Kate Madden Yee

Oral Cancer
Lymphoma case camouflaged by jaw pain, fainting, headaches
A man was diagnosed with lymphoma after experiencing months of right-sided headaches and jaw pain.
July 5, 2023
Older Patient Doctor
Organized Dentistry
IADR launches oral self-care online platform
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has launched an oral health self-care platform.
June 27, 2023
Woman Brushing Teeth
Sleep Apnea
OSA's link to cognitive decline stresses need for treatment options
Sleep apnea is linked to cognitive decline, and effective treatment options are needed, according to a study in Sleep Health.
June 14, 2023
Sleep Apnea 2
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
SSRO surgery improves long-jaw patients' quality of life
Sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) surgery may improve the quality of life of "long jaw" patients.
May 30, 2023
Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO): (Left) The preoperative virtual surgical planning (red frame). (Right) The postoperative CT scan (red frame).
Organized Dentistry
Lack of men of color in health professions is a ‘crisis’
The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions is declaring the low number of men of color entering healthcare professions -- including dentistry -- a "national crisis."
May 23, 2023
Male Dentist Chair
Oral Bacteria
Study to explore how and why gums swell
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.
May 22, 2023
Researchers will collect a sample of oral bacteria from study participants.
Dental Education
Music eases dental students’ stress, improves performance
Background music reduces dental students' stress and improves their performance during preclinical tooth preparation exercises, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.
May 17, 2023
Dental Student Dummy
Oral-Systemic Link
CRISPR-based technology shows promise for oral health assessment
Using a saliva sample, CRISPR-based technology could be used to assess a range of oral and systemic diseases, according to a research findings published on May 11 in the Journal of Oral Microbiology.
May 16, 2023
Woman Lab Microscope
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of long COVID
Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at higher risk of developing long COVID, according to a study.
May 15, 2023
Woman Unwell
Vulnerable Populations
CareQuest urges states to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage
The CareQuest Institute of Oral Health has released a report urging U.S. states to extend Medicaid postpartum oral health coverage from 60 days to 12 months.
May 9, 2023
Woman Baby
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Legal Issues
Orthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid case
An orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.
Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, MS, DrPh. Image courtesy of Indiana University School of Dentistry.
X-Ray
Dental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routine
Dr. John Blake, president of the California Dental Association.
Organized Dentistry
Debate to Better Dentistry: The future of the ADA’s tripartite system
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Oral Cancer
Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress
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Presto Smile to launch AI smile makeover app in 2024
In 2024, Presto Smile will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app that allows dental teams to instantly mock up and send new smile images to patients.
September 26, 2023
Dentist Smartphone
2 arrested for running illicit practice in convenience store
Two people were arrested for operating an elaborate illegal dental practice in the back of a convenience store in Massachusetts, according to police.
September 26, 2023
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
3Sixty, Atomica launch new AI guided-surgery software
3Sixty, a digital dental solutions provider, and Atomica, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, will launch a new guided surgery software suite.
September 26, 2023
Dental Surgery
How to keep your dental team from imploding, Part 2
Dentists worry about keeping their valued employees from leaving. In this second article, Dr. James V. Anderson says that developing a culture of trust attracts and retains top talent.
September 26, 2023
Dr. James V. Anderson.
New tool developed for assessing sleep apnea
Researchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
September 26, 2023
Sleep Apnea 2
High Point University breaks ground on new dental school
High Point University broke ground on September 23 on a new 77,500-sq-ft facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina’s only private dental school.
September 25, 2023
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Daniel Erb, HPU provost; Dr. Scott De Rossi, founding dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine; Angie Workman and Dr. Rick Workman; and HPU President Nido Qubein. Image courtesy of HPU.
NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team
Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.
September 25, 2023
Denture Upper
Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations
Dentsply Sirona’s DS Core, Primemill, and Primeprint have been integrated with the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner, creating more integrated dental workflows.
September 25, 2023
Dental Crowns
Do’s and don’ts for office security
Fall is a good time to perform a safety inspection of your office. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to ensure your practice location gives your patients a safe, positive, and pleasant experience.
September 25, 2023
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
Woman Black Older Smiling
Check-Cap investor opposes merger with Keystone Dental
Symetryx, a Check-Cap shareholder, is against the Israel-based medical diagnostics company merging with Keystone Dental in a deal that would represent an equity evaluation of $225 million.
September 22, 2023
Man Hand Stop
DSO MB2 Dental adds Wis. to its network
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental announced its entry into Wisconsin with the addition of a dental partnership in Green Bay.
September 22, 2023
Dental Chair
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