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Oral Bacteria
Study: 3D-printed teeth can kill bacteria on contact
3D-printed teeth made with antimicrobial composite resins can kill caries-causing bacteria on contact, according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The antibacterial teeth killed almost all Streptococcus mutans while showing no signs of being harmful to human cells.
November 3, 2015
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Orthodontics
Texas officials giving up on most Medicaid fraud cases
Texas officials are giving up on recovering most of the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on questionable Medicaid dental and orthodontic procedures. After years of an ongoing scandal over fraudulent billing and courtroom losses, the commission that oversees Medicaid has offered settlements for a fraction of the claimed damages.
October 29, 2015
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Oral Cancer
ASTRO: HPV+ patients don't need high treatment doses
Less intense treatment of low-risk HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer can achieve good patient outcomes with less toxicity, according to a presentation at the recent American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 27, 2015
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Oral Cancer
ASTRO: New ultrasound gene therapy may treat xerostomia
Gene therapy using an innovative ultrasound procedure to transfer therapeutic DNA into cells is being developed to treat xerostomia, according to a presentation at the 2015 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference.
October 21, 2015
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Oral Cancer
Study: TORS produces good outcomes for HNC patients
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has produced favorable outcomes for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC), especially for patients with oropharyngeal cancer, according to a large, international, multicenter study.
October 18, 2015
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Regulatory Updates
FTC weighs in on dental boards after Supreme Court ruling
In response to February's U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the North Carolina dental board in the teeth-whitening case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued guidance on how state regulatory boards controlled by market participants can avoid antitrust litigation.
October 15, 2015
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Dental Specialties
Study shows oral sedation has prolonged effects in kids
Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study. The findings stress the importance of proper postoperative instructions to caregivers and careful vigilance of the child.
October 13, 2015
2013 10 25 14 09 16 897 Boy Dental Exam 200
Dental Practice
Report: Dental care unaffordable even for insured adults
Dental care is the most common healthcare need that many insured adults cannot afford, according to a new report from the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center. Some 20% of adults with full-year health insurance say they cannot pay for dental care.
October 8, 2015
2014 08 05 15 32 19 648 Fist Cash 200
Federally Qualified Health Center
Kaiser expert touts MLPs during ADA webinar
Midlevel providers (MLPs) can help dentists expand their Medicaid practices without shrinking their private-pay practices, the associate director of a Kaiser commission on Medicaid said during a recent ADA webinar focusing on a new Health Policy Institute report on dental care utilization.
September 30, 2015
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Periodontics
Is indirect imaging better for measuring bone levels?
When examining periodontal pocket depth, measurements can be affected by the examiner's skill and technique. However, an indirect radiographic method may be the best way to determine periodontal bone levels, according to a new study.
September 29, 2015
2015 08 20 09 57 13 450 Panoramic Dental Xray 200
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Couple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartment
A couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.
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Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
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Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
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With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
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Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
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