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Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity
By Theresa Pablos
With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.
June 12, 2017
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Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products
By Tony Edwards
June 8, 2017
Ore. school-based program gets $124K grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon program that provides school-based dental care for children has received a $124,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.
June 8, 2017
Spring 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By Tony Edwards
During spring 2017, new products ranging from a topical anesthetic gel to dentures and scalers were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Vita North America, Komet USA, Premier Dental Products, and other companies.
June 8, 2017
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5 misconceptions about oral and oropharyngeal cancer
By Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
Screening of every dental patient older than 18 for oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a must, writes Jo-Anne Jones, RDH. Taking the time to screen each patient can make an impact on oral cancer survival rates. However, dentists and oral healthcare professionals have a few common misconceptions about these cancers.
June 8, 2017
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Idaho dental hygienist sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Idaho dental hygienist charged with Medicaid fraud has been sentenced to 60 months in prison.
June 7, 2017
Idaho dental hygienist sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Idaho dental hygienist charged with Medicaid fraud has been sentenced to 60 months in prison.
June 7, 2017
Hygiene Insider: 7 ways to talk with your patients about flossing
By Tony Edwards
June 7, 2017
How to improve care for stigmatized patients
By Lori Roniger
Patients with a history of addiction and mental illness sometimes experience being stigmatized by dental practitioners and staff, which can include being labeled, stereotyped, and discriminated against. A new study explored this issue and offered suggestions for improving dental care for this population.
June 6, 2017
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What motivates you to save your life?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What motivates any of us to save our own lives? Dr. Alvin Danenberg recalls a past patient who came to his office for periodontal treatment but had a much more concerning health issue: This patient had already lost a lung from smoking and continued to smoke. This patient's particular circumstances made Dr. Danenberg ask what it takes to get people to save their own life?
June 6, 2017
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New website highlights oral health programs for seniors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new website has been launched to help communities promote oral health in older adults.
May 30, 2017
Are dentists following guidelines on antibiotics?
By Tony Edwards
Healthcare providers are being asked to use antibiotics less often to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but are dentists getting the message? A new study found good and bad news when it comes to how dentists are using preventive antibiotics in patients at risk for infective endocarditis.
May 29, 2017
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