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Court: Ohio dentist's advertising lawsuit can proceed

An appellate court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by an Ohio dentist regarding advertising as a specialist can proceed. The suit focuses on an Ohio law that forbids dentists from advertising as specialists when they also perform general dentistry.

September 1, 2016

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Infection Control

NJ dentist linked to heart infections, 1 death

A New Jersey oral surgeon has been linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis, a heart infection, including one patient who subsequently died. While an investigation by state health officials found "breaches of infection prevention practices" at the office where patients had received IV sedation, the doctor was not suspended or penalized by the state dental board.

August 25, 2016

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Sports Dentistry

Dentist helps Olympic athletes go for gold

When a U.S. Olympic archer who uses his mouth to hold his bow back fractured one of his front teeth and needed care so he could compete in Rio, a volunteer dentist from the Academy for Sports Dentistry stepped in to help.

August 17, 2016

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Flossing: The holy grail of dentistry?

Following the recent heated controversy over the scientific merits of flossing, DrBicuspid.com queried its informed readers to get their input about the issue. "Plaque control is considered the holy grail in dentistry," noted a dental instructor, while a dentist said flossing could become a blame game between dentists and patients.

August 10, 2016

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JAMA editorial: San Francisco sugary drink decision a victory

San Francisco is the first U.S. city to require health warnings on ads for sodas and sugary drinks. The pioneering law is a victory over the beverage industry's efforts to manipulate science, according to the authors of an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

August 8, 2016

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DSO with a difference? Avitus hopes to change the mold

Is it possible to recreate the sometimes-maligned dental service organization (DSO) model and put the dentist and the patient first, not the organization? An industry veteran has launched a new DSO called Avitus Dental Management Solutions in hopes of changing the paradigm.

July 28, 2016

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Bill providing dental insurance for vets goes to Obama

A bill to provide dental insurance for U.S. military veterans has been sent to President Barack Obama for signing after being approved by Congress. It will allow veterans enrolled in a health insurance plan through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to buy dental insurance at reduced rates through MetLife or Delta Dental.

July 21, 2016

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Dental Practice

Report projects dental care costs to grow 60% by 2025

Dental care costs will soar 60% by 2025 in the U.S., according to a new report in Health Affairs. Dental experts say the cost of oral healthcare has risen sharply since 2000 and has increased at twice the rate of inflation for decades.

July 21, 2016

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Report questions treatment in Texas toddler's death

A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless steel crowns on such a young child.

July 19, 2016

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Across the border: Dental tourism grows, especially for pricey procedures

Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they've received good care and saved thousands on expensive dental treatment by traveling abroad, but the ADA warns it could end up costing patients more if problems arise later.

July 13, 2016

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Justice Scales Courtroom

Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination

A dental office manager has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit accusing her employer of falsely firing her.

Arthritis Hands Fizkes

This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis

Jail Hands

Dentist hauled off to jail for violating probation

Amalgam Filling

Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%

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Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry

While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

September 10, 2024

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.

September 9, 2024

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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.

September 9, 2024

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Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips

Six industry leaders at the Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference shared their top tips about scaling dental practices. Here's what they had to say.

September 9, 2024

Dr. Robin Reich.

Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.

September 9, 2024

Melissa K. Turner.

Do's and don'ts for practice changes

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.

September 9, 2024

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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters

By Dr. Chris Kammer

With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.

September 7, 2024

Dr. Chris Kammer

Spitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flow

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A recent study sheds light on a finding that, while not exactly new, has significant implications for one sex and is one that clinicians should be aware of.

September 7, 2024

Dry Mouth Cracked Toungue

Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing

Manual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.

September 7, 2024

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Do you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.

September 6, 2024

Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants

During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.

September 6, 2024

Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa

The possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AI

An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 5, 2024

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