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40% face a potentially risky condition during dental anesthesia

About 40% of dental patients experience a condition that can lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest when they are administered local anesthesia under sedation.

October 10, 2024

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Water fluoridation may no longer be beneficial to curb caries

Now that people in the U.S. use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain cavity-fighting fluoride, drinking fluoridated water may not be so important, according to a recent review.

October 9, 2024

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How much money will you make as a U.S. dentist? It's complicated.

Multiple factors and their complicated interplay make determining the expected wages for dentists working in the U.S. difficult.

October 7, 2024

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Dental work for toothache leads actor to lose his hobbit feet

"The Lord of the Rings" actor recounted the time a toothache cost him his feet.

September 30, 2024

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Woman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentenced

A woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.

September 27, 2024

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6 in 10 patients take dental problems into their own hands

About 60% of dental patients self-medicate their oral health problems, according to a study.

September 27, 2024

Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating

What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.

September 26, 2024

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U.S. court: Fluoride in water risky, must be addressed

A 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, 2024

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Where U.S. patients spend the most for dental exams

The U.S. states with the most expensive and affordable dental exams were recently ranked.

September 24, 2024

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Ex-dental assistant with checkered past arrested

A dental assistant who lost her license following a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car was arrested.

September 23, 2024

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It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic

Online dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.

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Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries

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Dental manager sentenced to hefty prison term

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Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more

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5 most shocking dental-connected crimes

This treatment effectively cleans waterlines

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

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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

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Infection control matters to dental patients

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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Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Farhad Boltchi from CDOCS discusses how he treated a case in which a patient presented with a congenital missing canine (tooth #6).

September 17, 2025

Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s

By Melissa Busch

Does marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.

September 17, 2025

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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

By Melissa Busch

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

September 16, 2025

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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery

By Melissa Busch

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

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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health

A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.

September 16, 2025

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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term

By Melissa Busch

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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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.

September 15, 2025

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This may protect juice from decaying teeth

A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.

September 15, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.

September 15, 2025

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