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Pediatric dentist allegedly overused restraints, nitrous oxide

By Melissa Busch

A pediatric dentist in New Hampshire is facing disciplinary action for professional misconduct for allegedly overusing physical restraints and nitrous oxide, as well as performing too much dental work during single appointments, according to news reports.

November 11, 2019

Calif. passes law abolishing dental co-pays for inmates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Inmates at city and county jails in California will no longer be required to pay for dental and medical visits thanks to a new bill recently signed into law.

November 10, 2019

Md. dentist arrested for sharing child porn at work

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for possessing and sharing multiple images of child pornography through an online social network while working at a family dental practice in Parkville, MD, according to news reports.

November 10, 2019

Week in Review: Bonus plans | 2020 insurance changes | A clinical tip to know

By Kevin Henry

November 8, 2019

Only 3 out of 5 women get teeth cleaned during pregnancy

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 90% of women know that taking care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy is important, yet only about 60% go for dental cleanings, according to a new study published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health.

November 7, 2019

Dentist sets world record for fastest crown prep

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in Kentucky will take the crown for completing the fastest tooth crown preparation in the world, likely landing him in the Guinness World Records, according to news reports.

November 7, 2019

UNC fan gets permanent 'Carolina blue' front teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Every time this guy flashes a smile, the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team will know where he stands, according to an article on 247sports.com.

November 7, 2019

Man nearly dies after dentures get stuck in throat for hours

By Melissa Busch

A 75-year-old man in China almost choked to death after accidentally swallowing his dentures while eating a meal. The dentures were lodged in his throat for about eight hours before they were removed during emergency surgery, according to news reports.

November 7, 2019

Lifelong exposure to fluoride reduces caries in kids

By Melissa Busch

PHILADELPHIA - Lifetime exposure to community water fluoridation is effective in reducing dental caries in the permanent teeth of teens and tweens, according to studying findings presented at the American Public Health Association 2019 annual meeting.

November 7, 2019

Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection

By Kevin Henry

There is no question that there is a direct link between oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals may have difficulty communicating that connection to patients. In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, talks about how to start the conversation and the important role dental professionals play in patients' oral and overall health.

November 6, 2019

CDHP changes direction

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) is turning over control of its online public health policy and advocacy research and analysis to health advocacy organization Community Catalyst.

November 5, 2019

Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria

By Theresa Pablos

Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of researchers. The findings suggest that even occasional incense use can alter the composition of the oral cavity.

November 5, 2019

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