Kathy Kincade

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Dental Education

New dentists and the importance of advocacy

Dentists of all ages can benefit both personally and professionally by becoming actively involved in organized dentistry -- especially when they are first starting to establish a practice. Here two young dentists who are involved with organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels talk about how advocacy has enhanced their careers and their lives.

September 25, 2013

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HPV-related oral cancer rates up 60%; a better way to treat WSLs?

September 24, 2013

Wash. dentist seeks Medicaid patients; nanodiamonds make implants stronger

September 22, 2013

Dental Therapists

Dental board asks orthodontist about prophies; a new role for dental therapists?

September 17, 2013

U.S. lawmakers address oral health crisis; caries not linked to HSNCC

September 15, 2013

How to optimize EHR use chairside; CDC antismoking campaign a success

September 10, 2013

Patient Communication

Do EHRs impede or improve dentist-patient communication?

Electronic health record (EHR) proponents generally tout the many perceived advantages of EHRs over their paper-based compadres: less paper usage, more comprehensive records, enhanced exchange of patient data between practices, and the ability to improve patient-centered care. But do EHRs actually achieve these goals during a typical patient-provider encounter?

September 9, 2013

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Dental infection hospitalizations up 41%; senior citizens facing oral care crisis

September 8, 2013

Dental Heroes: Senior Mobile Dental

There is a looming oral health crisis among U.S. senior citizens, but the healthcare system is ill-prepared to deal with it, according to Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, the executive director of Senior Mobile Dental. Her Colorado nonprofit offers a model that other states can replicate to help ensure that underpriviledged elderly get the dental care they need.

September 5, 2013

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How the recession changed dentistry forever; alarming rise in dental infection hospitalizations

September 4, 2013

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This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

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.

Pomegranate Juice

What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth

Bill Brodie

Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer

Handcuffs Fingerprinting

Orthodontist arrested for assault

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This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

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

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

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

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?

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

Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you

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

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Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice

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

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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

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

Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next

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.

BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems

Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

April 16, 2024

Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states

By Melissa Busch

The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.

April 15, 2024

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