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JDE study authors clarify dental therapist analysis
Researchers from the University of Connecticut Health Center published three studies in last month's Journal of Dental Education (JDE) on the financial impact of dental therapists. Here they clarify some of the statements made in DrBicuspid.com's analysis of those studies.
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Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
By Ava Barros
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.
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2 sentenced for smuggled dental molds, diamond grill
By Melissa Busch
Two men were sentenced to prison for their roles in scheme to smuggle a bejeweled grill into a state prison.
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DSO M&A: Planning and timeliness for a dental practice sale
By Beth Gaddis
Plenty are eyeing the dental market to gauge when might be the best time to sell, since many strategic buyers postponed transactions in early 2024 because of high interest rates and the rising cost of capital, writes Beth Gaddis.
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Beth Gaddis.
5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics
By Michael Ventriello
By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.
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Hip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental care
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It may be advisable to delay invasive dental procedures in total hip arthroplasty patients, according to a new study.
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For the second time since the start of 2024, a woman was arrested for practicing without a dental license.
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By Ava Barros
Educating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
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By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentistry is facing severe staffing challenges, which is affecting practices nationwide. To keep your valued staff, follow these do's and don'ts, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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By Melissa Busch
A toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring lifesaving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.
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By Ava Barros
Applying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
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Podcast: In today's dental landscape, what comes next for the AES?
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Dr. Jason Luchtefeld discusses the American Equilibration Society (AES) and its focus on occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, and comprehensive oral care.
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Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.
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A study that came out of Clemson University's partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina and an industry collaborator sharpens the focus on the knee or the jaw's temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Image and caption courtesy of Clemson University.
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