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Oral Cancer
Fruits and vegetables can help prevent oral cancer
Oral healthcare professionals can play an important role in helping to prevent oral cancer by educating patients about proper nutrition, with a particular emphasis on eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
March 2, 2011
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Dental Education
Texas making dentists' disciplinary records more accessible
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is working to make dentists' disciplinary records more accessible, but critics say it's taken too long and the board isn't responsive to complaints about errant practitioners.
February 17, 2011
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Dental Education
Study finds wide geographic disparities in U.S. kids' oral health
The dental health of U.S. children will improve under the healthcare reform plan and through broader use of midlevel dental providers, but significant differences persist among states regarding insurance coverage, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report.
February 15, 2011
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ADAA pushes for comprehensive dental assistant training
A number of U.S. states require little to no training for dental assistants, but the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) says minimum competency standards are needed to protect the public and the dental team.
February 10, 2011
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Oral Cancer
Compartmental tongue surgery yields better outcomes
Tongue cancer patients who have compartmental tongue surgery live longer and have fewer recurrences of the disease compared with those who undergo conventional surgery, according to a retrospective study in Oral Oncology.
February 8, 2011
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Dental Education
Kan. dental group takes oral care concerns to state capitol
The Kansas Dental Association has introduced a legislative package aimed at expanding dental services, including increasing access for Medicaid recipients and providing community loans to attract dentists to rural and underserved areas.
February 2, 2011
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Should you 'friend' your patients?
The mushrooming popularity of social media such as Facebook makes it an effective marketing tool, but experts warn dentists that sharing too much personal information can affect doctor/patient relationships in negative ways.
January 30, 2011
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W.Va. health centers sue state over Medicaid payments
Eight federally qualified health centers in West Virginia have filed a lawsuit against the state's Medicaid program, claiming they have not been properly reimbursed for medical and dental services in more than a decade.
January 27, 2011
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Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
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Do's and don'ts for continuing education
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Continuing education enhances both clinical and business managerial skills for doctors and staff. Follow these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin to ensure a high return on investment.
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An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
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By Ava Barros
This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
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3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
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No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
By Melissa Busch
Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge.
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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.
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Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
By Melissa Busch
With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.
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Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.
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