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Cardiovascular
Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in older women
Some oral bacteria are linked to the development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women, according to research published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
March 3, 2022
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Opioids
NIDCR unveils FOA for dental role in preventing opioid drug misuse
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) recently unveiled a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will support interventions and programs to prevent, reduce, or manage opioid drug misuse.
March 3, 2022
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AI
Retrace appoints Worth as senior VP of payer sales
Retrace recently appointed Brian Worth as the company's senior vice president of payer sales to help the company's expansion of its artificial intelligence software into the dental and orthodontic ecosystem.
March 3, 2022
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Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week
Pacific Dental Services is joining the American Dental Assistants Association in celebrating the 45th annual Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 6-12.
March 3, 2022
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Practice Sales
Henry Schein supports inaugural Women in DSO event
Henry Schein is sponsoring the keynote address by Bonnie St. John, a best-selling author, former White House official, and paralympic ski medalist, at the inaugural Women in DSO event to be held March 9-11 in Las Vegas.
March 2, 2022
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Insurance
Dominion to offer DigiBite's teledentistry app
Dominion National will provide customers with access to teledentistry services through an application from DigiBite.
March 2, 2022
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Restorations
Voco launches retraction paste
Voco has launched a retraction paste with a custom tip and two-stage viscosity for impressions and temporary and permanent restorations.
March 1, 2022
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Home
Ultradent to donate sales to Ukrainian refugees
Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products is donating 10% of its U.S. sales on March 3 to USA for UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
March 1, 2022
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Dental Education
Benco, others create fund for underrepresented people
Dental distributor Benco Dental, the United Negro College Fund, and the Dental Trade Alliance have created an endowment to address the lack of underrepresented individuals in dental education.
March 1, 2022
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Dental Education
NIDCR grant aims to investigate no-show appointments
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a grant to Marquette University School of Dentistry and the University of Wisconsin-Madison worth potentially up to $4.2 million over seven years. The institutions will use the funds to investigate how to prevent no-show dental appointments in underserved populations.
March 1, 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.
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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
Is analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?
By Beth Gaddis
Analysis paralysis was a focus of conversation at the recent DentalForum conference, and here's what several leaders in the DSO space had to say on the subject.
September 19, 2024
Dentist Thinking
Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death
By Melissa Busch
After being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.
September 18, 2024
Toe Tag
What cancer patients need to know about dental implants
By Ava Barros
For patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.
September 18, 2024
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Dentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?
By Ava Barros
Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.
September 18, 2024
Dental Exam Man
Clinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC Primemill
By Kevin Henry
Our weekly collaboration with CDOCS is back, this time focusing on the CAD/CAM part of the dental practice.
September 18, 2024
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Dentist warns this could happen to you
By Melissa Busch
A dentist finds himself in a shocking situation, and he wants to warn others.
September 17, 2024
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Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.
September 17, 2024
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Acquiring a dental practice and some of the pitfalls regarding taxes
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, believes there should not be any surprises in the acquisition and how the final accounting appears when the new owner's taxes come due. Here's what you need to know.
September 17, 2024
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Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
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Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
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Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
By Melissa Busch
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
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New study shades intraoral scanners
By Ava Barros
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
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