Caren M. Barnes

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To polish or not to polish?

A veteran hygienist describes a simple solution to the ages-old dilemma presented by selective polishing.

January 2, 2011

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What is microsonic scaling?

Don't be alarmed if you haven't heard of microsonic scaling or don't know what it is. Turns out it's something dental practitioners already use every day, according to Caren Barnes, a dental hygienist and professor of dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska.

December 21, 2010

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Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice

A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.

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Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?

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The truth about dental insurance

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Risk management in dentistry: Do you really understand it all?

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The hidden costs of the dental hiring crisis

Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice

By Melissa Busch

A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.

August 27, 2026

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Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?

By Khamzat Asabaev

Is your aligner software working for you, or are you working for it?

August 27, 2026

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The truth about dental insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental insurance once fueled practice growth, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Lower reimbursements and growing complexity are forcing tougher decisions.

August 27, 2026

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Risk management in dentistry: Do you really understand it all?

By Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA

Risk management goes beyond HIPAA. From emergency planning to fraud prevention, Tija Hunter explains how to build a compliance system.

August 27, 2026

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The hidden costs of the dental hiring crisis

By Dr. Vishal Sharma

Dr. Vishal Sharma delineates the hidden costs of dental staff turnover -- retraining and burnout -- and what practices can do.

August 27, 2026

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Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material

By Melissa Busch

A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.

August 26, 2026

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Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.

Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.

August 26, 2026

Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Vibe coding -- describing what you need in plain language -- could give small dental practices custom-built tools, says Ryan Hungate.

August 26, 2026

Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.

August 25, 2026

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AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills

By Karie Neeley Anderson

New AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.

August 25, 2026

2 oral surgeons give their perspectives on 'veneer regret'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Veneer regret is real. Two oral surgeons share why case selection, diagnosis, and permanence matter before patients say yes.

August 25, 2026

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New research links narrow jaws to nasal septum deviation, airway problems in kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Narrow jaws can cause nasal septum deviation and breathing problems in children, a new study asserts, and early orthodontic treatment matters.

August 25, 2026

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