Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesWoman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentencedA woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.September 27, 2024Analgesics6 in 10 patients take dental problems into their own handsAbout 60% of dental patients self-medicate their oral health problems, according to a study.September 27, 2024Immune SystemGot canker sores? It may be what you're eatingWhat a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.September 26, 2024Legal IssuesU.S. court: Fluoride in water risky, must be addressedA U.S. judge in California ruled on September 24 that adding fluoride to public drinking water to help prevent tooth decay is risky to individuals and requires government intervention.September 25, 2024Practice TrendsWhere U.S. patients spend the most for dental examsThe U.S. states with the most expensive and affordable dental exams were recently ranked.September 24, 2024Legal IssuesEx-dental assistant with checkered past arrestedA dental assistant who lost her license following a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car was arrested.September 23, 2024Regulatory UpdatesIll. updates teledentistry lawA new law in Illinois redefines teledentistry.September 21, 2024Legal IssuesSuspension lifted for dentist accused of covering up murderThe dentist charged with covering up a murder of a woman has had his dental license reinstated.September 20, 2024Imaging SystemsImaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken alignerImaging aided in retrieving an accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, according to a case report.September 19, 2024EndodonticsRoot canal material led to anaphylaxis-related deathAfter being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.September 18, 2024Previous PagePage 27 of 53Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
