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Antibiotics
Bacterium linked to periodontitis resistant to some antibiotic strains
Prescribing antibiotics with clindamycin strains without performing antibiotic susceptibility testing should be avoided for patients with periodontitis, according to research presented March 25 at the American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research annual meeting.
March 25, 2022
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Product Updates
MouthWatch teledentistry platform integrates with Dentrix
MouthWatch's TeleDent teledentistry platform will be integrated into Henry Schein's Dentrix G6 and G7 practice management software.
March 24, 2022
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Dental Education
Colgate-Palmolive announces research excellence awards
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive announced this year's recipients of the Colgate Awards for Research Excellence, with young researchers nabbing $30,000 per award.
March 24, 2022
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Legal Issues
Utah dentist found guilty in $1.8M tax evasion case
A Utah dentist was convicted of tax evasion and related offenses for trying to dodge paying about $1.8 million in back U.S. income taxes, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.
March 24, 2022
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CAD/CAM
Research at AADOCR touts urethane-based materials for printing
Novel urethane-based materials can provide resins suited to inkjet 3D printing while exceeding standards, according to research presented March 24 at the American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) annual meeting.
March 24, 2022
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Imaging Systems
Presentations show machine learning's potential to detect dental caries
Multiple presentations on machine learning and dental caries are being held at the hybrid American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research annual meeting.
March 24, 2022
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Infection Control
Rural parents don't know enough about HPV and cancer
Parents in rural communities may have knowledge gaps concerning the relationship between HPV and certain cancers and the protection the HPV vaccine offers, according to new research.
March 24, 2022
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Restorations
Consortium for dental, oral tissue regeneration created
A consortium has been created to accelerate tissue engineering and regenerative therapies for dental, oral, and craniofacial tissue and oral regeneration to human clinical trials.
March 24, 2022
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Dental Education
AADOCR announces 2022 award recipients
The American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced the recipients of multiple awards at its 51st annual meeting on March 23.
March 23, 2022
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Product Updates
Schein freshens up branding for Acclean line
The packaging for the dental preventive care line Acclean, which is distributed through Henry Schein, has been refreshed.
March 22, 2022
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Legal Issues
Suspected DUI crash leads to call not to eat toothpaste
A woman's bizarre toothpaste trick failed during a DUI stop.
A woman shopper reaches for a box of toothpaste in a store.
Hygiene Tools
More than 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would spend tax-free dollars on oral care
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Office Management
From Sunday night dread to freedom: How one dentist redesigned her dental practice
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Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the importance of a water control referee in your practice
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Legal Issues
Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
More in Home
Former dentist takes state licensing board to court over disciplinary action
By Clark Kauffman
A former Iowa dentist who was the subject of 30 past complaints and was accused of sexual impropriety with patients is appealing the revocation of his license.
October 7, 2024
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Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control
By Kevin Henry
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.
October 7, 2024
Kevin Henry and Chanda Chatham.
Do's and don'ts for team longevity
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The key to a healthy, thriving practice is a cohesive team who's not afraid to communicate openly to solve problems head-on. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the do's and don'ts of addressing staff frustrations.
October 7, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024
By Melissa Busch
For the second time in nearly six months, a 31-year-old man was arrested for reportedly operating an illegal dental practice.
October 4, 2024
Handcuffs
Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
By Melissa Busch
Musical performance, including playing keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
October 4, 2024
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Campaign focuses on generating more smiles from Black men
By Kevin Henry
A dating app is tackling an issue in the Black community as more than 70% of Black men reportedly don't smile in their dating profile photos.
October 4, 2024
A BLK ad encouraging Black men to smile more. Image courtesy of BLK.
Opinion: It's time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
By Dr. Mark Burhenne
With the recent ruling on fluoride, it's time for the dental community to embrace evidence-based practice and prioritize patients' whole-body health, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.
October 3, 2024
Dr. Mark Burhenne.
5 ways to invest in your hygiene team's future (without breaking the bank)
By Sheena Hinson, RDH
How can dental practices ensure their hygiene teams are equipped for the future? Sheena Hinson, RDH, lists five pragmatic ways to invest in your hygiene team's future without overextending the budget.
October 3, 2024
Sheena Hinson, RDH
How to talk to patients about dental hypersensitivity
By Ava Barros
Though patients may not discuss dental hypersensitivity because the condition may seem minor or unsolvable, clinicians should make time for these discussions, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
October 3, 2024
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Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans to sell to competitor
By Melissa Busch
Biolase and its subsidiaries voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to sell its assets for $14 million.
October 2, 2024
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Ex-dental student sentenced for hate crime shootings
By Melissa Busch
A former dental school student who pleaded guilty to attempting to shoot to death two Jewish men has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
October 2, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
How AI can impact the business side of the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, sponsored by Garfield Refining, Teresa Duncan sits down with Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping the administrative side of the dental practice.
October 2, 2024
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