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This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

April 19, 2024

Pomegranate Juice

What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth

April 19, 2024

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April 18, 2024

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Orthodontist arrested for assault

April 18, 2024

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

April 19, 2024

2024 04 19 Ai Perio Study Design 400

What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth

Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.

April 19, 2024

Pomegranate Juice

Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer

As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.

April 18, 2024

Orthodontist arrested for assault

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.

April 18, 2024

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How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?

Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 18, 2024

Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you

Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.

April 17, 2024

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Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice

In this episode that is the second in a six-part series focused on the hiring crisis in dentistry and what can be done about it, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices.

April 17, 2024

Dr. Roger P. Levin.

2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities

By Melissa Busch

U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.

April 17, 2024

2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college

By Melissa Busch

Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.

April 16, 2024

Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next

Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.

April 16, 2024

Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network.

BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems

Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

April 16, 2024

Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states

By Melissa Busch

The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.

April 15, 2024

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