Kate Madden Yee

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
TMJ/TMD
UCI secures $6M to develop jaw implant for TMJ treatment
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has received a $6 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to conduct a trial for an engineered neocartilage implant designed to treat defects of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
May 8, 2023
Jaw Pain Woman
Office Management
Dentist's new office prompts need for … a safecracker?
A North Carolina dentist reportedly needs a safecracker to open two large safes in his new office.
May 2, 2023
Dr. R. Uilises Melchor pictured with one of the safes that was left behind when he purchased the office space.
Opioids
University of Kentucky launches opioid prescription reduction project
The University of Kentucky in Lexington has launched a project to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions given to young people.
April 26, 2023
Opioids
Vulnerable Populations
14M could lose dental coverage when COVID PHE expires
Nearly 14 million individuals could lose Medicaid dental health coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expires on May 11.
April 19, 2023
Life After Covid 19 Sign Social
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontic wirelike device aids bone regeneration
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a device similar to an orthodontic wire that supports bone regeneration in mice, according to a study published on April 11 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
April 18, 2023
Dentist Surgery
Sleep Apnea
Count on Sleep releases report on OSA
A new report on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) analyzes symptoms, risk factors, prevalence, and more.
April 11, 2023
Sleep Apnea
Oral Cancer
Drug combo shows promise for HPV-negative HNC patients
A new drug combination shows promise for treating HPV-negative patients with advanced head and neck cancer (HNC).
April 4, 2023
Neck Woman
Vulnerable Populations
Expanded dental workforce could improve pediatric oral health
An expanded dental workforce could improve the oral health of U.S. children, according to a study published on March 20 in JAMA Health Forum.
April 3, 2023
Boy Dental Exam
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Orofacial Pain
Toothache leads to implant removal from man's skull
A toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring life-saving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.
Boy Procedure Suction
Orofacial Pain
Sweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' pain
Dr. Jason Luchtefeld
Orofacial Pain
Podcast: In today's dental landscape, what comes next for the AES?
A study that came out of Clemson University's partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina and an industry collaborator sharpens the focus on the knee or the jaw's temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Image and caption courtesy of Clemson University.
TMJ/TMD
Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
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3 ways that personality assessments can benefit your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In an era where keeping your team together is arguably more important than ever, understanding the wants, needs, and personalities of your team is critical to a practice's success.
April 20, 2024
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Why you might not fully understand your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing and tracking these five statistics in your practice is a proven way to truly understand not only how it is performing but how you can get it back on track, writes Roger P. Levin.
April 20, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation
By Ava Barros
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
April 19, 2024
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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
By Ava Barros
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
April 19, 2024
Pomegranate Juice
Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer
By Kevin Henry
As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.
April 18, 2024
Bill Brodie
Orthodontist arrested for assault
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.
April 18, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
By Ava Barros
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.
April 18, 2024
Woman Sleeping
Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
By Ava Barros
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
Boy Panoramic Xray
Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode that is the second in a six-part series focused on the hiring crisis in dentistry and what can be done about it, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices.
April 17, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities
By Melissa Busch
U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.
April 17, 2024
Legal Scales
2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college
By Melissa Busch
Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.
April 16, 2024
Lawsuit
Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.
April 16, 2024
Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network.
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