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Antibiotics
Preop prophylactic antibiotics -- yes or no?
Despite a recent meta-analysis indicating that giving patients antibiotics prior to implant surgery can prevent implant failures, some experts still question whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary in every case.
September 2, 2010
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Orofacial Pain
Are laryngeal mask airways preferable to tracheal tubes?
Laryngeal mask airways lower laryngospasm more than threefold compared to endotracheal tubes used for general anesthesia, according to a systematic review in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 31, 2010
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Dental Education
Pediatrician referrals influence younger kids' dental visits
Parents of 2- to 5-year-olds are nearly three times more likely to take their child to the dentist if the child's physician recommends it than if no such recommendation is made, according to a study in Pediatrics.
August 23, 2010
2009 05 27 13 52 13 808 Girl Pain 70
Dental Education
Anesthesia training model aids dental students
Can a sophisticated plastic model of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity help dental students learn to give local anesthesia injections with less pain and greater success? A study by Dutch dentistry professors suggests it can.
August 18, 2010
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Periodontics
Moms with more kids have worse oral health
Women who have four or more children have more than three times as many untreated dental caries as women with fewer children, further evidence that childbearing is related to oral disease, according to a new study.
August 1, 2010
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Pediatrics
Canadian kids wait too long for dental treatment
In its latest report card, the Wait Time Alliance gave pediatric dental care in Canada a D, noting that nearly 10,000 Canadian children underwent dental treatment in 2009 and more than 4,000 of them had to wait over a year to get it.
July 14, 2010
2009 05 27 13 52 13 808 Girl Pain 70
Restorations
All-zirconia implants show promise
Two new studies on all-zirconia implants show these devices approaching -- but perhaps not yet attaining -- the durability of titanium.
July 11, 2010
2009 03 23 10 58 12 525 Implant 70
Oral Bacteria
Oral bacteria linked to hypertension risk
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such bacteria, according to a large international study.
June 22, 2010
2008 08 18 14 48 26 421 Bacteria 70
Dental Education
Study finds gaps in oral care of visually impaired patients
A small U.K. survey suggests visually impaired people experience barriers to accessing dental healthcare. More than half of the respondents thought not enough dental care information is available for those with visual impairment.
May 30, 2010
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Periodontics
Survey: Canadians' oral health much improved
Data from a newly released national survey indicate that far fewer Canadian adults and children suffer from dental caries today than in 1972. At the same time, however, cost remains a barrier for many in need of treatment for oral health problems.
May 18, 2010
2010 05 18 13 48 29 984 Canadian Flag 70
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
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Team Management
Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter
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TMJ/TMD
Biofeedback may help treat TMDs
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Podcasts
Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?
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Antibiotics
Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
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Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
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Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
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A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
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A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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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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