happens in the dental practice? An expert weighs in with advice.

December 6, 2023

Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA

Announcing the 2024 Cuspies semifinalists

It’s your turn to vote and see which people and products move on to become finalists and the eventual winners of the 2024 Cuspies.

December 5, 2023

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