Lap to Lap

Feb 9, 2010

Leticia Mendoza-Sobel, D.D.S., and Ben Taylor, D.D.S., demonstrate the Lap to Lap technique.

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Discipline Employee

Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice

December 11, 2024

Candid Conversations

Candid Conversations

December 2, 2024

Skramstad Mike 400

Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint

December 11, 2024

Stroke Head Xray

Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

December 10, 2024

Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who had his license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient cannot return to practice, at least for now.

December 11, 2024

Discipline Employee

Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes

Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.

December 11, 2024

Diabetes Insulin Glucose Blood

Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint

Here is another great clinical tip that can help your dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.

December 11, 2024

Skramstad Mike 400

Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

December 10, 2024

Stroke Head Xray

Online videos about bruxism treatment may be lacking

Videos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

December 10, 2024

Dentist Digital Tablet

This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation

An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

December 10, 2024

Irrigator Water Home Stock

How you can reassess dental practice communication policies for 2025

By Estela Vargas

We now have less physical contact and communication with patients before they are seated in the chair. We must close that gap by building an instant rapport with patients, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

December 10, 2024

Estela Vargas, CRDH.

Orthodontist accused of inappropriate contact with 4-year-old

By Melissa Busch

A dentist known for working on pediatric patients who compete in extreme professional sports has been accused of molesting a boy since he was 4.

December 9, 2024

Doctor Handcuffs Michael

1-on-1: ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler on the future of dentistry, dental trends he is watching

We spoke with the president of the ADA to discuss a variety of topics, including dentist wellness, staffing shortages, and the future of dentistry.

December 9, 2024

Dr. Brett Kessler

Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.

December 9, 2024

Pregnant Women Touching Belly

Do's and don'ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Increased production is the intersecting result of multiple factors. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to strategically and easily increase your practice's numbers and profitability.

December 9, 2024

Levin Practice Success Resized Image Only

Ex-dental employee faces more than 35 felonies

By Melissa Busch

A former dental office employee faces more than 35 felony charges for allegedly breaking into the dental practice where she worked.

December 6, 2024

Woman Handcuffs

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