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Nov 3, 2015

New information revealed about hygienist found dead

January 23, 2025

Candid Conversations

Candid Conversations

January 9, 2025

Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

January 23, 2025

Nsai Ds Billion Photoscom

Nonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery pain

January 23, 2025

New information revealed about hygienist found dead

By Melissa Busch

Police continue to investigate the death of a 47-year-old dental hygienist who was found decomposing in her home in New York.

January 23, 2025

Don't let missing tooth clauses sink your dental insurance claims

By Julia Nevodcikova

Julia Nevodcikova gives two real-world scenarios that show how fine-print clauses affecting insurance benefit determinations can keep revenue out of your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

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Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

Nonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery pain

Surgeons often prescribe opioids preemptively, though a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be the preferred choice for pain after third-molar extractions, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

Nsai Ds Billion Photoscom

New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management

Approximately 50% of all surgical site infections are preventable if doctors follow best practices. Here's what a new study is highlighting to help you in your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.

January 22, 2025

Law Books Gavel

Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.

January 22, 2025

Brain Puzzle Dementia

Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin

CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.

January 22, 2025

AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 22, 2025

Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.

January 21, 2025

Arrest Warrant Pamela Au

Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence

Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.

January 21, 2025

Tooth Caries Cavity

Podcast: Dental billing 101, featuring newcomer tips and tricks with Ashley Bond

A dental insurance expert dives into the fundamentals of billing, addressing common mistakes, the importance of training new team members, and strategies for managing insurance changes and outstanding claims.

January 21, 2025

Podcast Phone Earpods

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