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Wellness
Jawbone changes may indicate risk of height loss in women as they age
Midlife changes to a woman’s jawbone may indicate impending height loss as she ages, according to a study published in BMJ Open.
July 11, 2023
Older Woman Smiling
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
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Kevin Henry and Chanda Chatham.
Infection Control
Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control
In our final interview of our series around dental unit waterlines, we spoke with Chanda Chatham of Solmetex to discuss an overlooked part of the infection control equation.
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Team Management
Do's and don'ts for team longevity
Handcuffs
Legal Issues
Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024
Piano Womans Hands Arizanko
TMJ/TMD
Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
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Clinical tip: Printing dental splints using inLab software
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip from CDOCS to help the digital side of your dental practice.
October 2, 2024
Dr. Meena Barsoum.
Police hunt for woman accused of illegal dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Police in Texas are searching for a woman who is accused of practicing illegal dentistry, leaving at least one patient bleeding and in pain after receiving veneers.
October 1, 2024
Police Badge
When it comes to TMD relief, it may be no pain, no gain
By Ava Barros
Multimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain caused by temporomandibular disorders, according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
October 1, 2024
Young Man Holding Jaw
5 strategies for dental procurement to increase efficiency and savings
By Beth Gaddis
Procurement is a hot topic at conferences this year as leaders try to streamline costs without sacrificing quality of care. With that, Beth Gaddis talked to dental leaders for their insights and tips on the subject.
October 1, 2024
Financials Calculator
A round of appreciation as National Dental Hygiene Month begins
By Tracee Dahm
As October kicks off, so too does National Dental Hygiene Month. Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, pays tribute to hygienists as this important month begins.
October 1, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Dental work for toothache leads actor to lose his hobbit feet
By Melissa Busch
"The Lord of the Rings" actor recounted the time a toothache cost him his feet.
September 30, 2024
Billy Boyd. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Overvalued? Why your dental practice's future potential won't sell it today
By Kim McCleskey
In dental practice transitions, the current operational efficiency, patient flow, and profitability are what determine value, writes Kim McCleskey.
September 30, 2024
Kim McCleskey.
AAO urges patients to report aligner issues to FDA
By Ava Barros
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is urging members to report adverse events from clear aligners to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) database, as the volume of submissions may prompt stronger action and public warnings.
September 30, 2024
Clear Aligner
Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every patient interaction is an opportunity to create a loyal customer for life. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to create a lasting, positive impression on dental patients that translates to your bottom line.
September 30, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Previewing a discussion on Sterisil's 15-minute waterline test
By Kevin Henry
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test, and we're diving in with a conversation on the product.
September 30, 2024
The FASTCheck15 in-office waterline test. Image courtesy of Solmetex.
Woman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.
September 27, 2024
Judge Gavel Court
New tool may eliminate droplets from scalers and drills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentistry and engineering researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a tool to improve ventilation and capture droplets produced by ultrasonic scalers and drills, according to a recent university press release.
September 27, 2024
Dental Unit Waterline
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