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Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram

By Dr. Teresa Yang

Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor's case, her profile also serves as an outlet for documenting her life after she was diagnosed with cancer in her maxilla in her late 20s. Dr. Teresa Yang shares Taylor's story.

October 24, 2022

3M Oral Care debuts new matrix system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M Oral Care has introduced a new custom matrix system that aims to make composite placement less stressful and more predictable.

October 23, 2022

Prosthetic knee outcomes worse for patients with implants

By Melissa Busch

Patients who had dental caries or implant placement one year before total knee arthroplasty have more complications, including heart attacks, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

October 20, 2022

Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites

By Alex Dagostino

To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But a new study published on October 20 in the International Dental Journal suggests that these mouthwashes may change resin composites.

October 20, 2022

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

Dental therapists may be key to serving more patients

By Melissa Busch

Dental therapists contributed to delivering dental care to patients in Alaska, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The number of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta rose since the introduction of dental therapy.

October 18, 2022

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

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

Patients turn to online videos for oral health information

By Alex Dagostino

As the number of peri-implantitis cases increases, so, too, does the number of videos that patients can find about the condition on social media. A study published on October 12 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examined the quality of peri-implantitis information patients can find online.

October 16, 2022

Week in Review: Tooth loss and mortality risk | New dental assistant laws | The latest from SmileCon

By Theresa Pablos

October 14, 2022

Dr. Low dishes on lasers, crown lengthening, and more

By Theresa Pablos

HOUSTON - Dr. Samuel Low spoke to DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos about lasers for the treatment of periodontal conditions and crown lengthening, the topics of his two sold-out presentations at the 2022 ADA SmileCon meeting in Houston.

October 12, 2022

Renew and ProHealth Dental announce partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Renew and ProHealth Dental announced a partnership to expand Renew's footprint with new surgical center locations across the New York tri-state area and New England region.

October 11, 2022

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