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Calif. dentist to pay $80K in attorney fees in Yelp case
A California dentist who filed a defamation case over negative reviews on Yelp.com must pay $80,000 in attorney fees to a young patient's parents, whom she sued, according to a court ruling issued May 12.
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DrBicuspid.com Practice Management Insider
May 16, 2011
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Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. Sol Silverman
Michael Douglas' battle with oropharyngeal cancer and the escalating incidence of HPV-related oral cancers have put the need for early diagnosis and treatment in the spotlight. We spoke with Sol Silverman, DDS, of the University of California, San Francisco dental school about his efforts to improve prevention and detection of oral cancer.
May 16, 2011
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May 11, 2011
Oral Cancer
Stress, depression may fuel head/neck tumor growth
Stress and depression are associated with tumor growth in head and neck cancer patients, and they may shorten the time that such patients are able to survive disease-free, according to research presented at the recent Society of Behavioral Medicine annual meeting.
May 8, 2011
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Mo. clinic provides free dental care for cancer patients
Many patients with head and neck cancer require extensive dental care before they can begin chemotherapy and radiation treatment, but they cannot always afford it. A cancer clinic in Missouri is helping to address the problem by offering free dental services to patients in need.
May 5, 2011
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Dental Education
Embezzlement: Part 2 -- How to detect and avoid it
At least 60% of dentists have been victims of embezzlement -- including Dr. Gordon Christensen -- and it is usually done by longtime, trusted employees. Here are some telltale warning signs and tips to help you avoid being victimized.
May 2, 2011
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Insurance
Embezzlement: Dentistry's dirty little secret
At least 60% of dentists have been victims of embezzlement -- including Dr. Gordon Christensen -- and it is usually done by longtime, trusted employees. In this two-part series, DrBicuspid looks at why they do it and how to avoid it.
April 28, 2011
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Dental Therapists
First group of Minn. dental therapists set to graduate
The first graduates of Minnesota's groundbreaking dental therapist program are set to receive their diplomas in June, and all say they will focus on treating the poor, children, and the elderly, citing the overwhelming need they have seen across the state.
April 14, 2011
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Regulatory Updates
Proposed Ala. bill would regulate nonprofit dental clinics
The controversy over Sarrell Dental -- the largest provider of Medicaid services in Alabama -- is heating up again with proposed legislation that would subject nonprofit clinics such as Sarrell to regulation by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners.
April 12, 2011
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A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.
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Tramadol: The stealthy tyrant lurking behind pain relief
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Despite its effectiveness in managing pain, Tramadol poses significant risks, especially in dental settings. Barbara Madej, RPh, tells you what you need to know.
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23-year-old dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 23-year-old woman from Canada died after experiencing a medical emergency during a dental procedure on November 27, triggering an investigation by the Manitoba Dental Association.
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Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss
By Ava Barros
Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Ill-fitting dentures may put your life at risk
By Melissa Busch
Dentures that fit well may be good for your health, according to a large study.
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SmileDirectClub to pay nearly $5M to 28K customers
By Melissa Busch
Nearly a year after SmileDirectClub abruptly closed its operations, ceasing any future sale of its products and ending its lifetime guarantee, the clear aligner company will shell out $4.8 million in refunds to customers.
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Dentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist had his dental license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient.
December 3, 2024
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Exclusive: Dr. Marko Vujicic talks dental trends, including staffing shortages, spending, more
By Kevin Henry
Recorded live at the recent Dental Trade Alliance meeting, Dr. Marko Vujicic shares insights on dental spending trends, the importance of monitoring graduate numbers in dental hygiene programs, plus more.
December 3, 2024
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Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 3, 2024
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Dentist cops to threatening election official
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, has pleaded guilty.
December 2, 2024
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Dentist sued for alleged 'aggressive' dental cleaning
By Melissa Busch
A patient has filed a lawsuit claiming that an "unusually aggressive" dental cleaning led to him spending two days in the hospital.
December 2, 2024
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Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
By Ava Barros
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.
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Let them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.
By Ava Barros
Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
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