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Dental Education
iPhone helps mobile dentist deliver care to elderly, disabled
When Brazilian dentist Bia Kunze realized that many of those in need of dental care in her community couldn't get to her office, she decided to close it and "go mobile" with the help of an iPhone, a database app, and other readily available technologies.
September 28, 2010
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Dental school accused of letting hygienists do too much
The Indiana University School of Dentistry has launched an internal review of its dental hygiene clinic after a visiting professor raised concerns about hygienists at the clinic allegedly diagnosing patients and doing treatment planning.
September 22, 2010
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Dental Education
Dental office romances: Worth the risk?
When a dentist becomes romantically involved with a staff member or patient, the potential for disaster looms large.
September 19, 2010
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Texas considers drastic cuts to kids' dental programs
Texas legislators are considering a range of cuts to children's dental programs as they grapple with a $9.9 billion budget deficit, and the Children's Health Insurance Program could be on the chopping block.
September 16, 2010
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Dental Education
1099 tax-reporting measure a go despite efforts to stop it
The U.S. Senate has defeated efforts to eliminate a controversial tax-reporting provision from the new healthcare reform law that will require small businesses to report purchases of more than $600 per year to the Internal Revenue Service.
September 15, 2010
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Oral Cancer
Actor's diagnosis puts spotlight on oral cancer
Michael Douglas' recent revelation that he has stage IV oropharyngeal cancer has highlighted the growing incidence of oral cancer, and experts say dentists can help stem the alarming increase in the disease.
September 8, 2010
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Pediatrics
Do resins and sealants expose kids to more BPA risks?
A new study in Pediatrics is stirring the bisphenol A (BPA) pot once again, most notably in the popular press. But the study authors conclude that pediatric patients' exposure to BPA from composite resins and sealants is short-lived and that school-based dental sealant programs should continue.
September 7, 2010
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Dental Education
'Going green' good for the pocketbook as well as the planet
Using eco-friendly, nondisposable dental products rather than those made from plastic can help you go "green" in more ways than one. In addition to saving natural resources, it can save money, too.
September 6, 2010
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Allergan to pay $600M for illegally marketing Botox
Pharmaceutical giant Allergan has been accused of aggressively marketing Botox to medical professionals to encourage off-label use, including cosmetic and therapeutic procedures offered by dentists.
September 2, 2010
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Dental Education
Private equity firms vie for 2 dental chains
Aspen Dental and Kool Smiles are each the target of takeover bids by private equity firms, according to a story in the New York Post.
August 26, 2010
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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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Ingested denture required 2 surgeries, months of recovery for man
By Melissa Busch
A man unknowingly swallowed his partial denture, causing an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea that required him to undergo two surgeries and eight months of recovery.
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Topical fluoride may reduce radiation caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Topical fluoride may effectively reduce radiation caries in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
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3 common hopes for dental hygienists in 2025
By Tracee Dahm
Sure, the holidays may not have arrived yet, but Tracee Dahm, RDH, is already excited about what could come for dental hygienists when the calendar turns to 2025.
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Gum disease may not be linked to implant failure
By Ava Barros
The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025
By Melissa Busch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.
November 11, 2024
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Reasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise you
By Ava Barros
More adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."
November 11, 2024
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Measuring the environmental cost of clean teeth
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers from McGill University in Montreal are measuring the carbon output of dentistry and devising ways to make dentistry greener.
November 11, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for new patient communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New patient phone calls are not solely a customer service call, they're a brand-building opportunity. Dr. Roger P. Levin says these are the do's and don'ts of handling that first patient phone call.
November 11, 2024
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Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
November 8, 2024
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The key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchen
By Melissa Busch
An antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.
November 8, 2024
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E-cigarettes may affect dental implant integration
By Ava Barros
E-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 8, 2024
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Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
By Melissa Busch
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
November 7, 2024
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