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Oral Cancer
Saliva provides early warning signs of cancer
Looking inside someone's mouth may one day involve more than dental care. It could enable early diagnosis of various cancers, leading to more effective treatment outcomes and better survival rates.
May 28, 2008
Oral Cancer
AACR show report: Dentists balk at cancer screenings
Dentists don't want to spend time screening patients for oral cancer because they're not sure how to do it properly -- or how to make money from it, researchers said at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting here.
April 14, 2008
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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Why teamwork and documentation can make or break your dental insurance claims
By Ashley Bond
It's the little details that slowly chip away at collections, team morale, and confidence in your dental practice and keep you from being paid, writes Ashley Bond of Wisdom. Here's how to take control and get paid what you're owed.
August 20, 2025
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
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The dental industry's economic tightrope: What DrBicuspid readers told us in a survey
By Kevin Henry
Dentists share with DrBicuspid the squeeze they are feeling from the economy, rising costs, and staffing shortages and how it's impacting their practices and patient care.
August 19, 2025
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Hair-raising enamel repair treatment may shake up dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Scientists at King’s College London discovered a protein-based treatment that may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
August 19, 2025
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Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.
August 19, 2025
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
By Kevin Henry
Anne Genge, an expert in the field of privacy and security, addresses the implications of AI in dentistry, focusing on its applications, patient privacy, compliance, and the future of dental practices.
August 19, 2025
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Ex-NBA player convicted in $4M dental scam seeks Trump pardon
By Melissa Busch
A former NBA player convicted for his role in defrauding the NBA’s benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.
August 18, 2025
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