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

A sexual assault allegation led to the arrest of two men running an illegal dental practice in Texas, according to a story.

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UCSF gets $4M grant to teach AI to spot cavities

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The reason you chose to be a dentist may surprise you

Ex-payroll manager for orthodontics practice gets probation

December 6, 2023

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We care about what you think.

November 9, 2023

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Kid musical genius turns oral care product sounds into song

December 5, 2023

Anesthetic Needle Vials

This numbing agent may kill HNC cells

December 5, 2023

Check out our Cases of the Week!

16-year-old with a radiolucency

A 16-year-old was referred to an oral surgeon because of an unusual radiolucency located at the anterior mandible.

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

13-year-old girl with a radiolucency

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.

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

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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

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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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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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5 things to know about AI in dentistry heading into 2024

What do you need to know about artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental practice in 2024? Here are five predictions.

December 5, 2023

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FDA warns that Philips Respironics CPAP machines may overheat

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that Philips Respironics continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines should be monitored for signs of overheating.

December 5, 2023

Retired NFL player uses a tube of toothpaste a week

A former Denver Broncos player's oral hygiene routine includes brushing up to 10 times per day and using a tube of toothpaste every week.

December 4, 2023

Shannon Sharpe. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0.

Myerson offers new denture system

Digital dental material manufacturer Myerson has launched the new denture system Trusana.

December 4, 2023

Podcast: 5 minutes with Ben Nemtin on avoiding burnout in 2024

We sat down with Ben Nemtin, one of the co-founders of The Buried Life, to discuss mental health and how dental professionals can create a better mindset in 2024 and beyond.

December 4, 2023