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ADA report: Bringing disease prevention into communities

The ADA has released a new report on oral health disparities in underserved populations, focusing on programs that target tooth decay and periodontal disease, the two most prevalent dental problems. The report is the first of two ADA white papers addressing the importance of disease prevention.

January 28, 2014

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New genetic screening technique finds 7 genes for HNC

Researchers using a new genetic screening technique have found seven new tumor-suppressor genes in head and neck cancer whose role in cancer was previously unknown, according to a new study in Science.

January 26, 2014

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Report: Hygienists increase access to care, especially for poor kids

Dental hygienists can play a critical role in improving access to high-quality services, especially for underserved populations and children, according to a new report by the National Governors Association. But restrictive state rules, particularly regarding supervision and Medicaid reimbursement, limit their ability to provide a range of services.

January 22, 2014

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Association of marijuana use with HNC differs by tumor site

Marijuana smokers have an elevated risk of a certain type of head and neck cancer (HNC) but a reduced risk of tongue cancer, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. But the authors noted that human papillomavirus infection could explain the increased risk among marijuana smokers.

January 21, 2014

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Dental insurance isn't enough for Americans to seek care

Providing people with dental insurance does not necessarily mean they will use it and seek dental care, according to a new study from the University of Maryland published in the American Journal of Public Health.

January 16, 2014

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January 15, 2014

LED Medical develops risk assessment test for oral cancer

LED Medical Diagnostics has signed an agreement with two Canadian research groups to create and market a progression risk assessment test for oral cancer. The test is based on a quantifiable genetic phenomenon known as "loss of heterozygosity."

January 15, 2014

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Basaloid SCC not an adverse factor for head/neck cancer

Compared with squamous cell carcinoma, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is not an independent adverse prognostic factor for head and neck cancer patients, according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.

January 6, 2014

2013 04 10 10 14 48 506 Cancer Cell 200

Practice Trends

NIH to fund research workforce diversity program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced new funding intended to encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to start and continue in biomedical science research careers, including dentistry and dental research.

January 1, 2014

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Dental Education

Comfort Dental to sue Colo. professors for slander

Dental chain Comfort Dental has notified the University of Colorado Denver that it intends to sue four dental school professors for allegedly making defamatory remarks about the chain's quality of care and business practices.

December 30, 2013

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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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Apical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problems

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How dental practices can say goodbye to Sucktember

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Dental duets: AI and my Dustin Hoffman moment with Dr. Marty Jablow

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Clinical tip: Chromic and PTFE suturing

This tip of the day video is on suturing with a chromic gut suture and a cytoplast polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture, courtesy of Dr. Doug Smail with CDOCS.

April 9, 2025

Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay

Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.

April 9, 2025

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EPA to take critical look at water fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 7 that it will swiftly review new scientific data on the potential health risk associated with adding fluoride to public drinking water.

April 8, 2025

Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.

April 8, 2025

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3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem

By Melissa Busch

Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.

April 8, 2025

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Top trends for DSOs heading into spring 2025

Three dental service organization (DSO) leaders share the challenges they're seeing and the solutions they're evaluating as they navigate a rapidly changing industry.

April 8, 2025

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The surprising way aligners may give oral health a boost

Orthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 8, 2025

Invisible Aligner Woman Chinnarach

Iowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient death

By Clark Kauffman

The Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.

April 7, 2025

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These anesthetics may be linked to serious adverse reactions

By Melissa Busch

Patients given ester-based local anesthetics may be at greater risk of having serious complications when they are administered numbing agents, according to a study.

April 7, 2025

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Patients OK paying the same for teledentistry as in-person

By Melissa Busch

Patients may not only be willing to attend an initial dental consultation or review via video, but they may also be willing to pay what they would if they attended in-person visits.

April 7, 2025

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Want to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.

This tool may improve dentists' posture, reducing ergonomic risks and potentially lowering the likelihood of occupational musculoskeletal disorders, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 7, 2025

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ADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.

April 7, 2025

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