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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
Dentist Advise Patient
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
Boy Procedure Suction
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
Woman Lab Microscope
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Legal Issues
Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
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Legal Issues
Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
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Pediatrics
Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
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Dental Hygiene
4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
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Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
April 22, 2025
Woman Handcuffs
Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
By Melissa Busch
A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.
April 22, 2025
Legal Scales 400
Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
Boy Dental Exam
4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
Dahm Tracee S 400
Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
April 21, 2025
Judge Gavel
Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
By Ava Barros
Certain posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 21, 2025
Xray Tooth Metal Post Byai
Dental trends in private equity investments, technology, and patient acquisition
By Beth Gaddis
Four dental service organization leaders share the trends and hot topics from March's Association of Dental Support Organizations conference.
April 21, 2025
Dental Practice Sale Saleem
Do’s and don’ts for boosting practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips about how you can implement two changes today that will immediately grow your practice's production.
April 21, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Dentist sues state over implicit bias training
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is suing over a requirement that mandates clinicians take implicit bias training to maintain their dental licenses.
April 18, 2025
Lawsuit Eccolo
Podcast: What makes up a dental practice's personality?
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with Dr. Scott Craven to discuss the dynamics of dental practices, focusing on the importance of team culture, business systems, and more.
April 18, 2025
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Unpacking the true value of a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains how a detailed analysis and critique of a practice valuation can impact the outcome of divorce proceedings.
April 18, 2025
Bryen Bruce 400
Do you really want a bigger practice?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
While growth is usually good, adding more practices or expanding your existing one may not be the best route. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you devise an informed strategy to practice growth.
April 18, 2025
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