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Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain Insider: This drug-desensitizer mix may cut post-whitening pain
With the first month of 2024 coming to an end, everyone is busier than ever and juggling to keep up with it all. DrBicuspid.com is here to help, so we’re bringing you the latest orofacial pain news in this Insider.
January 24, 2024
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Legal Issues
Patient sentenced for murdering 2 dentists
A patient in Texas was sentenced for murdering two dentists.
January 23, 2024
Jail Hands
Oral Bacteria
What your patients should add to their drinks while taking CHX
Dental patients may not have to give up coffee or tea during chlorhexidine (CHX) treatment to avoid tooth discoloration if they drink the beverages with some milk, according to new research.
January 22, 2024
After drinking pure black tea (a) during CHX treatment, significantly stronger staining can be seen under the scanning electron microscope in comparison to drinking the beverage diluted with milk (b). Images and caption courtesy of Fraunhofer IMWS/Haleon.
Legal Issues
Jurors in Fla. find dental assistant not guilty
A jury in Florida found a dental assistant not guilty of assaulting a consciously sedated 18-year-old patient, according to a story.
January 18, 2024
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Ex-employee files suit against SmileDirectClub
One of the approximately 1,000 workers who lost their jobs when SmileDirectClub abruptly closed in December has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company.
January 11, 2024
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Dental Specialties
Complete 10,000-year-old mammoth tusk unearthed in N.D.
A tusk from an ancient mammoth was discovered in a mine in North Dakota.
January 11, 2024
A 7-foot tusk of a mammoth, which lived more than 10,000 years ago, was discovered in North Dakota. Image courtesy of North Dakota Department of Mineral Services.
Legal Issues
Dentist wants assault charges involving kid patients dropped
A dentist who allegedly physically assaulted pediatric patients in 1970s and 1980s wants the charges dropped.
January 10, 2024
Law Books Gavel
Pathology
CDC’s stance following inquiry into TB-infected bone grafts
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report following its inquiry into tuberculosis (TB)-tainted bone grafts that led to the death of two people.
January 9, 2024
Dentist Surgery
Restorations
Patients want perfect smiles. Dentists may oblige no matter what.
Unrealistic aesthetic expectations driven by social media may have led to overtreatment with direct composites, according to a case series.
January 3, 2024
Teeth Magnifying Glass
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Dental disease likely led to man’s MRSA, spinal infection
Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by dental disease.
January 2, 2024
(A) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the man's endodontic and periodontal disease of the right teeth (red arrows). (B) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the patient's periodontal disease of the left teeth (arrow). Images courtesy of Munoz et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
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Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
An Iowa dentist who mistakenly extracted a patient's tooth without painkillers has surrendured his license.
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Dentist who copped to hiding $5M from U.S. government gets prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly concealed $5 million from the IRS was sentenced.
June 23, 2025
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Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
June 23, 2025
Woman Depression
Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
By Dr. Lou Shuman
With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
June 23, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Exceptional customer service is a daily commitment to each patient. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the building blocks for creating a strong, patient-centered practice.
June 23, 2025
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Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
June 20, 2025
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
Child Mouth Explorer
'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon
By Ava Barros
West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.
June 20, 2025
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience
By Lyall Vanatta
By embracing artificial intelligence, dental providers can ensure they meet and exceed patient expectations, writes Lyall Vanatta.
June 20, 2025
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Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next.
June 20, 2025
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Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.
June 19, 2025
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Soon dental floss may measure stress
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.
June 19, 2025
This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.
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