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#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok
By Alex Dagostino
A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The "tricks" include teeth filling, drilling, repairing, and applying tooth gems, which is drawing warnings against these at-home practices from dental professionals.
October 24, 2022
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How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth
By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme
One of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.
October 19, 2022
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Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study
By Alex Dagostino
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published in PLOS One. An increase in body mass index was tied to tooth loss.
October 17, 2022
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Oral surgeons should track some patients at risk of endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
In a withdrawn article, researchers said oral and maxillofacial surgeons should monitor patients at moderate risk for infective endocarditis for four months after some dental procedures, according to a perspective published on October 13 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
October 16, 2022
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Tooth loss increases risk of death in older adults
By Alex Dagostino
Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
October 9, 2022
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World Smile Day: Which cities smile the most?
By Alex Dagostino
To celebrate World Smile Day on October 7, researchers analyzed the presence of smiling faces in 15,000 Instagram photos in 50 cities across the U.S. Their analysis of the American cities that smile the most was published by Shiny Smile Veneers
October 7, 2022
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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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