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Sleep Apnea
Dentists play key role in screening for OSA
Dentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 8, 2023
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Pediatrics
Sensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autism
A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.
June 7, 2023
At the SADE research clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, sensory adaptations to the environment were shown to significantly reduce autistic children’s physiological and behavioral stress during dental cleanings.
Scope of Practice
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
Oral Cancer
Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients
Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.
May 3, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Organized Dentistry
Lawmakers back AAPD effort for outpatient oral surgeries
Bipartisan lawmakers in U.S. Congress are supporting an effort to allow oral health surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.
April 17, 2023
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Public Health
NYU team lands NIDCR grant to study mitochondria role in tooth enamel formation
Researchers from the NYU College of Dentistry will study the role of mitochondria in the formation of tooth enamel.
April 12, 2023
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Legal Issues
Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
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Pediatrics
How stress affects tooth decay in kids
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Office Management
How dentists are reworking their schedules for better profits
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Clinical
Clinical tips on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares 3 influencers dentists should follow
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Legal Issues
Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
August 15, 2025
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
By Ava Barros
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
August 15, 2025
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How dentists are reworking their schedules for better profits
By Javeria Rameez Naqvi
From the outside, your practice looks healthy. However, when you check your numbers, the profit margins tell a different story. How do you change the story? Javeria Rameez Naqvi shares some ideas.
August 15, 2025
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Clinical tips on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares 3 influencers dentists should follow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ready to level up your clinical knowledge on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi suggests following these three influencers.
August 15, 2025
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Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
By Melissa Busch
A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery because she didn't have enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the dental practice.
August 14, 2025
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DSO leaders share their top priorities for fall 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Six executives at Dykema’s 12th Annual DSO Conference shared their top priorities for the rest of the year, and their insights offer a clear look at where the industry is heading.
August 14, 2025
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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist
By Melissa Busch
Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.
August 14, 2025
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
Anne Genge, an expert in the field of privacy and security, addresses the implications of AI in dentistry, focusing on its applications, patient privacy, compliance, and the future of dental practices.
August 13, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.
August 13, 2025
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 13, 2025
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Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.
August 13, 2025
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Dentist, stylist fight over deceased bigamist husband’s millions
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and a beautician who married the same man five years apart in Las Vegas are battling over his multimillion-dollar estate.
August 12, 2025
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