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Imaging Systems
OU receives $33.6M grant to develop new imaging platform
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma (OU) have received a $33.6 million federal grant to develop a new imaging platform that could advance discoveries in medicine and dentistry.
September 11, 2023
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UofL researchers to study mouth microorganisms
University of Louisville (UofL) researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body.
September 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
ADA publishes new guidelines on pain management in children
Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended as first-line treatments.
August 31, 2023
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Pediatrics
NIDCR award supports training on child anxiety
A psychologist at the University of Arkansas has received a $450,000 federal grant to train dentists how to handle child anxiety.
August 28, 2023
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Can a simple saliva test ID CVD risk?
The early warning signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be gleaned from a simple saliva sample.
August 24, 2023
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AI
Survey: Dentists are embracing AI
About 35% of dentists have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) in their dental practice, according to a recent survey.
August 21, 2023
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Sleep Apnea
TENS treatment proves effective in treating OSA
A commonly used treatment for pain relief has been shown to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
August 17, 2023
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Periodontics
Metformin may help manage periodontitis
New research in mice has revealed a potential role for metformin in managing periodontitis, according to a study published in Genes & Diseases.
August 15, 2023
Gum Inflammation
AI
U.K. researchers to develop AI for detecting tooth decay
A group has received a nearly $2 million grant to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect tooth decay and gum disease.
August 10, 2023
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Researchers develop novel bone regeneration technique
Research in rats may reveal how proteins involved in bone repair can improve bone regeneration over large areas.
July 26, 2023
Bone regeneration was enhanced by administering mRNAs encoding Runx2 and VEGF into the bone defect of a rat mandible bone. Image courtesy of the Department of Research, Toyko Medical and Dental University.
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Centralized print management systems help dental practices streamline workflows, ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency, writes Mat Buttrey.
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Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.
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Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns
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Dental problems like cavities and gum disease may disrupt children's sleep and how long they rest, according to a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
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Setting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating care
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Excellence in your operatory is not about perfection. It’s about delivering consistent care your patients can count on, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
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Increasing case acceptance by 20%
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case presentation is an art and a science. Dr. Roger P. Levin teaches you how to compellingly present treatment to patients, which will have an immediate effect on your production and profitability.
August 28, 2025
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
By Kevin Henry
As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
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Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
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A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
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