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Regulatory Updates
Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
September 19, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
Injunction Gavel Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Legal Issues
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
September 17, 2025
Negative Online Review Meeboonstudio
Public Health
Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
Does marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.
September 17, 2025
Wedding Rings Dennis
Scope of Practice
U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
Energy Work Jaw Karelnoppe
Legal Issues
Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.
September 15, 2025
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Antibiotics
Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.
September 10, 2025
Clostridioides Difficile Waseem
Patient Communication
Shhhh! Patients can hear you
Are you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.
September 9, 2025
Listening Hand Ear Megaflopp
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy
Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.
September 8, 2025
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Regulatory Updates
Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
2025 09 17 Partial Fixed Denture Longevity 400
Dentures
How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
2025 09 19 Haiis Holland 400
Team Management
Dental duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
Just A Minute Doc 400
Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
Injunction Gavel Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Legal Issues
Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
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Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
By Melissa Busch
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
September 19, 2025
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How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
By Ava Barros
Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-lasting results, with some caveats.
September 19, 2025
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Dental duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.
September 19, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.
September 19, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
By Melissa Busch
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
Injunction Gavel Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
By Kyle Francis
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
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Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
By Ava Barros
A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.
September 18, 2025
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This treatment effectively cleans waterlines
By Ava Barros
Treating dental unit waterlines with neutralized electrochemically activated solutions may improve the water quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 18, 2025
Dental Unit Water Syrgine
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
By Melissa Busch
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
September 17, 2025
Negative Online Review Meeboonstudio
Infection control matters to dental patients
By Ava Barros
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.
September 17, 2025
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