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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
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AAOMS publishes updated MRONJ guidance
By Melissa Busch
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has updated its guidance on treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a rare yet serious condition that can affect cancer patients taking antiresorptive medications.
October 19, 2022
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Incarceration accelerates poor oral health
By Alex Dagostino
Pregnant women who are incarcerated or whose partner is incarcerated experienced worse oral health outcomes, according to a study published on October 19 in Social Science and Medicine.
October 19, 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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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
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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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What people would do to avoid a root canal
By Melissa Busch
Patients report they would go to surprising lengths to avoid a root canal procedure, including temporarily giving up social media or letting clinicians get a look at their large intestines, according to a survey conducted by dental technology company Sonendo.
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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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
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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
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Dental assistants in the U.S. face new laws, regulatory shifts
By Melissa Busch
In 2021 and 2022, several states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia enacted legislative and regulatory changes affecting dental assistants, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's "State of the States" report.
October 12, 2022
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