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FDA amalgam deal hits a snag; patient swallows screwdriver

June 24, 2008

Plaintiff wants FDA amalgam settlement overturned

Just when it looked as though the FDA had calmed critics of mercury fillings, the hornet's nest has been stirred up again. Two weeks after the FDA negotiated a settlement in a lawsuit filed by anti-amalgam activists, one of them has moved to reopen the case.

June 23, 2008

Research questions need for total excavation of deep caries

For years some have questioned whether completely removing infected dentin from deep carious lesions is necessary or if partial removal will suffice. A new study is calling the practice into question once again, concluding that complete excavation of deep caries is not always required.

June 17, 2008

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Science challenges 'drill and fill'; E4D takes on Cerec

June 17, 2008

Beyond x-rays: Part I -- Do optical caries detection systems really work?

X-rays and visual exams have long been the dentists' diagnostic methods of choice. But x-rays routinely miss 70% to 80% of occlusal caries. A number of products now offer dentists additional information about a tooth at the microscopic level. However, the jury is still out on how useful they are beyond serving as an adjunct to x-rays and visual exams.

June 15, 2008

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Will the FDA ban amalgam? Tooth whitening risky at the mall

June 10, 2008

Better oral health can help prevent and control diabetes

The American Diabetes Association feels so strongly about the link between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes that the group invited dentists to share their thoughts on this growing problem during a special symposium at the 68th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association this week.

June 8, 2008

Regulatory Updates

FDA revises its position on dental amalgams

The FDA has settled a lawsuit that sought to have mercury fillings banned from the U.S. market. While not agreeing to a ban, the agency has agreed to add warnings regarding the use of amalgams in some patient groups, and to complete a review that could lead to more stringent regulation of the substance.

June 4, 2008

Dental problems stymie soldiers; stem cells stir debate

June 3, 2008

Dental stem cells offer hope -- for the future

Medical research has repeatedly shown the potential for stem cells to enhance the treatment of a range of illnesses, but the bulk of the research has involved stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cord blood. The use of stem cells from dental pulp shows great potential, and may offer a less invasive and less expensive approach to extracting stem cells.

June 3, 2008

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

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

Oral Care Products

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

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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