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Oral cancer cases in men projected to increase in 2017

The number of new cases of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in men is expected to increase to more than 35,000 in the U.S. in 2017, according to a report on cancer mortality published by the American Cancer Society. The number of new cases of these cancers in women is expected to remain around 14,000.

January 8, 2017

IMRT confers survival benefit for head and neck cancer

Patients with head and neck cancer who received intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) had better survival rates than those who received conventional radiation treatment -- the first indication of a survival benefit for the more complex technique, according to a new study in Cancer.

January 21, 2014

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Dental Education

High tech, high touch, Part II

How should a typical dental practice set up its network? Dr. Larry Emmott, D.D.S., a PC guru and principal at the Aesthetic Dental Institute in Phoenix, shared his hard-won insights at the recent American Dental Association meeting in San Francisco.

November 25, 2007

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High tech, high touch, Part I

Computer technology can make dentistry more patient-friendly -- if its implemented wisely. Rather than view technology as a necessary evil, dentists should view it as an agent of change that can help them better connect with their patients.

November 18, 2007

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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery

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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health

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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term

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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies

Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter

By Dayna Johnson

Keeping your valuable team members and building strong teamwork is built on training, development, and collective incentives tied to practice goals rather than individual bonuses, writes Dayna Johnson.

September 11, 2025

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Biofeedback may help treat TMDs

Biofeedback may help effectively manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and improve patients’ well-being, reports a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.

September 11, 2025

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Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies joins the show to discuss how burnout is affecting practice transitions.

September 11, 2025

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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

By Melissa Busch

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

September 10, 2025

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Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

Gum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.

September 10, 2025

Clinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practice

Dr. Doug Smail shares another valuable clinical tip that can help you and your dental patients.

September 10, 2025

The dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practice

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Successful dental office managers prevent burnout through small gestures, open communication, cross training staff, and leveraging technology to streamline operations, writes Dr. Ryan Hungate.

September 10, 2025

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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear

Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.

September 9, 2025

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Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums

Poor sleep quality in adolescents may be linked to excessive internet use, and both may contribute to gum disease, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health.

September 9, 2025

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Shhhh! Patients can hear you

By Melissa Busch

Are you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.

September 9, 2025

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Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy

By Melissa Busch

Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.

September 8, 2025

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Mouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very well

Polymethyl methacrylate splints may reduce tooth wear from sleep-related bruxism, but it's not a perfect fix, a study in BMC Oral Health reports.

September 8, 2025

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