Rebekah Moan

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The mounting evidence linking oral health to overall health
More and more evidence demonstrates that oral health is linked to overall health. People who neglect the mouth are at risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and even hair loss.
September 22, 2023
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Dentist who copped to hiding $5M from U.S. government gets prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly concealed $5 million from the IRS was sentenced.
June 23, 2025
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Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
June 23, 2025
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Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
By Dr. Lou Shuman
With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
June 23, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Exceptional customer service is a daily commitment to each patient. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the building blocks for creating a strong, patient-centered practice.
June 23, 2025
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Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
June 20, 2025
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
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'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon
By Ava Barros
West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.
June 20, 2025
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience
By Lyall Vanatta
By embracing artificial intelligence, dental providers can ensure they meet and exceed patient expectations, writes Lyall Vanatta.
June 20, 2025
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Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next.
June 20, 2025
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Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.
June 19, 2025
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Soon dental floss may measure stress
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.
June 19, 2025
This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.
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