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Calif. hygienists' association threatens to leave parent group

The largest state hygienists' group in the U.S. is threatening to leave the parent organization, the American Dental Hygienists' Association. The California Dental Hygienists' Association says a proposed charter agreement imposes significant new obligations but no new benefits.

May 19, 2016

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Regulatory Updates

FDA tightens rules for e-cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new rules that extend federal regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco, and pipe tobacco. It is also the first time federal law has prohibited retailers from selling e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, or cigars to people younger than 18 years old.

May 16, 2016

Nanomaterials: 'Super' composites for dental restorations?

Nanomaterials that kill bacteria and remineralize teeth can be used to make better dental composites, according to a new study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The unique properties of nanomaterials can be incorporated into primers, adhesives, and composites to make them bioactive.

May 11, 2016

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Infection Control

Hepatitis C kills more Americans than other infectious diseases

Hepatitis C kills more Americans than any other infectious disease, according to new data by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 20,000 hepatitis C-related deaths occurred in 2014, an all-time high.

May 5, 2016

Does hepatitis C raise the risk of head and neck cancers?

People with the hepatitis C virus are two to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancers, according to a new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The virus not only impacts the liver, but it is a systemic infection, the research showed.

May 2, 2016

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Study: Oral bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk

When certain bacteria are found in a patient's mouth, it may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented by U.S. researchers at the recent meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.

April 25, 2016

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Calif. approves bill on pediatric sedation oversight

California lawmakers have approved a bill to increase oversight of pediatric sedation during dental procedures after a 6-year-old boy died while under general anesthesia for an extraction in 2015.

April 20, 2016

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Study: Many hygiene patients have pretreatment anxiety

High levels of pretreatment anxiety were reported by a third of patients awaiting their regular dental hygiene appointments in a new study, published in BMC Oral Health. The authors stressed the need for early recognition of patients with high anxiety, as well as psychological and pain management strategies, to ensure a positive treatment experience for these patients.

April 13, 2016

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Ozone therapy kills bacteria, fights caries, helps healing

Ozone has been used in Europe for decades to help heal wounds and treat a variety of diseases. Now, more and more U.S. dentists and their staff are incorporating ozone therapy as a multifaceted tool to kill oral bacteria, help remineralize teeth, and aid healing after oral surgery.

April 12, 2016

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AAE 2016: Studies evaluate pain control for endo treatments

SAN FRANCISCO - Studies evaluating and comparing various options for pain control and management for endodontic patients were presented at the 2016 American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting. Topics included comparisons of liposomal bupivacaine with conventional bupivacaine and new formulations of ibuprofen.

April 11, 2016

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Dentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teeth

Dentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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The connection between screen time and early caries in kids

Pediatric Dentist Matea Michelangeli

Podcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistry

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Excellence in dental practice

$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.

$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on why dentists should test-drive AI for their dental practice

Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses why dentists should understand artificial intelligence's (AI) potential for their practice, even if they don't believe AI is the right fit for them.

July 16, 2025

Just A Minute Doc 400

Tooth removal without consent results in arrest

By Melissa Busch

A woman was arrested for practicing without a license after a person complained that she allegedly removed six teeth without consent.

July 15, 2025

Dental Forceps Tooth

Ditch meat for optimal oral health? Maybe

Eating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.

July 15, 2025

Vegetarian Diet Sonyakamoz

Dr. Roger Levin's practical advice for creating 5-star customer service in your practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discover practical strategies from Dr. Roger P. Levin on turning challenges into opportunities and empowering your dental team to elevate patient experience.

July 15, 2025

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With government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and prevention

Following the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.

July 14, 2025

Dentist Instruments Autoclave

Dentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia alone

By Melissa Busch

Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.

July 14, 2025

Dental Patient Anesthesia Luengo Ua

Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse

Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.

July 14, 2025

Mouthwash Mint Incy

Finding the right representation for your practice

Selling your life's work in today's market requires an adviser's expertise to help you expertly navigate the sales process, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners.

July 14, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for handling setbacks

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Setbacks are inevitable for practice owners, but as Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, great leaders follow key steps to overcome challenges and build lasting success.

July 14, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing

By Melissa Busch

U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 11, 2025

Dollars Dental Tools Adragan

Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents

Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 11, 2025

Mother Child Telehealth Jacob Lund

Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.

July 11, 2025

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