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April 11, 2013
Oral Cancer
Dental groups dispute Consumer Reports cancer screening story
The ADA and the Oral Cancer Foundation are questioning a Consumer Reports story that concluded oral cancer screening is one of several medical tests that are overrecommended and unnecessary for all but high-risk patients.
April 4, 2013
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Insurance
DentaQuest working to fix reimbursement delays in Fla.
The Florida Dental Association is asking DentaQuest to expedite reimbursements for fluoride treatments that have not been paid because of company delays in updating its claims processing system to accommodate new ADA procedure codes.
April 1, 2013
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Infection Control
7,000 patients warned of possible hepatitis, HIV exposure
Thousands of Oklahoma dental patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV in a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice. State investigators found several infection control violations -- including rusty instruments and lax sterilization procedures.
March 28, 2013
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Dental Education
CDS Foundation clinic helps uninsured dental patients
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Foundation has opened a free dental clinic in Wheaton, IL, using volunteer dentists and hygienists to provide free basic dental care to uninsured patients who have lost dental insurance or can't afford the dental care they need.
March 26, 2013
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Dental Education
Ariz. bill would increase oversight of mobile dental services
Arizona lawmakers are considering new legislation that would require parents to give separate approval for prophys and irreversible procedures before mobile dental care providers can provide the treatment at the kids' schools.
March 24, 2013
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Oral Cancer
Noninvasive oral cancer test eases patient fears
A new, noninvasive cytology test for oral cancer is being offered for free to dentists. The test, aimed at "watch and wait" lesions, is cheaper than biopsies and less frightening for patients, according to the company that is commercializing it.
March 21, 2013
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Antibiotics
Study questions costs of routine dental antibiotic prophylaxis
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients who may be at risk of infection from invasive dental procedures costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $150 million annually, according to a new study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. But there is little scientific basis for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures, the authors contend.
March 17, 2013
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Oral Cancer
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Federally Qualified Health Center
Minn. Medicaid dental payments lower than most
Minnesota's Medicaid dental reimbursement rates are lower than they were in 2000, which makes the state one of the lowest for reimbursements in the U.S. The state needs to increase reimbursements to improve access to dental care, especially for special needs patients and other underserved populations, according to a new legislative auditor's report.
March 13, 2013
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Teen dies after becoming unresponsive at the dentist
A 17-year-old girl died at a hospital days after becoming unresponsive during a procedure at a dental practice in Illinois.
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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
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Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.
By Ava Barros
Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
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Advice for enduring the current retirement plan roller coaster ride
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What can dentists do to build up the asset value of their retirement plan when the stock market hits some slumps? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, shares his advice.
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ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures
By Ava Barros
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 14, 2025
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Dentist's license revoked for using pliers on patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.
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An unusual treatment may reduce chronic TMD pain
By Melissa Busch
A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study.
March 13, 2025
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What you need to know about the ADA's updated information on salivary testing
By Estela Vargas
Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that impact dental insurance reimbursement.
March 13, 2025
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Fake dentist arrested for leaving a patient without many teeth
By Melissa Busch
A man who was allegedly practicing without a dental license botched procedures for three women, including leaving one woman with a third of her teeth.
March 12, 2025
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Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend
By Ava Barros
Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.
March 12, 2025
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Clinical tip: Alignment of teeth and attachment loss
By Kevin Henry
This week's dental clinical tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Shalin Shah and focuses on the periodontal portion of dentistry.
March 12, 2025
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'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride alone
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.
March 11, 2025
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