Kathy Kincade

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NC physicians boost Medicaid kids' oral care access

Ten years after launching a program that reimburses primary care physicians for delivering preventive oral health care to Medicaid children, North Carolina has seen a significant increase in the number of practitioners offering these services and the number of kids receiving them.

December 14, 2010

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WHO wants to phase down amalgam; essential oils challenge chlorhexidine

December 12, 2010

Dental Education

Most U.S. dental schools offer cone-beam CT training

Almost every dental school in the U.S. has a cone-beam CT system and has incorporated pre- and postdoctoral training on the equipment into their curriculums, according to research presented at the recent American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology meeting.

December 9, 2010

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More midlevel provider pros and cons; tobacco firm pays $5M in oral cancer suit

December 7, 2010

Who is liable for incidental findings in a CBCT scan?

Two presentations at the recent American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologists meeting highlighted the need for general dentists to ensure they have the proper training to interpret a cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan or have the scan read by a specialist.

December 7, 2010

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Oral cancer screenings questioned; dental students help the homeless

December 5, 2010

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December 2, 2010

New Hygiene Community debuts; is vitamin D good for perio health?

November 30, 2010

Does vitamin D enhance periodontal health?

Vitamin D can play a positive role in supporting and improving periodontal health in postmenopausal adults and pregnant women, according to two new studies in the Journal of Periodontology. But the study authors say more research is needed.

November 30, 2010

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CBCT vendors react to NYT article; Kan. groups split on DHATs

November 28, 2010

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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

Heart Damage

Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

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Clinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practice

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The dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practice

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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear

How one dentist saw assisted hygiene transform his business model

By Dr. Kartik Antani

Dr. Kartik Antani admits he was very reluctant to make any changes to his dental hygiene departments. However, here's why he believes assisted hygiene catapulted the group's growth and was well worth the risks.

January 30, 2025

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Patient death triggers sanctions against a 2nd Iowa dentist

By Clark Kauffman

A second Iowa dentist is facing licensing sanctions related to a dental procedure that resulted in the death of a patient.

January 30, 2025

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Restoring aesthetics and durability in a bruxism case

By Dr. Jae Seon Kim, MSD

Patients suffering from bruxism pose unique challenges to dentists, especially when creating beautiful, strong, lasting restorations. Dr. Jae Seon Kim shares a fascinating case of how he transformed one woman's smile.

January 30, 2025

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An easy way to extend teeth whitening

Over-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 30, 2025

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'Anesthetic Intelligence': Dentistry's most important 'AI'?

By Balanced Pharma

New local dental anesthetics can reduce pain, reduce waiting time, and offer increased reliability.

January 30, 2025

The Future of Dental Anesthetics

Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?

There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.

January 30, 2025

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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.

January 29, 2025

How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care

Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.

January 29, 2025

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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth

Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.

January 29, 2025

Why you should stop printing a Dentrix ledger for tax statement requests

Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.

January 29, 2025

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1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient

By Melissa Busch

A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.

January 28, 2025

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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health

There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.

January 28, 2025

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