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    Peeing our way to more dental implant material
    By Ava Barros
    University of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.
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    High iron levels may be linked to gum disease
    By Ava Barros
    A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.
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    What comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?
    By Kevin Henry
    In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, guest author Brian Jones reflects on the current state of Medicaid dentistry, the challenges posed by staffing shortages, the role of teledentistry in improving access to care, and more.
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    Innovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxiety
    By Dr. Ankur Gupta
    Dr. Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education relates his transformational experience using Paperplane Therapeutics' virtual reality glasses in patients with severe dental anxiety to experience fear-free care while achieving beautiful aesthetic results.
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    Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
    By Ava Barros
    Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.
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    Dentist accused of sending lewd images to minors
    By Melissa Busch
    A dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.
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    Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?
    By Melissa Busch
    Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.
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    What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession
    By Monica Satake
    Learn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.
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    Do’s and don’ts for keeping your patients
    By Dr. Roger P. Levin
    Practices can’t afford to lose patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines effective tips to shore up your practice base and ensure steady growth.
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    FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements
    By Melissa Busch
    Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.
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    This may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum disease
    By Ava Barros
    A noninvasive ultrasound technique promises a more reliable and comfortable way to screen for gum disease -- no manual probing required -- according to an American Chemical Society press release.
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    What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
    By Melissa K. Turner
    Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.
    June 27, 2025
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