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NY Times raises concerns over dental cone-beam CT

Dental cone-beam CT proponents are overhyping the technology and underplaying the radiation risks, according to an article in the November 22 New York Times. But imaging experts say the real issue is professional judgment.

November 22, 2010

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Dental Education

Software aims to automate CBCT interpretations

An interactive teaching tool being developed at the Creighton University School of Dentistry could improve nonradiologists' interpretation of cone-beam CT (CBCT) images, according to a presentation last week at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology annual meeting.

November 22, 2010

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Audit reveals MassHealth abuse; breast cancer, perio disease linked

November 21, 2010

Dental Education

New apps put craniofacial anatomy on the iPhone

When more than half of his sophomore class indicated they use an iPhone on a daily basis, a professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine developed two educational apps to make their radiology courses more engaging -- and fun.

November 18, 2010

Kellogg funds 5 new DHAT programs; Calif. judge rejects dental advertising law

November 16, 2010

FDA requires graphic tobacco warnings; what dental products contain BPA?

November 14, 2010

A new approach to analyzing oral bacteria

Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool?

November 10, 2010

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CBCT guidelines issued in U.S., U.K.; are bisphosphonates safe or not?

November 9, 2010

Dental Education

Medicaid and malocclusion: The economic realities

With access to care and healthcare reform such hot-button issues, a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlights another underserved population U.S. policymakers should consider: Medicaid patients with malocclusion.

November 7, 2010

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CareCredit named in Fla. lawsuit; what prompted propofol shortage?

November 7, 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

Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2

By Estela Vargas

In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.

January 28, 2025

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Dentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4M

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was awarded $1.4 million in damages after a court heard testimony that his car crash injuries could reduce his projected lifetime earnings by $6 million if he worked until age 65.

January 27, 2025

Gavel Money Lawsuit

1 in 10 overdoses on medication for dental pain

By Melissa Busch

About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.

January 27, 2025

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Why dentists don't participate in state health programs

Challenges, like funding constraints and limited input in policy changes, may prevent general dental practitioners from participating in publicly funded oral healthcare programs, reports a review published in Health Policy.

January 27, 2025

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CE shouldn't be boring: Why dental meetings need expert speakers who engage

Dental continuing education (CE) will only remain relevant if it provides something attendees can't get from an on-demand webinar or a YouTube video, writes Ryan Vet. He shares his thoughts with DrBicuspid readers on the current state of CE in dentistry.

January 27, 2025

Do's and don'ts for controlling practice overhead

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Most practices have an overhead percentage that's 4% to 6% too high. But following these do's and don'ts can immediately lower your costs and boost profitability.

January 27, 2025

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This toothpaste formula may reduce plaque, more

Toothpaste with antimicrobial peptides epsilon-poly-L-lysine and funme peptide may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 24, 2025

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Opinion: It's time to reevaluate the fluoride conversation

By Dr. Mark Burhenne

Dental patients who are informed about the risks of fluoride may look for alternative treatments, pushing cosmetic dentistry to evolve, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.

January 24, 2025

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Get the right advice before selling your dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Selling a dental practice is one of the biggest decisions of every dentist's career. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, advises dentists how they can ensure the sale reaps maximum benefits.

January 24, 2025

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Podcast: How to make your dental practice more senior-friendly

Dr. Michael Wiseman shared with DrBicuspid the importance of ensuring the safety and oral priorities of today's older dental patients and how dentists can prepare for an older patient demographic.

January 24, 2025

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New information revealed about hygienist found dead

By Melissa Busch

Police continue to investigate the death of a 47-year-old dental hygienist who was found decomposing in her home in New York.

January 23, 2025

Don't let missing tooth clauses sink your dental insurance claims

By Julia Nevodcikova

Julia Nevodcikova gives two real-world scenarios that show how fine-print clauses affecting insurance benefit determinations can keep revenue out of your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

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