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Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

Dental compact continues to gain momentum

May 10, 2024

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Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits

May 10, 2024

What dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?

What dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?

May 3, 2024

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings

May 9, 2024

Dental compact continues to gain momentum

The dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.

May 10, 2024

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits

Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

May 10, 2024

Fluoride Application Closeup

Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.

May 9, 2024

Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.

May 9, 2024

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

$10M offered to nab cybergang kingpin involved in MCNA Dental hack

By Melissa Busch

A maximum reward of up to $10 million is being offered for information about a major player in the ransomware gang that claimed responsibility for the 2023 cyberattack on MCNA Dental.

May 9, 2024

Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. Image courtesy of the U.S. Department of State.

Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth

By Melissa Busch

Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.

May 8, 2024

Man Doctor Consult

Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia

Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

May 8, 2024

Alzheimers Tau Tangles

What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.

May 8, 2024

Dentist Patient Ppe

Podcast: The keys to interviewing and finding the right dental job candidate

Our six-part podcast series on the hiring crisis in dentistry continues with Dr. Roger Levin sharing his top tips on interviewing and finding the right candidate for the right position.

May 7, 2024

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Dentists, practices settle U.S., state kickback lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

Two dentists and their practices have reached a settlement with U.S. and state authorities who sued them for allegedly operating a Medicaid kickback scheme.

May 7, 2024

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Oral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the future

HPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.

May 7, 2024

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One dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementia

By Dr. Alexis Lee

It's uncomfortable enough for the average person to visit the dentist, but patients with dementia can find the environment particularly upsetting. Dr. Alexis Lee offers some advice on how to help these patients.

May 7, 2024

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