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ADA's PAC helps dentists' political campaigns
The ADA's independent political action committee (PAC) is providing financial support to re-elect Idaho congressman and dentist Dr. Mike Simpson, one of two dentists the group helped get elected. The PAC also provided crucial monetary support for Arizona congressman Dr. Paul Gosar to fend off a tea party challenger.
February 20, 2014
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Dental Therapists
Pew report: Dental therapists increase profits, patients
Dental therapists increased profits, patient visits, and the number of new patients at two practices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, according to a new Pew report. The dentists who hired them praised their abilities, noting that the therapists allow them to do more complex procedures.
February 17, 2014
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Pathology
Study: Alarming increase in oropharyngeal cancer in young adults
The rate of oropharyngeal cancer has increased alarmingly among young adults, and the human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame, according to a new study in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery.
February 12, 2014
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Dental Education
Study: Dental care in school breaks down social inequalities
A new global survey highlights how dental care in the school environment is helping to ensure that children have a healthy life and helping to eliminate social inequalities in dental health -- even in developing countries.
February 11, 2014
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February 10, 2014
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Cancer stem cell types predict outcome of HPV-related HNC
The type of cancer stem cells, rather than the number, is a better predictor of the survival of patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancers (HNCs), according to a new study in Cancer. Previously, researchers thought patients with HPV-positive tumors had better outcomes because their tumors had fewer cancer stem cells than HPV-negative ones.
February 9, 2014
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Pediatrics
Report: Early childhood caries growing, could worsen under ACA
Early childhood caries is a growing epidemic that could actually worsen under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
February 5, 2014
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Dental Therapists
Maine moves closer to approving dental therapist bill
Maine may become the next state to approve midlevel dental providers after the state Senate approved a bill to license dental hygiene therapists who could perform routine oral health procedures after receiving additional training.
February 3, 2014
2013 05 08 09 57 34 145 Woman Dentist 200
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January 29, 2014
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SC considers resuming adult dental Medicaid coverage
South Carolina health officials and dental providers are hopeful that state lawmakers will reinstate dental Medicaid coverage for low-income adults, saying it will save emergency room costs and help people with painful oral infections who have nowhere else to turn.
January 29, 2014
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After 6 malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a 3rd time, once his license expires
A former West Des Moines, IA, dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board.
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
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Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities
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In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.
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Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective
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Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
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Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.
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Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
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Dentist reprimanded following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Florida accused of failing to stop the implant replacement of a sedated patient who died days after the procedure has been reprimanded.
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What gun violence may mean for your teeth
By Melissa Busch
Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.
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