Kathy Kincade

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A duck with a machine gun?

In an invited talk at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology meeting next month, Axel Ruprecht, D.D.S., M.Sc.D., director of oral and maxillofacial radiology at the University of Iowa, will use wit and wisdom to illustrate the evolution of this specialty over the last 40 years.

September 28, 2009

Medicare dental subsidies threatened; teledentistry project takes off

September 27, 2009

Teledentistry project takes modern approach to old problem

A four-year pilot program in California is putting telehealth technologies in the hands of dental hygienists and assistants to improve access to care for children, the elderly, the disabled, and other underserved populations.

September 23, 2009

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Louisiana sets mobile dentistry rules; more peroxide doesn't mean whiter teeth

September 22, 2009

U.S. senator wants dentistry in Medicare; vibration speeds tooth movement

September 20, 2009

Vibration therapy speeds tooth movement

An orthodontic device in clinical testing at the University of Texas Health Science Center uses vibrational force to accelerate tooth movement and reduce treatment times, according to its developers.

September 20, 2009

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Jackson hails materials revolution; novel implant alloy debuts at AAP

September 15, 2009

More from the CDA meeting: sports dentists, cancer diagnostics, and new products

September 13, 2009

CDA talk on reducing legal exposure; finding the right curing light

September 9, 2009

The ABCs of informed consent

SAN FRANCISCO - The line between "maloccurrence" and "malpractice" is a thin one, often hinging on whether the standard of care was met and the patient was properly informed of treatment risks, benefits, complications, and alternatives.

September 9, 2009

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Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.

Curtain Reveal

Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product reveals

Celebrity Photographers Tom Merton Koto

Why women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science says

Just A Minute Doc 400

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-rays

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 10, 2025

Perio Probe Zlikovec

Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.

Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

April 10, 2025

Syringe Hand Diana Vyshniakova

Dentist reprimanded following patient death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Florida accused of failing to stop the implant replacement of a sedated patient who died days after the procedure has been reprimanded.

April 9, 2025

Discipline Employee

What gun violence may mean for your teeth

By Melissa Busch

Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.

April 9, 2025

Clinical tip: Chromic and PTFE suturing

This tip of the day video is on suturing with a chromic gut suture and a cytoplast polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture, courtesy of Dr. Doug Smail with CDOCS.

April 9, 2025

Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay

Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.

April 9, 2025

Bottle Feed Toddler Robert Kneschke

EPA to take critical look at water fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 7 that it will swiftly review new scientific data on the potential health risk associated with adding fluoride to public drinking water.

April 8, 2025

Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.

April 8, 2025

Lab Microscope Slide

3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem

By Melissa Busch

Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.

April 8, 2025

Older Man Eating Svetlana

Top trends for DSOs heading into spring 2025

Three dental service organization (DSO) leaders share the challenges they're seeing and the solutions they're evaluating as they navigate a rapidly changing industry.

April 8, 2025

Financials Calculator

The surprising way aligners may give oral health a boost

Orthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 8, 2025

Invisible Aligner Woman Chinnarach

Iowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient death

By Clark Kauffman

The Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.

April 7, 2025

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