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NJ dental association sues to stop fee capping

Infuriated by insurers who cap fees for procedures they don't cover, dentists around the U.S. are asking state legislatures to outlaw the practice. Now the New Jersey Dental Association is taking a different approach: suing the insurance companies.

April 26, 2010

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Researchers try ethanol for bond strength

If you can preserve fruit in alcohol, why not your patients' teeth? For the past five years, researchers have been exploring the benefits of alcohol -- specifically ethanol -- when added to tooth preparations before the adhesive and found the technique improves bond strength. Now they wonder if it will work in your office as well.

April 22, 2010

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Genes may increase caries and perio disease risks

Caries seems to run in families, and some ethnic groups appear to suffer more from it than others. The same goes for periodontal disease. So along with questions about your patients' drug use and brushing habits, should you ask how many teeth their parents have?

April 20, 2010

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Women, journal readers practice less-invasive dentistry

Dentists who read peer-reviewed journals practice less-invasive dentistry than their peers, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting. Another study found that women dentists practice less invasively than their male counterparts.

April 15, 2010

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Is articaine better for infiltrations?

Ever since articaine came on the market, researchers have been testing it against other anesthetics and often finding it better. Now a new clinical trial has found lidocaine just as good -- except in one key measure.

April 11, 2010

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Researchers: Chlorhexidine improves bond strength

Want to make your restorations last longer? Some researchers are suggesting you add a dab of chlorhexidine to the preparation. They are so convinced it works they're already teaching it to their students as standard procedure. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with disinfection.

April 5, 2010

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IOM committee asked to back dental professionals

Leaders of four dental professional groups on March 31 asked an Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee to give their members a higher profile in government healthcare programs.

April 1, 2010

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March 29, 2010

How effective are self-adhesive composites?

For decades, dental adhesive companies have been squeezing more and more chemistry into fewer and fewer bottles. Now they're down to no bottles at all. That's right: You can apply etchant, primer, adhesive, and restoration all in one step. But does it work?

March 25, 2010

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Healthcare reform will reshape dentistry

The sweeping healthcare reform bill that the U.S. Congress sent to President Barack Obama for his signature March 21 could affect dentistry for years to come.

March 21, 2010

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New information revealed about hygienist found dead

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

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

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Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

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The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices

By Amanda Hill, RDH

If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.

January 16, 2025

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What to know about the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Dental Safety will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp in February in Atlanta.

January 16, 2025

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What dentists are really expecting in 2025

By Melissa Busch

More than half of dentists reported feeling confident in the economic conditions in the next six months, but they anticipate challenges.

January 15, 2025

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What global tooth loss may look like in 15 years

The worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 15, 2025

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Clinical tip: Addressing loose screws with CEREC

Dr. Meena Barsoum returns with another quick clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice.

January 15, 2025

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Dental management firm owner pleads guilty

By Melissa Busch

An owner of a dental management company accused of mischaracterizing personal expenses as business expenses from the practices he operated has pleaded guilty.

January 14, 2025

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Wearing dentures may slow cognitive decline

Denture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.

January 14, 2025

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Podcast: What to expect from the 2025 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

We spoke with Dr. Denise Hale, chair of the 2025 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, to discuss the planning and excitement surrounding the upcoming dental event and what attendees can expect.

January 14, 2025

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Assault charges dropped against dentist

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of stabbing a man during a poker game in February 2023 in Minnesota recently had the felony assault charges against him dismissed.

January 13, 2025

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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 1

By Estela Vargas

Estela Vargas, CRDH, provides three tips that can help every dental practice get off on the right foot in 2025 when it comes to their insurance billing and patient communication.

January 13, 2025

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This drug may treat postendodontic pain

This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

January 13, 2025

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Want to reduce dental anxiety? Try this.

This technology may help reduce dental anxiety in adults by lowering one's blood pressure, heart rate, and pain during treatments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 13, 2025

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