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Dental Education

ADA Show Report: Reduce the 'broken windows' in your practice

SAN FRANCISCO - Nearly half of all Americans don't visit a dentist regularly. Why are they avoiding you? To find out, the American Dental Association recently surveyed some of those people. The top reasons they skip the dentist's chair: cost and a previous bad experience.

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Law change sought following dental patient death

The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.

Child Mouth Explorer

Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term

WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.

'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon

Vanatta Lyall 400

AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience

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Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi

Infection control is on the menu: What dental practices can learn from dirty restaurants

By Karen Daw, MBA

When it comes to infection control in the dental practice, it’s helpful to look at how other industries tackle cleanliness, writes Karen Daw, MBA.

June 18, 2025

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Dental assistant accused of diverting drugs reinstated

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant who had her credential suspended in 2024 has been reinstated.

June 17, 2025

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Dental prostheses may save your life

By Melissa Busch

There may be good news for patients who consistently wear dental prosthetics, according to a new study.

June 17, 2025

Dental Implant Older Man

Technology that’s powering growth and higher valuations for dental groups

Contending with staff shortages, increasing costs, and competition, practice owners are using technology as a differentiator for growth and valuation, writes Beth Gaddis.

June 17, 2025

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There may be a link between emerging teeth and bruxism

The number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism in young children.

June 17, 2025

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Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practice

By Melissa Busch

A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.

June 16, 2025

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Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.

By Melissa Busch

Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.

June 16, 2025

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Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia

Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.

June 16, 2025

A pregnant woman opens her mouth as a dentist uses instruments to check her teeth.

Do’s and don’ts for analyzing dental insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Thinking of dropping an insurance plan? Dr. Roger P. Levin offers expert tips so you make a sound decision that safeguards your financial stability and future growth.

June 16, 2025

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Infection control and the missing dental team member

If you worry whether important tasks will continue if key dental team members change, this video has some important insights.

June 16, 2025

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Dentist retires following patient death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.

June 13, 2025

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Here’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fear

Certain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.

June 13, 2025

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